Graduate Diploma of Psychology

What will you study

To complete the Graduate Diploma of Psychology, you must complete 64 credit points.

• Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology
• Psychological Testing
• Developmental and Social Psychology
• Biopsychology
• Advanced Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology
• Psychopathology
• Psychology of Personality
• Qualitative Research Methods

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree from an appropriate tertiary institution and have completed subjects PSY101 and PSY102 or their equivalents.

The core first-year psychology subjects from the Charles Sturt Bachelor of Psychology (or their equivalents) are prerequisites for entry into this course.

Recognition of Prior Learning

If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree, which would mean completing your qualification quickly. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

Check your eligibility for credit

We also have several admission pathways to help you take the step into your preferred course, even if you don't quite meet the entry requirements at first. Find out what admission pathways are available to you.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:

• Be able to understand and apply the core topics of psychology with a depth of understanding of underlying principles, theories and concepts in the discipline, using a scientific approach.
• Be able to critically evaluate theory and research in psychology and communicate this information in an appropriate written and oral format.
• Be able to demonstrate an understanding of appropriate values and ethics in psychology.
• Be able to apply the knowledge and skills of psychology in a manner that is reflexive, culturally appropriate and sensitive to the diversity of individuals, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Be able to demonstrate a capacity for independent learning to sustain personal and professional development in the changing world of the science and practice of psychology.
• Demonstrating the ability to communicate and work effectively as a team.
• Be able to demonstrate skills in critical reflection of new learning.

Career outcomes

Put your Graduate Diploma of Psychology to work in diverse roles in social welfare or correctional facilities or help shape social policy through research and analysis. Opportunities also exist in large and small companies or consulting firms in marketing, management and human resources. You could also pursue further study towards provisional registration as a psychologist or undertake further postgraduate psychological studies in a specialist area that appeals to your interests.

Fees and CSP

Average first-year fee in 2025: $16,992 (Commonwealth Supported Place)

Average first-year fee in 2025: $29,952 (domestic full-fee paying place)

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a full-time study load of 64 credit points (normally eight units) per year.

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

• The number of units studied per term.
• The choice of major or specialisation.
• Choice of units.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

Commonwealth Supported Places

The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.

If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.

Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.

Your student contribution amount is:

• Calculated per unit you're enrolled in.
• Depending on the study areas they relate to.
• Reviewed and adjusted each year.

HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.