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's degree with the opportunity to gain an accredited psychology sequence (the equivalent of an undergraduate psychology degree for accreditation purposes) in under two years part-time.

You'll develop critical thinking and skills in analysis and research methods and gain an integrated and comprehensive education in the main discipline areas, including developmental, social, cognitive, biological, physiological, abnormal psychology and research methods. This program is delivered online and runs on the UNSW online hexamester calendar. 

Key features

• Professional recognition
  This program is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and acts as the first step in your pathway to becoming a psychologist. Upon completion of the program you may be eligible for entry to honours, the minimum requirement for provisional registration.

• Flexible study
  This program is fully online, allowing you to study when and where suits you. Part-time delivery means that you can study while you work. With six intakes throughout the year, you can start as soon as you’re ready, allowing you to achieve your goals sooner.

• Wide range of career opportunities
  Psychologists deal with more than just mental health – they apply their knowledge to relationships, workplace stress and financial challenges. The modern-day psychologist may work across a range of environments including health, business, sport, marketing, human resources, education and more. Using your skills in psychology, you may be responsible for facilitating organisational change, exploring new ways of thinking or influencing marketing campaigns.