Overview

The Graduate Diploma of Psychology provides a fast-tracked way of learning the fundamentals of psychology for those who have completed a bachelor degree in another discipline. Develop knowledge in psychology and apply this to research projects and psychology practice activities. Learn to analyse human behaviour, neurological disorders and cognitive processes to deepen your understanding of human nature.

View the Graduate Diploma of Psychology course handbook

Upgrade your skills

  • Develop advanced psychological knowledge
  • Research
  • Interpret and communicate complex ideas
  • Ethical practice
  • Problem solving
  • Personal learning

Stretch your career further

  • Mental health support worker
  • Counselling psychologist
  • Sports psychologist
  • Family therapist
International student visa

International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.

Professional accreditations

Why Swinburne?

Ranked top 250 in the world for the subject of psychology

Times Higher Education World University Ranking by Subject 2023

83.5% of students found employment within 4 months of graduating

Ranked top 20% in Australia for 5-star PG Overall experience

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    Study with Swinburne Online

    With Swinburne Online, the learning experience is 100% online and studied at your own pace. Our courses are built for the jobs of the future with a focus on collaboration and our flexible learning environment empowers you to study on your own terms. They are developed by leaders in the field and taught by professionals with industry experience.