Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced)
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    Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced)

    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia
    Australia, Adelaide
    University Rank:#82
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    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 24,013 / Total
    Next IntakeMay 5, 2026

    Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced)

    About

    Adelaide University’s 100% online Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced) will prepare you to use your knowledge and skills in human behaviour in roles spanning industry and research.

    Equivalent to an Honours year of psychology, this qualification focuses on building career-ready skills. You’ll learn how to conduct high-quality research that contributes to this growing field and sets you up for success in further postgraduate studies.

    You’ll be prepared to become a forward-thinking and ethically minded professional. Develop refined interpersonal skills, use best practice in modern interventions, and ensure your skills are applied in a way that is easily understood to different groups.

    Refine your evidence-based practice by developing a critical eye. Review different data sets and research and explore different methods of conducting research. Then put your knowledges and skills into practice by conducting your own research project.

    You’ll graduate ready to work in people-centred roles, step into research or continue towards clinical registration.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible for admission, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and fulfill any essential criteria for admission.

    Option 1:

    • A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) degree or equivalent from an Australian higher education institution with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0 or higher, that includes an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) three-year sequence in psychology

    AND

    • A minimum average mark of 65% in Level 2 and Level 3 psychology courses taken as part of that degree

    OR

    Option 2:

    • A completed APAC-accredited Graduate Diploma of Psychology with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0 or higher.

    International non-student visa holders

    This program is delivered online. It is open to international students who:

    1. are studying online outside of Australia; or
    2. do not require a student visa to undertake this program in Australia.

    It is not available to international students wishing to study in Australia on a student visa.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Career

    Career outcomes

    Psychological skills are in demand across many Australian industries. By understanding how people work, graduates can apply their skills into a variety of impactful careers, helping people live and work at their best. Meanwhile, your strong research abilities can deliver far-reaching impact and ensure we’re keeping up with modern issues. 

    You may apply your skills into different industries including:  

    • Business 
    • Community services and counselling 
    • Education and academia  
    • Forensic psychology and protective services  
    • Government, policy and research 
    • Health 
    • Human resources and marketing. 

    You may find yourself working in people-centred roles in industries like health and business, improving the customer experience or addressing grievances. Or you can step into research and academia, using your analytics skills to identify which industries can improve morale and workflows. Perhaps you’ll work between the two in a not-for-profit like Beyond Blue, translating new research findings into easily understood initiatives.  

    Students interested in becoming a registered psychologist are well-equipped to continue studying in a further postgraduate qualification.  

    Industry trends 

    Psychologist roles are in high demand across Australia, with annual employment growing by 5,300 people per year (Jobs and Skills, 2024). Graduates with this skill set also benefit from broad applicability into complementary fields. 

    By understanding the research that underpins practice, how to respectfully engage with different types of people and how to influence change, Adelaide University’s curriculum will prepare you to step confidently into practice with a forward-thinking approach that can drive change and improve existing structures.   

    Accreditation

    This program is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Graduates will be eligible to apply for postgraduate study in psychology.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    24,013 / total

    Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced)

    University of Adelaide

    University of Adelaide

    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide

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