University of Technology Sydney
Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced)
- Delivery: Online
- Commitment: 15 - 20 hours/week
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 16 months (minimum)
100% online and informed by the latest APA Guidelines, this course provides a pathway to becoming a registered psychologist.
Course overview
- Learn from experts at the leading edge of psychological science.
- Keep up with the latest science and technology.
- Take a world view with course content based on the latest American Psychological Association (APA) Guidelines.
- Become a culturally-responsive professional by undertaking a curriculum guided by the Australian Indigenous Psychology Education Project (AIPEP).
- Be on your path to becoming a registered psychologist or researcher.
- Have the flexibility to learn when it suits you with a course that’s been developed for the online learning platform.
With UTS Online’s Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced), you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to implement principles of psychological science in diverse work settings. The 100% online and accelerated course enables you to immediately add value to your organisation and career.
This course is developed in line with the American Psychological Association Guidelines and offers a curriculum informed by the Australian Indigenous Psychology Education Project.
Don’t have a psychology background? We offer an online Graduate Diploma in Psychology for professionals from various backgrounds and industries with no qualification in psychology. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma in Psychology you may apply for the Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced).
The UTS Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced) is accredited with conditions* by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) to provide the necessary qualifications to advance towards becoming a registered psychologist.
*A student who successfully graduates from a program of study that holds APAC accreditation (either with or without conditions) at the time of their graduation is considered to have completed an APAC-accredited program of study.
Please note: UTS is no longer accepting new applications for the March 2025 intake as it has reached full capacity. Please speak with a Student Enrolment Advisor about the next available intake.
Key facts
July, 2025
August, 2025
October, 2025
What you will study
UTS Online’s Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced) comprises six subjects (48 CP). Each subject is valued at six credit points, unless otherwise indicated.
Complete the following subjects:
- Psychological Science Career Readiness
- Advanced Professional Skills and Ethical Issues in Psychology
- Advanced Psychological Assessment and Intervention
- Advanced Research Methods
- Research Project A (12 CP)
- Research Project B (12 CP)
Entry requirements
Applicants must have completed one of the following UTS-recognised qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- Graduate diploma
All applicants must have completed the following in the last ten years:
- An Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited Level 1 program in psychology (or equivalent) with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 5.0 out of 7.
Psychology qualifications from overseas must be assessed by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) as equivalent to an APAC-accredited Level 1 program in Psychology. This assessment must be included in the application.
English language requirements
English language requirements apply to both international and domestic students. Please refer to the UTS English language requirements for further information on how to satisfy the requirements for the course/s.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: minimum 7.0 overall with a minimum of 7.0 in each subtest; or TOEFL: internet-based: minimum 94 overall with a minimum score of 24 for reading and listening, 23 for speaking and 27 for writing; or PTE: minimum 65 overall with a minimum score of 65 in each subtest.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Theory and practice
Demonstrate knowledge of psychological theory and practice in local and global communities. Reflect on the knowledge, skills and attributes required for the evaluation and integration of emerging evidence into practice. - Psychological science and research
Apply knowledge of psychometric theory to the implementation and interpretation of widely used psychological tests and complete an independent research project and thesis demonstrating advanced knowledge of qualitative or quantitative research methods and data analytic techniques. - Ethical practice
Employ appropriate values and ethical standards in psychological research and practice. - Communication skills
Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, including interpersonal and interview skills appropriate to psychological practice.
Career outcomes
The UTS Online Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced) is suitable for professionals who are wanting to prepare for a rich career in psychology – whether it be in a clinical, educational or business setting, community or support services, or as a researcher.
Studying this course may also lead to a range of new roles such as psychologist, clinical psychologist, neuropsychologist, counsellor or researcher.
Fees & FEE-HELP
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