Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced)

The science of psychology involves a wide range of perspectives and approaches, with psychological research findings having important applications in areas such as health, education, business and commerce as well as a wide range of societal issues.

The Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced) at the University of Melbourne has been designed to build on the knowledge and skills attained in the APAC accredited Graduate Diploma in Psychology.

The course provides students with flexibility and choice in advanced coursework in the core discipline areas of Psychology, as well as an opportunity to undertake advanced training in the conduct of a significant research project, and to develop pre-professional knowledge of the ethical principles and assessment and interviewing skills that underpin further professional training as a psychologist.

It is also the recommended pathway for students wishing to undertake a higher research degree in Psychology to pursue a career in psychological research.

The structure for all three Psychology fourth year courses is the same, and involves the completion of three compulsory subjects (which includes the research project), and two elective subjects.

The Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences offers an exciting and rigorous APAC accredited Fourth Year program through providing an equal combination of advanced coursework subjects and research with leading experts in their field:

• Acquire the knowledge, skills, and scholarship necessary for achieving excellence in psychology
• Following intensive teaching by leading researchers in the field, critically analyse your existing knowledge about a research topic before conducting research
• Excellent opportunity to submit work for journal publication providing a head start on a potentially highly productive career in research

Entry score calculation with 2020 results

Information on the entry score adjustments have been published on the MSPS Adjustments for 2020 results website.