Edith Cowan University
Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced)
- Delivery: Online
- Commitment: 15 - 20 hours/week
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 16 months
Earn your degree entirely online; this program is designed for postgraduate students aiming to build on their prior education and progress toward becoming a registered psychologist.
Course overview
- Developed by industry experts
The Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced) is designed and delivered by experienced psychology researchers and practitioners. Benefit from close support from engaged academics and build your professional network as you continue your journey to becoming a registered psychologist. - Flexible, accelerated and 100% online
ECU degrees allow you to tailor your study to your busy schedule and complete your degree sooner than traditional on-campus study. Get support from academics, Student Success Advisors and fellow students. - Support while you study
At ECU, you will receive the support you need to succeed when fitting study into your already busy life. Not only are our teaching staff supportive and attentive - you will also have a dedicated Student Success Advisor to support you every step of the way at ECU.
This degree is for postgraduate students who want to leverage their previous study and continue along the pathway towards becoming a registered psychologist.
Upon successful completion, you will fulfil the education requirements for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia*.
The ECU Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced) is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
Key facts
November, 2025
What you will study
- Foundations of Client-Centred Psychological Practice
- Applications of Psychological Assessment
- Applications of Psychological Interventions
- Applied Psychological Practice
- Qualitative Research Skills and Applications
- Evidence-Based Practice in Psychology
- Applied Psychological Research Design
- Communicating Research in Psychology
Entry requirements
To gain entry to the Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced) online, applicants must have:
- An APAC-accredited three-year bachelor’s degree with a Major in Psychology completed in the last ten years; or
- An APAC-accredited Graduate Diploma in Psychology completed in the last ten years; and
- A WAM (Weighted Average Mark) of 70% achieved in one of the above pathway programs (or equivalent supporting circumstances)
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Apply theory to practice
Understand and apply the principles and underlying theories of contemporary psychological interventions.
- Design your own research and analyse data
Gain advanced skills as you design, analyse, conduct and critique research in psychology.
- Prepare for the profession
Learn core communication and interviewing skills for use in a range of professional contexts. Be empowered to apply these skills when working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Career outcomes
Upon successfully completing the Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced) online, you will be able to fulfill the education requirements you need to apply for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. You will also be eligible to continue your postgraduate studies to become a registered psychologist.
Alternatively, you can apply the skills you gained in your Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced) to a variety of roles in human-centred fields including:
- Education
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing
- Human Services
- Healthcare
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated first-year indicative fee in 2025: $31,040 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The estimated first-year indicative fee is provided as a guide only, based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. At ECU, you pay for the individual units you enrol in, not an overall course fee.
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.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
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.
