Program Overview

University Programs

The university offers a range of online courses, including:

• Business
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Master of Business Psychology
  • Graduate Diploma of Business Administration
  • Graduate Certificate of Business Administration
  • Graduate Certificate of Business Psychology
  • Graduate Certificate of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Leadership
• Counselling
  • Master of Counselling
  • Graduate Certificate of Counselling
• Creative Writing
  • Master of Creative Writing
  • Graduate Diploma of Creative Writing
  • Graduate Certificate of Creative Writing
• Education
  • Master of Education
  • Graduate Certificate of Education
• Human Resource Management
  • Master of Human Resource Management
  • Graduate Diploma of Human Resource Management
  • Graduate Certificate of Human Resource Management
  • Graduate Certificate of People and Culture
• Mental Health
  • Master of Mental Health
  • Graduate Certificate of Mental Wellbeing
• Project Management
  • Master of Project Management
  • Graduate Diploma of Project Management
  • Graduate Certificate of Project Management
  • Graduate Certificate of Strategic Project Management
  • Graduate Certificate of People in Project Management
• Psychology
  • Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced)
  • Graduate Diploma of Psychology
  • Graduate Certificate of Psychology

Graduate Certificate of Psychology

Course Overview

The Graduate Certificate of Psychology is an accelerated online program that provides foundational knowledge in psychology. It is designed for professionals who want to gain skills in psychology that can be applied to their current and future roles.

Career Outcomes

Upon successfully completing the Graduate Certificate of Psychology, students will have skills and knowledge that can be applied to a number of human-centered professions, including:

• Education
• Human Resource Management
• Marketing
• Human Services

What You Will Study

The Graduate Certificate of Psychology consists of four units, including:

• Psychological Science of Wellbeing
• Psychological Development and Diversity in Childhood
• Psychological Development and Diversity in Adulthood
• Psychological Science of Human Social Behaviour
• Psychological Science of Human Information Processing
• Neuroscience and Human Behaviour
• Correlational Research Design and Analysis
• Experimental Research Design and Analysis

Entry Criteria

To gain entry to the Graduate Certificate of Psychology, applicants must have:

• An Australian Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or higher-level qualification in any discipline from a recognized tertiary institution
• At least five years of relevant professional experience

Fees and FEE-HELP

The cost of the Graduate Certificate of Psychology is $15,040 for all four units. FEE-HELP is available for eligible students.

Student Support

Students will receive dedicated one-on-one support from a Student Success Advisor, as well as support from academic staff.

Assessment

Assessments vary from unit to unit and may include case studies, reviews, reports, portfolios, applied projects, and presentations. There are no exams for 100% online programs.

Awards and Recognition

The university has received several awards and recognition, including:

• 2022 Good Universities Guide: 5 stars for overall educational experience and student support in the postgraduate Psychology discipline
• 2022 THE Young University Rankings: ranked in the world's top 100 universities under 50 years old
• THE Impact Rankings 2021: ranked in the top 50 in the world for Quality Education, as well as the top 25 in the world for Health and Wellbeing and Gender Equality

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the difference between a graduate certificate and a graduate degree?
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