Program Overview

Graduate Diploma of Psychology

The Graduate Diploma of Psychology provides an advanced level of knowledge and skill in psychology. It may suit you if you are seeking a career change or wish to update your psychology qualifications.

Key Information

• Study Mode and Sessions: Online
• Duration: Minimum time - 1 year, Maximum time - 2 years
• Entry Score: TBA
• Indicative Fees:
  • International online: Fee paying overseas - $33,600.00 pa (full-time), $16,800.00 pa (part-time)
• Course Points and Codes: Credit Points - 64, AQF - Level 8

Why Study with Us?

• Broad Skill Set: Develop your communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to understand the research process.
• Quality Learning Support: Comprehensive online study materials and support from dedicated professional teaching staff.
• Flexible Delivery: Selected subjects are offered each year in Session 3 (November to February), allowing you to fast-track your study.
• Further Study: Graduates may be eligible to apply for a fourth-year psychology program or a fourth and fifth year combined program.

Career Opportunities

• Put your Graduate Diploma of Psychology to work straight away in diverse roles in social welfare or correctional facilities.
• Help shape social policy through research and analysis.
• Opportunities exist in large and small companies or consulting firms in the areas of marketing, management, and human resource management.
• Pursue further study towards provisional registration as a psychologist or opt to undertake further postgraduate psychological studies in a specialist area.

What You Will Study

• For each 8-point subject, expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations.
• Intensive School: You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course.
• Essential Set (64 pts):
  • Core subjects (64 Credit Points)
    • PSY451: Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology
    • PSY454: Psychological Testing
    • PSY455: Developmental and Social Psychology
    • PSY458: Biopsychology
    • PSY461: Advanced Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology
    • PSY464: Psychopathology
    • PSY465: Psychology of Personality
    • PSY469: Qualitative Research Methods

Costs

• Calculate My Fee: Fees are indicative only, based on full-time study. Check the course duration and graduation requirements to determine your study load.
• Course Fees:
  • If you are an Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, and meet the relevant citizenship and residency requirements, you may be eligible for a Commonwealth supported place.
  • A fee-paying student will pay a tuition fee for each subject in the course without the Australian government contributing any financial support to the university.
• Payment Options:
  • Pay all of your student contribution up front direct to the university.
  • Pay part of your student contribution to the university and defer the balance via a HECS-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible).
  • Defer all of your student contribution via a HECS-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible).

Entry Requirements

• Selection Rank: TBA
• Academic Entry Requirements: Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree from an appropriate tertiary institution and must have completed subjects PSY101 and PSY102 or their equivalents.
• Language Requirements: Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply.
• Inherent Requirements: Inherent requirements are the essential tasks and activities necessary to achieve the learning outcomes of a course.

Credit and Pathways

• If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree.
• Check your eligibility for credit.

Scholarships

• We have scholarships and grants, totalling over $11 million annually.
• They cover various areas such as academic performance, volunteering, sports achievements, community service, specific courses, on-campus living, and individuals in unique circumstances.