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Postgraduate Diploma of PsychologyCourse CoordinatorMr. Gordon Walker IntroductionThis course is offered by the Department of Psychology in both on-campus and off-campus learning modes. The course is also offered in the off-campus mode in Singapore. The course provides advanced study of the discipline, advanced research training and an introduction to psychological practice through studies in counselling, psychological assessment, ethical and professional issues and a placement in a psychological practice. The content of the course is designed both for persons wishing to undertake supervised psychological practice upon completion of the course and for persons wishing to pursue more advanced postgraduate training at masters or doctoral level. DurationThe course normally requires one year of full-time study in the on-campus mode or two years of part-time study in both on-campus and off-campus learning modes. Study of single componentsA number of places in some components of the Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology is available for applicants who have already completed an APS-accredited fourth-year degree in psychology, or who are currently registered psychologists. This option is not intended as an alternative form of entry to fourth year. The research component is only available to those students undertaking the complete course. Professional recognitionThe course has been approved as a fourth year of study in psychology by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. Entry requirementsAdmission to the course is open to applicants who possess a bachelor’s degree and a major in psychology from any course accredited by the Australian Psychological Society with at least a credit average in third-level psychology. Attendance and enrolment requirementsOff-campus students are required to attend four five-day workshop programs during the course. The programs are devoted to key aspects of course content and experiential components of the curriculum. Attendance is compulsory. Students studying through Singapore are required to join the National University of Singapore (NUS) library as external members. Course structureThe course comprises six components. The sequence in which components
are undertaken may be varied (within timetabling constraints) according to
the experience, interests and career plans and enrolment status of
individual students, in consultation with the postgraduate diploma
coordinator. It is not advisable for a student to attempt the research
project before undertaking the research and design component.
Students are required to take one topic (6 points) from Elective A
studies, which are as follows:
Students are required to take one topic (6 points) from Elective B
studies, which are as follows:
Note: Not all electives will be offered each year. AssessmentAssessment involves both assignments and examinations. Assignments cover a variety of formats including essays, reports, presentations, counselling tapes, assessment reports, research proposals, and reviews of methodology of published articles. A major course requirement is the compilation of a report of an individual research project (PSY4511). Advanced standing for previous studyThere are no credits/exemptions for this course. Course FeesAustralian based students:Australian citizens and permanent residents: All other places for Australian citizens and permanent residents will be on a 'Domestic Full-Fee' paying basis only. FEE-HELP is an interest free loans facility for eligible students who are enrolled in fee-paying, non-research courses. Students wishing to find out more about FEE-HELP should telephone 1800 020 108 or visit the government's website. Important information (including current fees) for 'CSP' and 'Domestic Full-Fee' places can be found at http://www.monash.edu.au/fees/course-fees/ International students Important information (including current fees) for 'International Full-Fee' places can be found at http://www.monash.edu.au/fees/course-fees/ Singapore Students:Students wishing to study this course in Singapore should consult the brochure Psychology programs for residents of Singapore obtainable from the Department of Psychology on telephone (+61 3) 9902 6415. They should contact TMC Centre for Advanced Education, (masterenquiry@tmc.edu.sg) for admission and enrolment procedures, course requirements and fees. ApplicationsAustralian based studentsApplications for the course may only be submitted via the web based application form available from http://www.med.monash.edu.au/spppm/4thyear/ . The web-based application form opens in September of each year and must be lodged by 31 October, for entry into the course in the following year. NOTE: International students MUST also apply through the Monash International Office. Students should visit the Monash International web site for important information: http://www.monash.edu.au/intoff/ Note: There is only one intake of students each year. For Australian based applicants (both on-campus and off-campus), this intake is at the beginning of the year. Singapore StudentsStudents wishing to study this course in Singapore should consult the brochure Psychology programs for residents of Singapore obtainable from the Department of Psychology on telephone (+61 3) 9902 6415. They should contact TMC Centre for Advanced Education, (masterenquiry@tmc.edu.sg) for admission and enrolment procedures, course requirements and fees. Note: There is only one intake of students each year. For Singapore based applicants, this intake is at mid-year. EnquiriesTelephone: +61 3 990 31173 |