Graduate Diploma in Psychology
Postgraduate
Graduate Diploma in Psychology
Learn foundational psychological theories and diverse perspectives from registered psychologists, academics, and thought leaders.
Please use plan code GD214O in the application system for this program.
Program Overview Why studyAccording to the Australian Psychological Society, psychology is a science and profession dedicated to understanding how people think, behave, feel, and learn. Psychology is a rapidly growing profession, ideal for those looking to make an impact-driven career with highly transferable skills.
Our Graduate Diploma in Psychology will give you a comprehensive APAC accredited* introduction to the theories and practices of psychology. You’ll explore a variety of psychological perspectives including developmental, biological, cognitive, and social psychology, alongside counselling and research skills. You’ll gain perspectives from practising psychologists, academics, and industry thought leaders. Importantly, you’ll have the flexibility to customise your study with a choice of two contemporary electives in health and wellbeing, motivation and work, or applied virtual care.
As part of this program, potential employment pathways you may be able to work in include social research, mental health, organisational behaviour, human resources, welfare resources, market research, and communications. Furthermore, students with an average grade of 75% are eligible for entrance into RMIT's on-campus Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) (Honours).
*This program has been accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Visit the APAC website for more information on what this means for graduates of the program. Program outcomes- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the broad foundational theory in psychology and an ability to apply that knowledge in various real-world settings using a scientific approach.
- Communicate interpersonally in an effective, culturally appropriate and sensitive way through a broad range of mediums (written, electronic, graphic, oral) with individuals of diverse backgrounds and values.
- Critique theory and apply evidence-based knowledge to conceptualise and solve problems in a variety of contexts, independently and collaboratively.
- Reflexively implement the values and ethics of psychology through scientific enquiry that is tolerant and respectful of individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds and values.
- Generate and evaluate complex solutions in the autonomous pursuit of scholarly inquiry in psychology.
Dr Russell Conduit is a psychology program manager at RMIT University. He is an active researcher in psychology, with publications and grant funding in sleep disorders and the impact of sleep deprivation on cognitive functioning. Russell has over 20 years of psychology teaching and course management experience in the university sector. He is also active in developing new approaches to teaching delivery and improving student learning experiences.
Jane is an industry thought leader on this program, contributing her perspectives via video within courses. Jane has over two decades of experience in mental health and suicide prevention and has a strong passion for digital health solutions and the profit for purpose sector. Jane is a respected industry and government advisor. Her passion topics include workplace wellbeing and mental health, youth mental health, living with disability, digital health solutions, suicide prevention and digital resilience, women in leadership and vision, values and workplace culture.
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- The session looks at the pituitary gland and associated disorders. Prolactinomas and associated symptoms are covered, along with the pathophysiology of pituitary insufficiency and its investigation and management. This session was reviewed by Khyati Bakha
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- This session gives an overview of the secondary causes of hypertension. It discusses some of the causes in more detail and gives recommendations on when to refer patients with hypertension to secondary care. This session was reviewed by Khyati Bakhai and
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- This session emphasises the importance of safe prescribing of steroids and demonstrates how this can be done in practice. This session was reviewed by Khyati Bakhai and last updated in March 2020.
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- Posted Date: 2024-09-30
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- This session looks at the common presentations of calcium and bone metabolic disorders and outlines a rational approach to their investigation. This session was reviewed by Khyati Bakhai and last updated in February 2020.