About the course

The Graduate Diploma in Psychology is a pathway to further study for those who seek a psychology qualification in order to work towards a career in Psychology.

　　The course will provide graduates of non-APAC accredited Bachelor degrees with a pathway to obtain the same Level 1 qualification as the Bachelor degree in Psychology in an accelerated time frame.

　　Graduates of this course will be able to apply for further studies in psychology that may eventually lead to registration as a psychologist.

　　If your previous study has equipped you with knowledge, skills or experiences that align with the learning outcomes of units in your new course you may be able to apply for recognition of prior learning and you may be able to complete your course sooner. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Melbourne - Online start
Semester 2 (July), 2024	On campus with online start
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Strathfield - Online start
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Melbourne - Online start
Semester 2 (July), 2025	On campus with online start
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Strathfield - Online start
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Melbourne - Online start
Semester 2 (July), 2026	On campus with online start
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Strathfield - Online start

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Australian Catholic University

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed, within the last five years, a Bachelor degree including: an accredited three year sequence in Psychology, with a GPA of at least 5.0 on the ACU seven point scale, and, credit level or above in a total of four second or third year Psychology units. Applicants must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy and require an academic IELTS minimum overall score of 7.0 (with a minimum score of 7.0 in all bands), TOEFL ibt: 100

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 94.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Australian Catholic University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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