Charles Sturt University
Diploma of Psychological Studies
Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia
Level
Bachelor
Duration
2P/D
Campus
Online Education
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
A$18,025 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))
Intake
2027-03-01
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Course Overview
Diploma of Psychological Studies at Charles Sturt University in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
35,003
Staff Ratio
20.0:1
International
10.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
91.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£31,600
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
City & Location
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Diploma of Psychological Studies
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Diploma of Psychological Studies topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Minimum ATAR: 50.00. Refer to the Charles Sturt University general admission criteria. | Applicants must: be aged 18 or above in the commencing year of the study
- and have completed Year 10, and have work experience that demonstrates the development of literacy, numeracy and entry level professional skills
- or have minimum ATAR required
- or have completed some tertiary study (e.g., a certificate III) This course provides a pathway to the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) for applicants who do not meet initial entry requirements for that course.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
35,003
Total students
Staff Ratio
20:1
Students per staff
International Students
10%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Four seasons
Safety Index (indicative)
8.5/10
Transport
Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene
Friendly community
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
91%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£31,600
Average first-year salary