Graduate Diploma in Applied Psychology (GradDipAppPsych)
Psychology
A course by
University of Auckland
Gain an introduction to the principles, concepts, and skills in applied psychology, preparing for postgraduate study or practical workplace application, with an emphasis on the New Zealand context.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
University of Auckland Online, Auckland
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Understand core psychological concepts
Develop knowledge of brain and behaviour, cognitive and sensory psychology, learning, communication, and social, cultural, and organisational psychology.
Apply psychological principles
Gain skills in applying psychological principles and models to a range of real-world and workplace contexts, with an emphasis on New Zealand.
Prepare for postgraduate study
Acquire the academic foundation and skills required to progress to postgraduate study or professional psychology programmes.
What You're Signing Up For
The Graduate Diploma in Applied Psychology is designed for part-time, online study. It covers brain and behaviour, cognition, lifespan development, learning, communication, social, cultural, and organisational psychology, as well as models of health and disability. Emphasis is placed on building applied psychological skills for research and workplace practice and preparing students for postgraduate professional programmes.
Course Content
- Psychology for Society (PSYCH 211)
- Changes across the Lifespan (PSYCH 323)
- The Behaving Brain (PSYCH 324)
- Social Processes (PSYCH 325)
- Brain and behaviour
- Cognitive and sensory psychology
- Lifespan human development
- Learning and communication
- Social, cultural, and organisational psychology
- Models of health and disability
- Applied psychological research methods
What you need to know first
See official entry requirements on the University of Auckland website. Typically, an undergraduate degree or equivalent.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Healthcare
Community services
Business
Human resources
Future employment opportunities might be
Roles in psychology-related fields and community agencies