Diploma of Psychological Studies
Charles Sturt University
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Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
The Diploma of Psychological Studies at Charles Sturt University is ideal for you if you want to study the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology), but need a stepping stone to get where you want to go.
You can transfer into the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) once you have successfully completed just two first-year subjects in the diploma. Because the Diploma of Psychological Studies features subjects from the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology), you'll be perfectly prepared to move into the bachelor's. And when you do transfer, you'll be awarded credit for the subjects you've completed. This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.
This course is available to study online part-time, meaning everything you need is available at the click of a mouse. You can study at your own pace, and when it's most convenient for you to fit around your life.Areas of study
Psychology.
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Psychological Practice is the convenient pathway to the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology). These two steps on your journey will give you the skills and knowledge to contribute to health services, shape policy, contribute to human resource management - or go on to further study towards provisional registration as a psychologist.
Fees and charges
The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Visit the Charles Sturt University website for current fee information.
Essential requirements for admission
Applicants must:
- be aged 18 or above in the commencing year of the study; and
- have completed Year 10, and have work experience that demonstrates the development of literacy, numeracy and entry level professional skills; or
- have minimum ATAR required; or
- have completed some tertiary study (e.g., a certificate III)
This course provides a pathway to the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) for applicants who do not meet initial entry requirements for that course.
Admission criteria
Minimum ATAR: 50.00.
Refer to the Charles Sturt University general admission criteria.
Further information
View all details of this course on the Charles Sturt University website.
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The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.
Contact us
For more information about any of Charles Sturt University's courses, call Charles Sturt University on 1800 275 278 or search the Charles Sturt University website.
Study Link
Study Link is Charles Sturt University’s Preparation for University Study program, offering a suite of over 20 short, self-paced subjects that have been designed to help build academic skills, fill knowledge gaps and give you practical experience and confidence in studying online. Study Link subjects help your transition to university study, with dedicated subject coordinators available to help you along the way.
Study Link subjects are non-credit bearing and free for most Australian residents. For more information, visit Study Link on the Charles Sturt University website.