Graduate Diploma
The Graduate Diploma of Psychology at Charles Sturt University is an online, part-time program designed to provide an accredited three-year sequence of study in psychology within two years. It is ideal for individuals seeking to enhance their qualifications or pursue a career in psychology.
Want to boost your career potential? If you already have a degree and would like to add a psychology qualification to your CV, consider the Graduate Diploma of Psychology from Charles Sturt University.
This course is designed to be studied part-time online and allows you to obtain an accredited three-year sequence of study in psychology in just two years via online education.
This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.
Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree from an appropriate tertiary institution and must have completed subjects PSY101 and PSY102 or their equivalents.
The core first year psychology subjects from the Charles Sturt Bachelor of Psychology (or their equivalents) are prerequisites for entry into this course.
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.
The Graduate Diploma of Psychology provides an advanced level of knowledge and skill in psychology. It may suit you if you are seeking a career change or wish to update your psychology qualifications.
Through your study of human behaviour, you'll have the opportunity to develop your communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to understand the research process.
You'll study online with live and/or recorded lectures and flexible schedules so you can fit your learning around your other commitments. You'll receive comprehensive online study materials and have the support of dedicated professional teaching staff.
Our course is delivered with flexibility in mind. Selected subjects are offered each year in Session 3 (November to February), which may allow you to fast-track your study.
The Graduate Diploma is not a fourth year in psychology. However, graduates may be eligible to apply for a fourth-year psychology program (e.g. Charles Sturt University's Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) (Honours) ) or a fourth and fifth year combined program (e.g. Charles Sturt's Master of Psychological Practice (with specialisations)). Please note that completion of the Graduate Diploma in Psychology does not guarantee admission to either of these courses.
Please refer to Charles Sturt Professional Accreditation for specific information on the accrediting body:
Standard enrolment patterns
For enrolment pattern please refer to the handbook.
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