Course details

Summary

This diploma is a professional qualification in Clinical Psychology. It is made up of a strong practical component, which facilitates a greater understanding of real people and their experiences.

A career as a clinical psychologist is a valuable profession; where people express their deepest feelings and entrust you to guide them to a positive transformation. Through helping individuals, this ultimately can help to shape a better society as a whole.

Qualification structure and duration

The Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology consists of two years of coursework and at least one year of practical work experience. Usually the PGDipClinPsyc is completed in three years including a full-year internship (or part-time equivalent).

Career opportunities

Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.

Entry criteria

Candidates are required to have a minimum of an honours bachelor's degree in Psychology (Bachelor of Arts with Honours or Bachelor of Science with Honours) or Part I of a master's degree in Psychology (Master of Arts or Master of Science) from a New Zealand university, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University and approved by the Head of Department.

Other English language requirements: TOEFL PBT with a minimum score of 575 and TWE with a minimum score of 4.5; CCEL EAP Level 2 with a minimum B+ grade; CAE or CPE score of 176 with a minimum of 169 in reading, writing, listening and speaking; Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE with an overall score of 64 and no PTE communicative skills score below 58.