Murdoch University
Graduate Diploma in Psychology
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationIf you’re working towards becoming a registered psychologist and have already completed an accredited three-year undergraduate psychology degree or equivalent, this course provides you with an alternative option to an honours year to satisfy the educational requirements needed to register and work as a provisional psychologist or further your studies with an application into a relevant master’s course.
If you're in your last semester of your undergraduate psychology degree, you can apply for an early conditional offer based on your results to date. You will need a GPA of at least 2.0 in all psychology units.
Students in the Graduate Diploma in Psychology must complete coursework at an advanced level as well as a group-based research project written up as an individual thesis.
Delivery mode
Murdoch University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 90 South Street, Murdoch
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Graduate Diploma in Psychology will prepare you for the following roles.
Clinical Psychologist
A Clinical Psychologist assesses and treats patients with various psychological issues. You might conduct psychological examinations and come up wi...
Counselling Psychologist
A Counselling Psychologist specialises in helping individuals manage emotional, psychological, and relational challenges through therapeutic techni...
Educational Psychologist
An Educational Psychologist focuses on enhancing the learning experiences and outcomes of students by applying psychological principles within educ...
Cognitive Scientist
Cognitive Scientists are professional scientists who study the human mind and cognitive functions including intelligence, memory, reasoning, decisi...
Community Psychologist
A Community Psychologist focuses on understanding and improving the mental health and wellbeing of individuals within community settings, often wor...
About Murdoch University
Murdoch University has, from its foundation in 1974, been a university of difference. Established as the second university in WA, Murdoch has always been associated with environment and conservation, social justice and inclusion, and providing pathways into and through a university education for people who had previously been excluded.
At Murdoch, we strive to lead the way in education and research that will have a positive impact on the world. This vision starts at the very top of the organisation and is found throughout our University.
