Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science

Yes, the Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and is the equivalent of a three-year accredited psychology undergraduate degree. Upon graduation, you can apply for an APAC-accredited 'fourth year' of study (such as the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) or Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced)), which allows you to seek provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.

To be considered for admission, you must have completed a bachelor degree or higher in any discipline other than Psychology from a recognised tertiary institution. You must also meet English language proficiency requirements, which can be demonstrated through a bachelor degree from a recognised English-speaking country, an IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with no band score less than 6.0), or other evidence of English language proficiency. Selection is based on a holistic consideration of academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, and individual circumstances.

The estimated tuition fee for a full-fee paying place is $32,800 for 1 year full-time. This is provided as a guide only and represents the typical tuition fees for students completing this course within the same year they started. You may be eligible for a Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) loan, including FEE-HELP or HECS-HELP, depending on your course type, fee place, and citizenship or residency status. Deakin alumni may also be eligible for a 10% discount on enrolment fees applied per unit.

The course can be studied on campus or online, giving you the flexibility to achieve your goals on your schedule. Campus locations include Burwood (Melbourne) and Waurn Ponds (Geelong), and all three trimester intakes (March, July, and November) are available at all three locations, including online.

If you are not interested in becoming a registered psychologist, you will graduate with a deep understanding of human behaviour that allows you to solve more complex issues and build better relationships in your current role. Your experiences throughout the course will prepare you for new challenges in a variety of areas including community welfare and case management, disability services, human resources, mental health rehabilitation, public health, and youth support.