Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced)

Developed by the University's world-class, research-active psychology academics, including titleholders working in clinical practice, the degree is highly practical and industry-informed. You will:

• gain significant capability in effective questioning, rapport building and empathic responding
• learn about important psychological assessment and testing considerations, including key ethical issues and cultural responsiveness
• understand when and how to apply appropriate psychological concepts and interventions
• acquire advanced research design and analysis capabilities, and the ability to apply them to complex real-world problems
• hone skills in the effective presentation of your research findings to a variety of audiences.

Entry to postgraduate coursework programs as a minimum requires a Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification from an approved institution as a qualification for entry. Some of the graduate certificates and graduate diplomas that are offered may be accepted as qualifying work for entry to a Masters program, or as professional qualifications in their own right. For further information.

Online application checklist

• Complete the student agreement (IDP applicants only)
• Attach the following as PDF files
  • Academic transcripts and graduation certificates for all school and tertiary studies you have undertaken (original language and certified English translations)
  • Official English testing results from IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson or Cambridge CAE/CPE (if applicable)
  • Syllabus of subjects if you wish to be considered for advanced standing (credit transfer)
  • Any professional qualification or memberships you may have
  • A copy of your passport and visa (if applicable)
• Payment of AUD $110 for the Application Fee (required upon submission)

System Requirements

The application site is optimised for:

• Chrome 30, Internet Explorer 11, Firefox 27, Safari 7.
• You must use an English language keyboard
• Your screen area needs to be set at least at 1024 x 768 pixels or higher resolution to ensure you are able to view the Scroll Bars and Continue buttons within the services