University of New England

Graduate Diploma in Psychology

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

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.

Delivery mode

University of New England offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.


Locations
  • Armidale

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

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.
  • 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).
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $42,084 $50,744 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$42,084
Standard Tuition:
$50,744
Full Fee Tuition:
$42,084
Full Fee Tuition:
$50,744
Enquire with University of New England to find out more.
Study mode Blended
Duration 18 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $42,084 $50,744 Support may be available

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...

Avg yearly income $128,024
Entry barriers Low

Counselling Psychologist

A Counselling Psychologist specialises in helping individuals manage emotional, psychological, and relational challenges through therapeutic techni...

Avg yearly income $93,600
Entry barriers Low

Educational Psychologist

An Educational Psychologist focuses on enhancing the learning experiences and outcomes of students by applying psychological principles within educ...

Avg yearly income $98,800
Entry barriers Low

Psychologist

A Psychologist treats a range of mental, emotional and behavioural issues. You might assess patient needs and develop a treatment plan. Psychologis...

Avg yearly income $104,624
Entry barriers Low

About University of New England

For over 60 years, the University of New England has been a leader in providing distance education to students throughout Australia and the world.

UNE was formed in 1938 as the New England University College, a College of the University of Sydney. The University became fully independent in 1954 and pioneered teaching to external students by correspondence, making UNE Australia's most experienced provider of distance and now online education — UNE is Australia's second-largest online university.

Our focus is on your future, providing you with a personal and flexible approach to learning. We offer more than 200 courses at undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and higher degree research levels with options to study online or on campus.

We work to ensure that our research is relevant and responsive to the challenges facing us today and insightful towards the future needs of individuals and communities at all levels.

We continue to build research excellence and develop a culture where achieving impact with our research is an integral part of our academic life that is both rewarding and rewarded, and institutionally acknowledged and supported.