Graduate Diploma in Psychology

    Graduate Diploma in Psychology

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 47,561 / Year

    Graduate Diploma in Psychology

    About

    The Graduate Diploma in Psychology is an accredited undergraduate fourth year program and is an alternative method to fourth year honours. This program is for eligible students seeking to pursue training pathways leading to provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia; or progress to Higher Degree Research in psychology.

    You’ll be part of an active research culture that broaches a range of theoretical and epistemological approaches in both applied and pure psychological research. You will also explore a range of methods, including experimental, quasi-experimental and qualitative research, and a strong program of postgraduate training.

    Entry into this program is limited to students who have completed an approved accredited three-year undergraduate sequence in Psychology (or an approved accredited bridging sequence such as the Graduate Diploma of Psychological Studies) at an institution other than Western Sydney University in the last 10 years. In addition, you must have obtained an average mark of 70 in subjects equivalent to Level 2 and 3, with a majority of Credit or higher grades in subjects equivalent to Level 2 and 3.

    Students who completed their three year undergraduate sequence at Western Sydney University are eligible to apply for the program Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours).

    Note: Additional selection criteria apply. Please see our handbook for more information.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Postgraduate Entry Requirements

    Successful completion of a recognised**Bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian degree

    English Program Requirements

    All international students must have a good command of written and spoken English.

    If your first language is English or if you can provide satisfactory evidence that English was the medium of instruction in your secondary or tertiary studies (secondary or tertiary studies completed within 2 years at the time of your commencement at Western Sydney University), you may be considered as meeting the requirement of proficiency in English.

    If English is not your first language or was not the medium of instruction in your secondary or tertiary studies, you are required to demonstrate your proficiency in the English language by achieving a prescribed level in an approved English examination or test before you can receive a full offer of a place.

    IELTS (Academic version)

    6.5 overall score
    Minimum 6.0 in each subtest

    TOEFL Internet-based score

    Total score 82
    Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13

    Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic

    58 overall
    No communication skills less than 50

    Career

    Career Opportunities

    As a graduate of this degree, you can look forward to a broad range of exciting career opportunities in different sectors and industries. Below are some examples of the possible careers you can pursue with this degree:

    • Psychologist in private practice
    • Government departments such as Department of Family and Community Services and Department of Ageing Disabilities
    • Occupational Psychologist
    • Human Resources

    Fee Information

    Graduate Diploma in Psychology

    Western Sydney University

    Western Sydney University

    Australia

    Australia, Sydney