Graduate Diploma
Expand your understanding of psychological science, develop your pre-professional skills and continue the pathway towards becoming a registered psychologist with ECU's 100% online Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced).
This program will empower you with the advanced skills you need for this rewarding career. Learn to apply theory to practice, build your professional network and, upon enrolment in further study, be prepared to apply for provisional registration as a psychologist.
Never studied psychology before? We also offer a Graduate Diploma of Psychology, as well as a Graduate Certificate of Psychology, so you can gain a strong foundation in the field.
*Duration depends on individual study path and unit availability. Please speak to a Student Enrolment Advisor for advice.
Course code: T63
Upon successfully completing the Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced) online, you will be able to fulfil the education requirements you need to apply for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia^. You will also be eligible to continue your postgraduate studies to become a registered psychologist.
Want to know more about the pathway to becoming a registered psychologist? We explore how to become a psychologist on our blog.
Alternatively, you can apply the skills you gained in your Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced) to a variety of roles in human-centred fields including:
^Please note, students must be enrolled into a Higher degree pathway or 5+1 pathway course before applying for provisional registration.