Program Overview

Graduate Certificate of Psychology Online

Program Highlights

• Diversify your knowledge and familiarise yourself with current theories of psychology.
• Differentiate your CV as a professional with an understanding of contemporary psychology.
• Fast-track your career with 100% online study.
• Be supported by a dedicated Student Success Advisor.
• Begin the pathway towards further study and becoming a registered psychologist.

Duration

• 8 months
• Study one subject at a time, across a seven-week study period, instead of multiple subjects over a semester.
• Part-time: You can expect to spend about 20 hours per week on postgraduate study. You do not have to be online at specific times and can study when it suits you.

Fees

• $3,572 per subject
• $14,288 for all 4 subjects
• FEE-HELP is available: FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying students with the cost of a university course. This Government loan scheme helps to pay for all or part of their tuition.

Study Periods

• Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sept, Oct (6 chances in a year to start the course)
• You will study one unit at a time over seven-week study periods. This means you can begin your degree at the start of any study period, or skip a study period if you need to.

Subjects

• 4 (One subject per each 7-week study period)
• The following subjects are available:
  • Social Psychology
  • Individual Differences in Personality
  • The Psychology of Health, Wellbeing and Resilience
  • Human Development Across the Lifespan
  • Psychological Disorders and Interventions
  • Learning, Memory Cognition and Language
  • Neuroscience and the Biological Bases of Behaviour
  • Environmental Psychology and Sustainable Futures
  • Principles of Counselling
  • Research and Statistics for Psychology

Course Information

• Entry requirements:
  • Completed a minimum of an AQF Level 7 bachelor's degree qualification in any field other than Psychology at this or another University.
  • Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1– Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy.
• Learning outcomes:
  • Applying your knowledge and skills in major theoretical perspectives, philosophical and historical developments in core areas of psychology.
  • Being able to design, evaluate and disseminate information that promotes mental health.
  • Applying psychological concepts in culturally diverse and geographically dispersed contexts.
• Career outcomes:
  • A Graduate Certificate of Psychology can give you transferable skills and help you stand out to potential employers in a range of industries including:
    • Business
    • Community services
    • Education
    • Health services
    • Protective services
  • You may also choose to continue your studies and gain a Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Bridging) that can be a pathway to becoming a registered psychologist.
• Inherent requirements:
  • Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course.

Meet our Psychology Academics

• Dr Klaire Somoray
• Ms Madelyn Pardon
• Dr. Kerry McBain
• Dr. Brian Law
• Dr. Jessica Oliva

Nested Qualifications: Early Entry Exit Options

• Our Graduate Certificate of Psychology is a nested qualification within our Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Bridging).
• After completing your graduate certificate, you may decide to study an additional six subjects to gain your graduate diploma. This can be the first step on the pathway towards becoming a registered psychologist.

Your Personalised Enrolment Advisor

• The role of an Enrolment Advisor is to ensure that you have all the resources and academic support needed to be successful in your studies.
• Enrolments Advisors are here to help you with:
  • Determining your eligibility for the course.
  • Understanding the structure of your course and what you can expect to learn.
  • Time management strategies for success.
  • How to apply for financial assistance and FEE-HELP.
  • Any questions you have about your application.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I enrol for more than two subjects to fast track my course?
• What can you do with a psychology degree?
• How long does it take to become a psychologist?
• Can I become a psychiatrist after a psychology degree?
• Can I become a counsellor with a psychology degree?
• How much does it cost to complete the Graduate Certificate of Psychology?
• What is FEE-HELP?