Graduate Diploma in Psychology

The Graduate Diploma in Psychology is designed for those seeking entry into the profession as a provisional psychologist. Taught by experts in the field, this course offers you the personal and professional knowledge and skills you need to take your career even further.

The Graduate Diploma in Psychology provides an alternative method to Honours of gaining an accredited fourth year of undergraduate study in Psychology. You’ll be part of an active research culture that broaches a range of theoretical and epistemological approaches in both applied and pure psychological research. You will also explore a range of methods, including experimental, quasi-experimental and qualitative research, and a strong program of postgraduate training. Entry into this course is limited to students who have completed an approved accredited three-year undergraduate sequence in Psychology (or an approved accredited bridging sequence such as the Graduate Diploma of Psychological Studies) at an institution other than Western Sydney University in the last 10 years. In addition, you must have obtained an average mark of 70 in units equivalent to Level 2 and 3, with a majority of Credit or higher grades in units equivalent to Level 2 and 3 Psychology units.