Graduate Diploma in Psychology

Are you interested in studying psychology, but have already completed a Bachelor degree in other subject areas? The Graduate Diploma in Psychology (GradDipPsych) provides an effective means of getting an accredited undergraduate major in psychology to satisfy personal interest, or in order to pursue subsequent studies in psychology at fourth year and beyond for academic or professional reasons. With no former university units in psychology this degree involves 10 units that can be completed in a minimum of 1 year (if study commences in Trimester 3 and finishes in Trimester 2 of the following year). If an applicant has already completed Introductory Psychology units in a previous degree then they only need undertake 8 post-introductory units; which can be completed within two trimesters full-time. Advanced standing on up to fifty percent (50%) of the units in this course is available.

Candidates who complete a GradDipPsych and wish to pursue further study are eligible to apply for fourth year programs at UNE or elsewhere. At UNE there are quotas on our fourth year programs. The most recent cut-off for acceptance into UNE's Psychology Honours program was an average grade in the low Distinction range, and for the Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced) it was an average grade in the mid-Credit range.

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. demonstrate advanced theoretical and empirical knowledge of the core topics of psychology, including: biological bases of behaviour, cognition, information processing and language, individual differences, testing and assessment, learning, lifespan development, perception, social psychology, and the history and philosophy of psychology;
2. describe, apply and evaluate the different research methods used by psychologists and demonstrate practical skills in psychological research design, data analysis, and report writing using American Psychological Association (APA) structure and formatting conventions;
3. critically evaluate psychological literature, question claims that arise from untested assumptions, and recognise the link between theory and practical application of that theory in the world;
4. demonstrate effective oral or written communication skills in various formats (eg debate, group discussion, presentation) to share or impart psychological knowledge;
5. observe the principles of ethical behaviour in research and professional practice in accordance with the Australian Psychological Society's Code and Guidelines, as well as the Australian 'National Practice Standards for the Mental Health Workforce'; and
6. demonstrate cognitive, technical and communication skills for independent learning to sustain life-long personal and professional development in the changing world of the science and practice of psychology.

All domestic students apply through the link below

International students apply direct to UNE through UNE International. On campus is only available in Trimester 1.