Graduate Certificate of Psychology

This course is designed to provide an entry pathway into the Graduate Diploma of Psychology. The program provides foundational knowledge and skills in Psychology, for individuals who wish to explore the field of psychology (e.g. organisational or educational psychology), and builds a strong foundation in psychological theory and research.

Be ready to dive into robust units that teach you research methods, statistics, and introductory psychology concepts which will be the basis for further study. However, students who exit with the Graduate Certificate will be able to use these concepts in any profession working with people.

For those who exit with a Graduate Certificate and choose not to proceed with further study, you will have gained the skills and knowledge that can be applied to a number of human-centred professions including: Education, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Human Services, Consulting, People Management and such.

The units within the Graduate Certificate are accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and the certificate could lead into an APAC accredited course or degree.

What will you learn?

• Analysis: Use your learnt knowledge to analyze and solve complex problems.
• Communication: Develop effective communication skills to convey clear and constructive information to staff members and executives (both oral and written communication).
• Ethical Decision-Making: Apply knowledge, show ethical judgment and strong decision-making skills.
• Social Psychology: Explain how individuals interact with society through group dynamics, cultural influences, and applied issues.
• Personality: Learn about the major approaches psychologists use to understand personality and how these differences drive behaviour.
• Development: Understand the processes involved in psychological growth and how people change with age.

English language tests

International students are required to demonstrate their English proficiency before enrolling into a Swinburne Online degree by undertaking one of the following English language tests; The International English Language Test Score (IELTS) or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score.