Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science

Deakin University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00113B

Follow your passion and explore a rewarding career change by studying the Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science. Designed for students who have completed an undergraduate degree in a discipline other than psychology, the course introduces you to the fundamentals of psychology and human behaviour while fast-tracking your journey to becoming a registered psychologist.

Structure

10 credit points. All units in the course are core (these are compulsory) and must be completed. There are no elective units.

Subjects

  • For information on major subjects please contact Health enquiries at health-enquire@deakin.edu.au

Standard entry requirements

To be eligible for admission into this new course, applicants will need to have:a recognised Level 7 undergraduate degree qualification (from a discipline other than psychology).

Recognition

The course has received Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accreditation and Psychology Board of Australia endorsement and will enable you to undertake additional study in pursuit of professional registration as a psychologist.

Study pathways

This course can be a pathway to an APAC accredited fourth year Honours or Graduate Diploma of Psychology course and other postgraduate coursework programs.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Cloud(online) Domestic: $37,500
International: $45,750
No
  • Part-time : 2.5 years
  • Online/Off-campus : 1.25 years
Geelong Waurn Ponds Domestic: $37,500
International: $45,750
No
  • Full-time : 1.25 years
  • Part-time : 2.5 years
Melbourne Burwood Domestic: $37,500
International: $45,750
No
  • Full-time : 1.25 years
  • Part-time : 2.5 years

Further information

For other information please contact Health enquiries at health-enquire@deakin.edu.au

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