Course overview
The Diploma of Psychology is a pathway program that leads to second year entry of the Bachelor of Psychological Science - students will complete an additional two years in the bachelor degree after finishing the diploma.
In the pathway diploma you will focus on clinical neuroscience, learn about the psychology of culture and global citizenship, human relationships.
Upon successful completion of the Diploma of Psychology, you will progress into second year at La Trobe University, where you will focus on psychology subjects and choose electives from dozens of areas outside psychology including legal studies, criminology, business, management, marketing, sociology, sciences, genetics, language, drama, media studies, and more.
Entry into second year is based on a weighted average mark for the diploma:
https://www.latrobecollegeaustralia.edu.au/current-students/resources/transferring-university
Course record
Majors
Behavioural Sciences, Psychology.
Career Opportunities
Students who complete the Diploma of Psychology will progress into Bachelor of Psychological Sciences.
To become a psychologist you'll need to complete further training (fourth year study and a postgraduate degree or work-based internship).
Entry requirements
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Student profile
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Campuses & intake dates
- Melbourne (Bundoora)VIC

