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The Graduate Diploma in Psychology at the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences caters to graduates from diverse fields who are considering a career shift toward becoming registered psychologists, as well as those pursuing psychology purely out of academic interest. This APAC-accredited program delivers the essential foundational curriculum needed for advanced psychology studies, whether for professional registration or research purposes. Psychology education opens doors to varied career paths involving human behavior analysis across sectors like healthcare, education, business, social services, and public policy. Students learn from globally recognized faculty who mentor them in honing critical analysis, scientific methodology, research design, data interpretation, and practical application of psychological findings. The program also cultivates ethical decision-making abilities and appreciation for human diversity. The accredited curriculum establishes a robust foundation across key psychological domains—including biological, cognitive, developmental, social, and clinical psychology—bridging historical perspectives with contemporary research. Final-year elective options allow students to specialize in their preferred areas of psychological study.
In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:
an undergraduate degree with a major other than Psychology, or equivalent.
English language requirements:
IELTS (academic English Only): 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 + ; Writing 21; Speaking 18; Reading 13; Listening 13;
Pearson Test of English Academic: 58 + no communicative skill below 50
Cambridge English: Advanced/ Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 176 + no skill below 169.