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January | March | July
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
234 St. Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC 3006
Student Information
Tuition Fee
Australian full fee (AF) AUD $45,600 (2026 indicative first year fee); Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
Duration
1 year full time / 3 years part time
Intakes
January, March, July
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
Australian Psychological Society (APS)
Course Content
Mind, Brain & Behaviour 1
12.5 points, compulsory. Sensation, perception, learning, cognition and neural mechanisms of psychological processes.
Mind, Brain & Behaviour 2
12.5 points, compulsory. Human development, social psychology, personality, clinical psychology and quantitative research methods.
Biological Psychology
12.5 points, compulsory. Neurobiological basis of psychological function and dysfunction.
Developmental Psychology
12.5 points, compulsory. Cognitive, biological, social and emotional development across the lifespan.
Cognitive Psychology
12.5 points, compulsory. Attention, memory, language and categorisation.
Personality and Social Psychology
12.5 points, compulsory. Individual differences, social identity, relationships and group influence.
Advanced Research Methods in Psychology
12.5 points, compulsory (graduate-level, replaces an undergraduate Level 3 subject). Advanced research design and psychological assessment.
Advanced Psychological Theory & Practice
12.5 points, compulsory capstone (graduate-level, replaces an undergraduate Level 3 subject). Links science and practice of psychology, includes a supervised research project.
Elective subjects (choose 2)
25 points from Level 3 psychology electives.
Common Questions
Yes, the Graduate Diploma in Psychology is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), providing the necessary subjects for generalist psychologist registration in Australia.
This course is designed for graduates from other disciplines who are interested in pursuing career paths as registered psychologists or exploring psychology out of interest. It is suitable for individuals who have completed an undergraduate degree in a discipline other than psychology and wish to gain foundational knowledge in the field.
The indicative first year fee for 2026 is AUD $45,600. Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available for this course.
The curriculum includes in-depth studies in biological, cognitive, developmental, social, and clinical psychology, with an emphasis on critical thinking, scientific reasoning, research design, data analysis, and ethical reasoning and respect for human diversity.
Students have the opportunity to apply knowledge in practical learning environments through key partners and collaborators, such as Royal Melbourne Hospital, Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, and Orygen.
Application
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Step 02
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