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Rose Harney

 

Student Story

I have been pleasantly surprised by JCU and the course. It is extensive and intensive but I love it. I feel really well-supported. My Student Success Advisor Teju is fantastic. Nothing is ever too much trouble, she is very knowledgeable, and she has been very supportive and constructive in her comments and assistance.

Graduate Certificate of Psychology

Qualify from a world-class university

 

100% online & part-time

Fast-track your career with flexible study you can balance around your life. Study one subject at a time and complete your degree in as little as eight months part-time.

 

Unique curriculum

Aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and current and emerging global challenges, this course offers a broad scope of subjects, including Environmental Psychology and Health, Wellbeing & Resilience.

 

Learn from industry leaders

Be empowered to succeed and connect with industry leaders, specialists and experienced academics.

Program highlights

  • Diversify your knowledge and familiarise yourself with current theories of psychology to bring into the workplace.
  • Differentiate your CV as a professional with an understanding of contemporary psychology.
  • Fast-track your career with 100% online study.
  • Be supported by a dedicated Student Success Advisor.
  • Begin the pathway towards further study and becoming a registered psychologist.
Download Course Guide
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Study psychology and reach your career goals

Whether you are a professional in a human-centred role such as marketing or education, or you are excited by deepening your knowledge of the human psyche for yourself, JCU’s 100% Online Graduate Certificate of Psychology will help you reach your goals.

Build your knowledge of this widening field as you apply contemporary psychological concepts to address community-based challenges.

This qualification can also be a pathway to studying the Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Bridging) and to becoming a registered psychologist.

Take the next step

Nested Qualifications - Early Entry and Exit Options

Our Graduate Certificate of Psychology is a nested qualification within our Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Bridging). After completing your graduate certificate, you may decide to study an additional six subjects to gain your graduate diploma. This can be the first step on the pathway towards becoming a registered psychologist.

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Graduate of Certificate in Psychology Qualification
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Your personalised Enrolment Advisor

The role of an Enrolment Advisor is to ensure that you have all the resources and academic support needed to be successful in your studies.

Enrolments Advisors are here to help you with:

  • Determining your eligibility for the course.
  • Understanding the structure of your course and what you can expect to learn.
  • Time management strategies for success.
  • How to apply for financial assistance and FEE-HELP.
  • Any questions you have about your application.

Contact hours for your Enrolment Advisor 

Monday and Tuesday: 8am-6pm (AEST)
Wednesday and Thursday: 8am-7pm (AEST)
Friday: 8am-5pm (AEST)

Speak with an Enrolment Advisor
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Portrait of Rose Harney, a graduate of James Cook University.
 

Student Story

I have been pleasantly surprised by JCU and the course. It is extensive and intensive but I love it. I feel really well-supported. My Student Success Advisor Teju is fantastic. Nothing is ever too much trouble, she is very knowledgeable, and she has been very supportive and constructive in her comments and assistance.

Rose Harney, Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Bridging)

Graduate Certificate of Psychology

Qualify from a world-class university

 

100% online & part-time

Fast-track your career with flexible study you can balance around your life. Study one subject at a time and complete your degree in as little as eight months part-time.

 

Unique curriculum

Aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and current and emerging global challenges, this course offers a broad scope of subjects, including Environmental Psychology and Health, Wellbeing & Resilience.

 

Learn from industry leaders

Be empowered to succeed and connect with industry leaders, specialists and experienced academics.

Program highlights

  • Diversify your knowledge and familiarise yourself with current theories of psychology to bring into the workplace.
  • Differentiate your CV as a professional with an understanding of contemporary psychology.
  • Fast-track your career with 100% online study.
  • Be supported by a dedicated Student Success Advisor.
  • Begin the path towards further study and becoming a registered psychologist.
Download Course Guide
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Stand out as a well-rounded HR professional

Workplaces are changing and so are the demands of HR professionals. With JCU's 100% Online Graduate Certificate of Psychology, you can build your knowledge of psychology and apply your new understanding to your current role in HR. Gain the skills to give yourself a professional advantage in the world of Human Resources today.

If your work involves recruitment, conflict-resolution, managing a team or leading organisations, having skills in psychology can help you create better outcomes for the people you work with, and enhance your skills in a human-centred role. This course will complement your background in HR and give you a competitive edge in your field to differentiate yourself from the crowd. 

You can also use this course as a gateway to a multitude of career opportunities, including continuing your studies with the 100% Online Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Bridging) as a pathway towards becoming a practising psychologist.

Take the next step

Nested Qualifications - Early Entry and Exit Options

Our Graduate Certificate of Psychology is a nested qualification within our Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Bridging). After completing your graduate certificate, you may decide to study an additional six subjects to gain your graduate diploma. This can be the first step on the pathway towards becoming a registered psychologist.

Get in Touch with an Enrollment Advisor
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Graduate of Certificate in Psychology Qualification
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A woman smiling at the camera with a gray background.

Your personalised Enrolment Advisor

The role of an Enrolment Advisor is to ensure that you have all the resources and academic support needed to be successful in your studies.

Enrolments Advisors are here to help you with:

  • Determining your eligibility for the course.
  • Understanding the structure of your course and what you can expect to learn.
  • Time management strategies for success.
  • How to apply for financial assistance and FEE-HELP.
  • Any questions you have about your application.

Contact hours for your Enrolment Advisor 

Monday and Tuesday: 8am-6pm (AEST)
Wednesday and Thursday: 8am-7pm (AEST)
Friday: 8am - 5pm (AEST)

Speak with an Enrolment Advisor
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Portrait of Rose Harney, a graduate of James Cook University.
 

Student Story

I have been pleasantly surprised by JCU and the course. It is extensive and intensive but I love it. I feel really well-supported. My Student Success Advisor Teju is fantastic. Nothing is ever too much trouble, she is very knowledgeable, and she has been very supportive and constructive in her comments and assistance.

Rose Harney, Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Bridging)

Graduate Certificate of Psychology

Qualify from a world-class university

100% online & part-time

Fast-track your career with flexible study you can balance around your life. Study one subject at a time and complete your degree in as little as eight months part-time.

Unique curriculum

Aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and current and emerging global challenges, this course offers a broad scope of subjects, including Environmental Psychology and Health, Wellbeing & Resilience.

Learn from industry leaders

Be empowered to succeed and connect with industry leaders, specialists and experienced academics.

Program highlights

  • Diversify your knowledge and learn current theories of psychology
  • Be able to apply psychology to your role in human services.
  • Differentiate your CV
  •  Fast-track your career with 100% online study.
  • Be supported by a dedicated Student Success Advisor.
  • Begin the pathway towards further study and becoming a registered psychologist.
Download Course Guide
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Apply psychology to your current profession

Wherever there are people, psychology is useful. Whether you seek to better understand your clients or sharpen your skills for a career change, JCU’s 100% online Graduate Certificate of Psychology will help you to reach your goals. Knowledge of psychology can transform your relationships with clients and empower you to provide them better support and advocacy. 
 

Gain a professional advantage in your role in human services

With industries focusing on a more comprehensive approach to care across human services, a Graduate Certificate of Psychology will help you stand out to a wide range of potential employers, from clinical settings to the education sector.

Take the next step

Nested Qualifications - Early Entry and Exit Options

Our Graduate Certificate of Psychology is a nested qualification within our Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Bridging). After completing your graduate certificate, you may decide to study an additional six subjects to gain your graduate diploma. This can be the first step on the pathway towards becoming a registered psychologist.

Get in touch with an Enrolment Advisor
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Graduate of Certificate in Psychology Qualification
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A woman smiling at the camera with a gray background.

Your personalised Enrolment Advisor

The role of an Enrolment Advisor is to ensure that you have all the resources and academic support needed to be successful in your studies.

Enrolments Advisors are here to help you with:

  • Determining your eligibility for the course.
  • Understanding the structure of your course and what you can expect to learn.
  • Time management strategies for success.
  • How to apply for financial assistance and FEE-HELP.
  • Any questions you have about your application.

Contact hours for your Enrolment Advisor 

Monday and Tuesday: 8am-6pm (AEST)
Wednesday and Thursday: 8am-7pm (AEST)
Friday: 8am - 5pm (AEST)

Speak with an Enrolment Advisor
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Portrait of Rose Harney, a graduate of James Cook University.
 

Student Story

I have been pleasantly surprised by JCU and the course. It is extensive and intensive but I love it. I feel really well-supported. My Student Success Advisor Teju is fantastic. Nothing is ever too much trouble, she is very knowledgeable, and she has been very supportive and constructive in her comments and assistance.

Rose Harney, Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Bridging)

Graduate Certificate of Psychology

Qualify from a world-class university

100% online & part-time

Fast-track your career with flexible study you can balance around your life. Study one subject at a time and complete your degree in as little as eight months part-time.

Unique curriculum

Aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and current and emerging global challenges, this course offers a broad scope of subjects, including Environmental Psychology and Health, Wellbeing & Resilience.

Learn from industry leaders

Be empowered to succeed and connect with industry leaders, specialists and experienced academics.

Program highlights

  • Diversify your knowledge and familiarise yourself with current theories of psychology
  • Differentiate your CV as a professional with an understanding of contemporary psychology.
  •  Fast-track your career with 100% online study.
  • Be supported by a dedicated Student Success Advisor.
  • Begin the pathway towards further study and becoming a registered psychologist.
Download Course Guide
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Expand your teaching career as you build your knowledge of psychology

Whether you seek to better equip yourself in the classroom or sharpen your skills for a career change, JCU’s 100% online Graduate Certificate of Psychology will help you to reach your goals. Gaining a deeper understanding of human cognition, development and motivation will transform your understanding of students as well as your general effectiveness in the classroom.

Teach psychology in the classroom

Utilise this course as a complement to your education background. If you are currently a secondary school teacher, completion of the Graduate Certificate of Psychology will expand your qualifications, providing you with discipline specific knowledge and skills that will assist with delivery of school-based psychology curriculum.

You can also use this course as a gateway to a multitude of career opportunities, including continuing your studies with the 100% online Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Bridging) and becoming a practising psychologist.

Take the next step

Nested Qualifications - Early Entry and Exit Options

Our Graduate Certificate of Psychology is a nested qualification within our Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Bridging). After completing your graduate certificate, you may decide to study an additional six subjects to gain your graduate diploma. This can be the first step on the pathway towards becoming a registered psychologist.

Get in touch with an Enrolment Advisor
Image
Graduate of Certificate in Psychology Qualification
Image
A woman smiling at the camera with a gray background.

Your personalised Enrolment Advisor

The role of an Enrolment Advisor is to ensure that you have all the resources and academic support needed to be successful in your studies.

Enrolments Advisors are here to help you with:

  • Determining your eligibility for the course.
  • Understanding the structure of your course and what you can expect to learn.
  • Time management strategies for success.
  • How to apply for financial assistance and FEE-HELP.
  • Any questions you have about your application.

Contact hours for your Enrolment Advisor 

Monday and Tuesday: 8am-6pm (AEST)
Wednesday and Thursday: 8am-7pm (AEST)
Friday: 8am - 5pm (AEST)

Speak with an Enrolment Advisor
Image
Portrait of Rose Harney, a graduate of James Cook University.
 

Student Story

I have been pleasantly surprised by JCU and the course. It is extensive and intensive but I love it. I feel really well-supported. My Student Success Advisor Teju is fantastic. Nothing is ever too much trouble, she is very knowledgeable, and she has been very supportive and constructive in her comments and assistance.

Rose Harney, Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Bridging)

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