If 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.
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.
Estimated FeeNot available
Duration1 Year
English Score
IELTS (7) , PTE (68)
Next Intake
N/A
Application Fee
AUD0.00
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To enrol in this course, you’ll need to meet one of the following academic requirements.
If you’re unsure, a course advisor can help you assess your eligibility.
A three-year Bachelor's degree in Psychology accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council or Australian Psychological Society-approved alternative, completed within the last 10 years. Some students may be required to complete additional units to satisfy specified unit prerequisites. The Academic Chair will consider applications and recommend students for admission based on an assessment of the student's preparedness to cope with the Graduate Diploma in Psychology, and on current teaching resources available to the school. Normally only students with a credit average or better in their undergraduate psychology units will be considered.
In some cases, the Academic Chair may recommend a student for admission, but require the student to complete additional designated Murdoch units offered in earlier years than the fourth year. Quota: The number of students accepted into the course will be determined on a semester-by-semester basis, and will depend upon available resources. Applications: Applications close one week before the beginning of the following semester.
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) - No band below 185.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) - No band below 68.
Occupational English Test (OET) - OET with a minimum of B (350-440) in each of the four components.
IELTSOverall 7, listening min. 7, Reading min. 7, Writing min. 7, Speaking min. 7
TOEFL IBTOverall 94, listening min. 24, Reading min. 24, Writing min. 24, Speaking min. 24
TOEFL PBTOverall 94, listening min. 24, Reading min. 24, Writing min. 24, Speaking min. 24