Graduate Diploma in Psychological Practice (GDipPsyPrac)
Information valid for students commencing 2018
Duration
2 years part-time (2 units per semester)
Commencing 2018
Semester 1 (19 Feb, 2018)
Semester 2 (23 Jul, 2018)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
16
Program code
5675
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
An approved masters or higher degree in psychology or equivalent and hold current registration as a general psychologist with an area of practice endorsement.
Additional application information
Applicants must submit a statement outlining which area they wish to train in and why, CV, academic transcript(s), and nominate two referees*. Applicants are required to undertake an interview. Offers will be made on the basis of academic achievement, referee reports and interview. There are limited places available for this program.
*Referees should include someone who can provide comment on your current practice, e.g. a supervisor and colleague. Referees cannot be provided by a near relative or close associate. Examples of near relatives are partner, child, sibling and parents. Examples of close associates are close friends, neighbours and children of colleagues.
All applicants are required to have full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and if successful in gaining a place in the program, psychologist registration must be maintained for the duration of the program.
For applicants who need to provide evidence of English proficiency, please note that this program requires a higher level of English language proficiency than the UQ minimum.
Note: The Clinical Neuropsychology field of study is only available to commence in Semester 1.
AQF level
AQF level 8
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 1 - September 30 of the previous year.
Enquiries for Australian students
School of Psychology
Email: pgenq@psy.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 4919
Duration
This program is not available to international students
Commencing 2018
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
16
Program code
5675
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
An approved masters or higher degree in psychology or equivalent and hold current registration as a general psychologist with an area of practice endorsement.
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
AQF level
AQF level 8
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Graduate Diploma in Psychological Practice?
If you have an approved psychology postgraduate degree and current registration with endorsement in a specialist area of psychological practice and want to undertake studies in another area of specialisation, the Graduate Diploma in Psychological Practice is for you.
The Graduate Diploma in Psychological Practice has conditional accreditation with APAC, please contact the School of Psychology (pgenq@psy.uq.edu.au) for further information.
What you can study
This program provides you with the opportunity to select from six fields to undertake postgraduate coursework and placements within this specialist area to meet academic requirements for seeking endorsement in a second area of psychological practice with the Psychology Board of Australia.
Note: The Clinical Neuropsychology field of study is only available to commence in Semester 1.
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Diploma in Psychological Practice.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Graduate Diploma in Psychological Practice
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
An approved masters or higher degree in psychology or equivalent and hold current registration as a general psychologist with an area of practice endorsement.
Additional application information
Applicants must submit a statement outlining which area they wish to train in and why, CV, academic transcript(s), and nominate two referees*. Applicants are required to undertake an interview. Offers will be made on the basis of academic achievement, referee reports and interview. There are limited places available for this program.
*Referees should include someone who can provide comment on your current practice, e.g. a supervisor and colleague. Referees cannot be provided by a near relative or close associate. Examples of near relatives are partner, child, sibling and parents. Examples of close associates are close friends, neighbours and children of colleagues.
All applicants are required to have full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and if successful in gaining a place in the program, psychologist registration must be maintained for the duration of the program.
For applicants who need to provide evidence of English proficiency, please note that this program requires a higher level of English language proficiency than the UQ minimum.
Note: The Clinical Neuropsychology field of study is only available to commence in Semester 1.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
An approved masters or higher degree in psychology or equivalent and hold current registration as a general psychologist with an area of practice endorsement.
Visa requirements
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the .
Click here for application procedures for International students.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Additional costs
- Psychology Board of Australia Registration (approx total for 2 years $1000)
What you can do with a Graduate Diploma in Psychological Practice
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Australian Psychological Society
- APS College of Clinical Psychologists
- APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists
- APS College of Counselling Psychologists
- APS College of Health Psychologists
- APS College of Organisational Psychologists
- APS College of Sport and Exercise Psychologists
Program rules for the Graduate Diploma in Psychological Practice
To complete the Graduate Diploma in Psychological Practice
To fulfil the requirements of the Graduate Diploma in Psychological Practice, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
For more information on program requirements, please contact the Faculty.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
