The University of Melbourne

Graduate Diploma in Psychology

The University of Melbourne

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K

The Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences Graduate Diploma in Psychology is designed for graduates of other disciplines who may be interested in changing career direction and eventually qualifying as a registered psychologist, or for those who wish to study psychology simply out of interest in the discipline. Study in psychology prepares graduates for a diverse range of careers that are based on understanding human behaviour, including health, education, industry, commerce, welfare and government.

Structure

The course is comprised of 125 credit points of psychology subjects, including eight compulsory psychology subjects (100 credit points), and two elective psychology subjects at Level 3, selected from a range of electives (25 credit points).

Subjects

  • Mind, Brain & Behaviour 1
  • Mind, Brain & Behaviour 2
  • Biological Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Personality and Social Psychology
  • Advanced Research Methods in Psychology
  • Advanced Psychological Theory & Practice

Standard entry requirements

To be considered for entry into this course, you must have an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, with a major other than psychology.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Parkville International: $68,720 No
  • Full-time : 1 year
Parkville Domestic: $55,000
No
  • Full-time : 1 year
  • Part-time : 3 years

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