Graduate Diploma of Psychology
Psychology is a discipline of both scientific research and applied practice. As a science, psychology is concerned with the study of behaviour and its underlying mental and neural processes. The Graduate Diploma in Psychology provides students who have already been awarded a bachelor degree with the opportunity to gain an accredited Psychology sequence (the equivalent of an UG Psychology degree for accreditation purposes) in under two years part-time. This program is delivered online. The Gradua
Official- Duration
- 20 months
- Online
- Qualification
- Graduate Diploma
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Kensington
- NSW
- Course code
- Program SIA-94218
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Course overview
Psychology is a discipline of both scientific research and applied practice. As a science, psychology is concerned with the study of behaviour and its underlying mental and neural processes. The Graduate Diploma in Psychology provides students who have already been awarded a bachelor degree with the opportunity to gain an accredited Psychology sequence (the equivalent of an UG Psychology degree for accreditation purposes) in under two years part-time. This program is delivered online. The Graduate Diploma in Psychology will provide you with a solid foundation in the principles of psychology, covering theoretical and contemporary issues with a focus on current empirical research. You will develop critical...
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. UNSW postgraduate study generally requires completion of an undergraduate degree at university level. The selected degree page provides the required qualification, score, discipline, experience and any additional criteria. 2. Recognised undergraduate degree; course-specific academic score and additional requirements; English proficiency.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6L 5.5 · R 5.5 · W 5.5 · S 5.5
- TOEFL iBTOverall 60L 15 · R 15 · W 15 · S 15
- PTE AcademicOverall 50L 42 · R 42 · W 42 · S 42
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 169L 162 · R 162 · W 162 · S 162
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 169L 162 · R 162 · W 162 · S 162
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
UNSW postgraduate study generally requires completion of an undergraduate degree at university level. The selected degree page provides the required qualification, score, discipline, experience and any additional criteria.
Additional entry requirement
Recognised undergraduate degree; course-specific academic score and additional requirements; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Rolling intake | — | — | — | $69,000per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Graduate Diploma of Psychologystudiesinaustralia.com
- UNSW Sydneyunsw.edu.au
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