Australian Catholic University
Graduate Diploma in Psychology
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 15 months
Designed for students who have completed an undergraduate degree in any field and wish to obtain a psychology qualification to pursue a career in psychology.
Course overview
The course will provide graduates of non-APAC-accredited Bachelor's degrees with a pathway to obtain the same Level 1 qualification as the Bachelor's degree in Psychology in an accelerated time frame. Graduates of this course will be able to apply for further studies in psychology, which may eventually lead to registration as psychologists. If your previous study has equipped you with knowledge, skills or experiences that align with the learning outcomes of units in your new course, you may be able to apply for recognition of prior learning and complete your course sooner. Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) - accredited with conditions
Key facts
What you will study
To complete the Graduate Diploma in Psychology, a student must complete 100 credit points of specified units.
Year 1 ACU Term 1
- Introduction to Psychology: Science and Practice
- Foundations of Qualitative and Quantitative Data Analysis
Year 1 ACU Term 2
- Mental Health and Psychological Disorders
- Data Analysis for Multi-Variable Designs
Year 1 ACU Term 3
- Mental Processes
- Behavioural Neuroscience
Year 1 ACU Term 4
- Psychological Development Across the Lifespan
- Introduction to Therapeutic Approaches and Assessment in Psychology
Year 2 ACU Term 1
- Individual Differences and Social Psychology
- Psychology of Learning and Behaviour Analysis
Entry requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Diploma in Psychology, an applicant must have completed a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
- An applicant must comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2025 Admission.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Our graduates have pursued careers in:
- Community Work
- Counselling
- Further Studies in Psychology
- Human Services
- Market Research
- Welfare
Fees and FEE-HELP
Average first-year fee in 2025: $27,984 (domestic full-fee paying place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 80 credit points (normally eight units) per year.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per semester.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Elective units.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
