University of New South Wales
Graduate Diploma in Psychology
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 20 months
Enhance critical thinking and research skills while gaining a comprehensive education in key areas of psychology, including developmental, social, cognitive, biological, physiological, abnormal psychology and research methods.
Course overview
The Graduate Diploma in Psychology offers students who have already completed a bachelor's degree the chance to obtain an accredited psychology sequence, which is equivalent to an undergraduate psychology degree for accreditation purposes, in less than two years of part-time study.
Psychology encompasses both scientific research and applied practice. As a scientific discipline, psychology focuses on studying behaviour and the mental and neural processes that underlie it.
Key facts
What you will study
Students must complete 60 Units of Credit (60 UOC) as a standalone program.
Introductory courses
- Introduction to Psychology 1
- Introduction to Psychology 2
- Data Analysis and Methods of Psychological Inquiry
- Advanced Data Analysis and Methods of Psychological Inquiry
Advanced courses
- Behavioural Neuroscience
- Psychology Across the Lifespan
- The Individual, Culture and Society
- Perception and Cognition
- Abnormal Psychology
- Psychological Assessment, Ethics and Professional Skills
Entry requirements
Qualifications
For entry into this program, you must hold either:
- an Australian bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline
- a higher university qualification (Graduate Diploma or above)
- Students may apply for recognition of prior knowledge if they’ve completed courses that are equivalent to PSYC5001 Introduction to Psychology 1 and PSYC5002 Introduction to Psychology 2, within 7 years prior to commencing the Graduate Diploma in Psychology.
Please note that UNSW graduates holding a bachelor's degree in Psychology or a Psychology major are not eligible to apply.
English language requirements
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW, depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations. This is why UNSW requires a minimum level of English language competency for enrolment.
If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses, opens in a new window
- Prior study in the medium of English, opens in a new window
- Other qualifications, opens in a new window
UNSW Global offers courses and programs designed to help you reach the English language level required for entry into your chosen degree. Different options are available depending on your current English language level.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
- Behavioural Therapist
- Clinical Psychologist
- Community Service Manager
- Counselling Psychologist
- Educational Psychologist
- Forensic Psychologist
- Health Psychologist
- Human Resources Specialist
- Industrial-Organisational Psychologist
- Market Research Analyst
- Research Psychologist
- School Counsellor
- Social Worker
- Sports Psychologist
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative first-year full fee in 2025: $28,500 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Elective units.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
