Graduate Diploma in Psychology
The Graduate Diploma in Psychology offers an excellent opportunity for students who already hold a bachelor's degree to gain the accredited psychology sequence required for professional recognition, all while studying part-time and online. The flexibility of this program allows you to balance your studies with work or other commitments. With six intakes each year, you can start whenever it suits you and make progress toward your goals sooner.
You will gain a comprehensive education in key areas of the field, including developmental, social, cognitive, biological, physiological, and abnormal psychology, as well as research
methods. You’ll develop critical thinking, analytical skills, and an understanding of both the scientific and applied aspects of psychology.
This program is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), which means that upon completion, you’ll be eligible for entry into an honours program—the next step toward provisional registration as a psychologist.
The skills you develop in this program will open up a wide range of career opportunities. Psychologists today work in various fields, including health, business, sport, marketing, human resources, and education. Whether you’re facilitating organizational change, influencing marketing campaigns, or addressing workplace stress, psychology skills are in high demand.
To enrol, you must have either:
Graduate Diploma in Advanced Psychology
This Graduate Diploma in Advanced Psychology is a one-year honours equivalent program designed for students who have already completed foundational studies in psychology and are looking to deepen their knowledge and expertise in the field.
Delivered 100% online, the program offers flexibility, allowing you to study at your own time while balancing other commitments. Through a combination of coursework and a major research project, you will gain a thorough understanding of advanced psychological theories, research methods, and practical applications.
This program is the ideal stepping stone toward master’s level study and progressing toward becoming a registered psychologist. The demand for psychology professionals continues to grow, offering a range of career opportunities across diverse fields, often accompanied by competitive salaries.
We’re committed to ensuring that our graduates are ready to succeed in the workforce. Whether you choose to pursue further study or dive into a career in research or applied psychology, this program equips you with both the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to make a significant impact in the field.
To enrol, you must meet one of the following criteria with a minimum weighted average mark (WAM) of 65:
The Graduate Diploma in Psychology offers an excellent opportunity for students who already hold a bachelor's degree to gain the accredited psychology sequence required for professional recognition, all while studying part-time and online. The flexibility of this program allows you to balance your studies with work or other commitments. With six intakes each year, you can start whenever it suits you and make progress toward your goals sooner.
You will gain a comprehensive education in key areas of the field, including developmental, social, cognitive, biological, physiological, and abnormal psychology, as well as research
methods. You’ll develop critical thinking, analytical skills, and an understanding of both the scientific and applied aspects of psychology.
This program is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), which means that upon completion, you’ll be eligible for entry into an honours program—the next step toward provisional registration as a psychologist.
The skills you develop in this program will open up a wide range of career opportunities. Psychologists today work in various fields, including health, business, sport, marketing, human resources, and education. Whether you’re facilitating organizational change, influencing marketing campaigns, or addressing workplace stress, psychology skills are in high demand.
To enrol, you must have either:
- An Australian bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline
- A higher university qualification (Graduate Diploma or above)
Graduate Diploma in Advanced Psychology
This Graduate Diploma in Advanced Psychology is a one-year honours equivalent program designed for students who have already completed foundational studies in psychology and are looking to deepen their knowledge and expertise in the field.
Delivered 100% online, the program offers flexibility, allowing you to study at your own time while balancing other commitments. Through a combination of coursework and a major research project, you will gain a thorough understanding of advanced psychological theories, research methods, and practical applications.
This program is the ideal stepping stone toward master’s level study and progressing toward becoming a registered psychologist. The demand for psychology professionals continues to grow, offering a range of career opportunities across diverse fields, often accompanied by competitive salaries.
We’re committed to ensuring that our graduates are ready to succeed in the workforce. Whether you choose to pursue further study or dive into a career in research or applied psychology, this program equips you with both the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to make a significant impact in the field.
To enrol, you must meet one of the following criteria with a minimum weighted average mark (WAM) of 65:
- A 3-year undergraduate psychology degree
- An equivalent bridging sequence accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) within the last 10 years, such as UNSW’s Graduate Diploma in Psychology.