Develop the skills you need to pivot in your career with UNE's Graduate Diploma in Psychology. Our course is ideal for people who have completed a degree in any discipline who are interested in a career in professional psychology, but who do not have an accredited undergraduate psychology major. Designed as a bridging course to fourth-year psychology programs and beyond, you can gain the knowledge you need to start on the pathway to a career in psychology today.If you have already completed a degree in any discipline but do not have a psychology major, UNE's Graduate Diploma in Psychology is a bridging course that provides you with a fast-track to an accredited undergraduate major in psychology, without having to complete another undergraduate degree. Our innovative teaching fosters a learning environment that is collegial and collaborative, and enables you to thrive. With excellent support from our experienced academic staff, our Graduate Diploma in Psychology can be completed wholly online. You will develop an understanding of the core aspects of the history and philosophy of psychology, motivation and emotion, psychological health and wellbeing, social psychology, neuroscience and the biological bases of behaviour, cognition, language and perception, individual differences in personality, intelligence and behaviour, learning and memory, lifespan development, and psychopathology and evidence-based interventions.With intakes in all trimesters, you can complete the course full-time or part-time, or fast-track completion of the Graduate Diploma by applying for advanced standing for up to 50% of the course for units completed during your previous degree.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
February 2027
UNE Armidale
Armidale,,,
Armidale,
New South Wales,
2351, Sydney, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
February 2027
This course is offered under two admission rules.
Rule A: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in any discipline.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
Rule B: You do not hold a Bachelor qualification, but have completed a qualification which is a minimum of AQF Level 8 (or overseas equivalent). Applications on this basis will be assessed by the Course Coordinator for eligibility.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B.
A certified academic transcript of your completed qualification/s.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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