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Graduate Diploma of Psychology

PostgraduateSWI-PSY-GDI2025

A deeper understanding of human nature

Change the course of your career with this postgraduate psychology qualification. You’ll study the fundamentals of psychology and statistics. Explore how people think and investigate abnormal behaviour. Work in mental health, counselling, and more.

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Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Credit available
Yes
Duration
Approx. 2 years full time or part time equivalent
Total subjects
10

Indicative first year fee

$29,680

Fee details

Available loans
Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Graduate Diploma of Psychology

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Entry requirements

Career opportunities

Mental Health Support Worker

Help clients with diverse mental health needs access care and navigate support systems.

Behaviour Therapist

Use behavioural strategies to support individuals with mental health challenges or neurodiversity.

Caseworker or Case Manager

Coordinate personalised care plans for clients, ensuring access to health and social services.

Mental Health Advisor

Provide strategic advice and support to improve mental health outcomes in individuals or communities.

Psychology Administrator

Support psychological service teams by managing programs and operational needs.

Counsellor

Support clients by helping them to develop strategies to cope with emotional, mental or lifestyle challenges.

Professional recognition

This course has received accreditation from APAC and is the first step to becoming a professional psychologist – that is, the equivalent of the APAC accredited 3 year undergraduate program. Graduates who wish to practise as a psychologist will need further training in psychology, which will include an accredited fourth year of study and two additional years as required by the Psychology Board of Australia.

Australian job snapshots

Data sourced from Australian Jobs 2023.

RoleEarnings Employment change
Counsellors$75K to $93K Up 12.6%
Health and Welfare Services ManagersOver $120K Up 56.6%
Human Resource ManagersOver $120K Up 85.7%
Policy and Planning ManagersOver $120K Up 53.8%
Psychologists and Psychotherapists$93K to $120K

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