Accreditations
APAC Accredited
Study mode
Accelerated 100% Online
Duration
1.4 years part-time
Units
8
Intakes
Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Aug, Oct
Fees
$4,837.50 per unit
FEE-HELP
Eligible students may apply for FEE-HELP
Continue your journey to a psychology career
World-leading research
The Graduate Diploma of Psychology Advanced is a dynamic, purpose-built course designed to support your career progression. On completion of this course, you’ll be eligible to apply for provisional registration with AHPRA. This degree will equip you to explore career pathways both within and beyond psychology where there is growing demand for culturally responsive, reflexive professionals with psychological training.
APAC accredited
Study with industry leaders
Accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
Register as a psychologist
Fourth year, honours level course
Completing this course will enable you to apply for provisional registration as a psychologist
Accelerated & 100% online
Study that’s flexible
Coursework and assessments designed to fit around your needs.
Expanding knowledge, improving practice
Push the boundaries of your learning and advance your psychological skill set. The Graduate Diploma of Psychology Advanced is a fourth-year, honours level program designed to continue your pathway to becoming a psychologist, pursuing a research degree, or branching into new career journeys. You’ll build your knowledge and skills in the science and practice of psychology and explore their contemporary applications.
This course will equip you with psychological theory, as well as advanced interpersonal and research skills, giving you a pathway into roles within universities and hospitals, education and training institutions, government departments, and corporate organisations.
What you will learn
- Psychology fundamentals
Explore topics such as psychological assessment and interventions, and ethical and professional issues in psychology.
- Psychological research
Learn how to independently conduct, evaluate and communicate research.
- Psychological perspective
Develop your knowledge of contemporary topics in psychology – such as mental health and illness, or developmental and clinical psychology.
Pathways to an accredited psychology qualification
You can graduate with a Graduate Diploma in Psychology Advanced in 1.4 years part-time accelerated, after completing 8 units (48 credit points) and be eligible to register with AHPRA as a provisional psychologist.
Psychology
Graduate Diploma
1.7 years part-time
- Psychological inquiry: theory, methods and practice 1
- Developmental and biological psychology
- Psychopathology and clinical science
- Psychological testing and ethics
- Psychological inquiry: Theory, methods, and practice 2
- Perception and cognition
- Personality and social psychology
One of the following units:
- Introduction to counselling
- Foundations of mental health practice
- Digital technologies in mental healthcare
- Contemporary issues and new directions in psychology
Psychology Advanced
Graduate Diploma
1.4 years part-time accelerated
- Ethical and professional issues in psychology
- Psychological assessment and intervention
- Psychology in industry: Pathways to employment
- Advanced Psychological Inquiry
- Psychology manuscript: Project pre-registration and planning
- Psychology manuscript: Data collection and processing
- Psychology manuscript
- 21st century applications of psychology
Or
- Perspectives in clinical and developmental neuroscience
Graduate
Career options
General registration (5 + 1 pathway)
The 5+1 pathway allows you, as a provisionally registered psychologist, to complete a fifth year of study, followed by one year of supervised practice, known as an internship. Once you have completed this internship and passed the National Psychology Examination, you will be eligible to apply for general registration. As a generally registered psychologist, you will be able to work in any area of psychology that is within your scope of practice.
Higher degree pathway
The higher degree pathway allows you to complete an additional two + years of study as a provisional psychologist within one or more areas of practice endorsement (e.g., clinical psychology). After completing this pathway, which includes both coursework and placements, you will be eligible to apply for general registration. You will also be eligible to apply for a registrar program which will lead to endorsement in your area of practice endorsement.
Research psychology path
The research pathway allows you to focus on your masters or PhD studies and pursue a career in academic research in the higher education sector, industry or the community. There are no work placement requirements.
Structure
The course is structured in three parts: Part A. Core units, Part B. Research units and Part C. Elective units. All students complete all parts.
Need further clarification about our online course structure?
You can submit an enquiry directly to our student consultants by using the form listed on our contact us page. You’ll have the opportunity to schedule a call if you’d like to receive further information.
Please note that the indicated 20-24 hours study load is an estimate only, and extra hours should be considered for higher goals of achievement.
Part A. Core units
These units will address core issues in modern psychology, along with ethics and evidence-based approaches to psychological assessment and intervention.
You must complete the following units:
Ethical and professional issues in psychology
Psychological assessment and intervention
Psychology in industry: Pathways to employment
Part B. Research units
These units will develop your understanding of scientific methodology, statistics and their application in psychology.
You must complete the following units:
Advanced Psychological Inquiry
Psychology manuscript: Project pre-registration and planning
Psychology manuscript: Data collection and processing
Psychology manuscript
Part C. Elective units
These units will enable you to further develop your knowledge of psychology through a choice of electives covering contemporary topics in the field – such as mental health and illness, or developmental clinical psychology.
You must complete one of the following units:
21st century applications of psychology
Perspectives in clinical and developmental neuroscience
Entry Requirements
Direct Entry Pathway
Prospective students will be guaranteed entry into the course when meeting the following requirements:
An Australian undergraduate degree (or equivalent) with a major in psychology, accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) with at least a distinction (70%) average across second and third year psychology units (including psychology electives).
OR
An Australian graduate diploma in psychology (or equivalent), accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) with at least a distinction (70%) average across all psychology graduate diploma units excluding any foundational units.
Applicants with international qualifications will need to have their qualifications assessed by the Australian Psychological Society (APS).
Non-Direct Entry Pathway
Students who are not eligible for direct entry, have the option to complete the Professional Certificate of Human Behaviour and Applied Research which provides an entry into the Graduate Diploma of Psychology Advanced. This will also secure an additional qualification before moving to complete the Graduate Diploma of Psychology Advanced.
English requirements
Applicants must meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements apply for admission to Monash University Australia.
Fitness for practice and professionalism
To complete your course, you are required to demonstrate that you meet fitness for practice expectations.
Fitness for practice is part of the assessment in all units in this course. If you don’t meet the fitness for practice expectations you will receive a fail mark for the unit and be required to repeat the unit before you can progress to the next year level of the course. In some circumstances, not meeting fitness for practice requirements can lead to exclusion from the course.
Alternative exit(s)
You may exit this course early and apply to graduate with the following award, provided you have satisfied the requirements for that award during your enrolment in this graduate diploma course:
- Professional Certificate of Human Behaviour and Applied Research (M9005) after successful completion of 12 credit points including PSY4401 and one unit from the following five units: PSY4405, PSY4406, PSY4407, PSY4408 and PSY4409.
If you need help understanding any of the above entry requirements, reach out to our student consultants on our contact us page and schedule a booking for a chat.
Fees
For the Graduate Diploma of Psychology Advanced, the estimated cost is $4,837.50 per unit. You may be eligible to receive a FEE-HELP loan to cover part or all of your tuition. Fees are subject to change annually.
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Looking for clarification on fees or scholarships?
Enquire with our student consultants and schedule a call to get your questions answered.
Accreditation
The Graduate Diploma of Psychology Advanced is accredited through the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
Career outcomes
The workplace of the future is an exciting and dynamic place. A Graduate Diploma of Psychology Advanced degree is designed to equip you with the necessary skills to succeed in a constantly changing global environment.
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Salary
$115,000
STAR RATING
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INDUSTRY GROWTH
+22.8%
I think this course is fantastic and it offers a realistic way for many people who want to be a psychologist to fulfil that goal.
Will Sutherland
Graduate Diploma of Psychology Advanced
Psychology online at Monash
Studying psychology online through Monash allows you to learn from leading academics in the field and provides access to innovative technology solutions to complex psychological issues. Unique to Monash, you’ll conduct research through the award-winning Research Portal, a comprehensive, high-quality virtual environment.
The course is a collection of eight core, research and elective units designed to advance your knowledge of psychological theory and research methodology. Develop your research skills through a major research project and expand your career horizons with valuable, transferable, real-world skills with Monash University’s Graduate Diploma of Psychology Advanced.
Meet your academic team
Dr Ashlee Field
Dr Ashlee Field is a Clinical Psychologist with 10 years’ experience working in private practice. Evidence based therapeutic techniques utilised by Ashlee include: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Schema Therapy. Ashlee is the Senior Supervisor for the Mental Health and Wellbeing Research Domain and the Unit Coordinator for Psychological Assessment and Intervention.
Dr Michael Rowlands
Dr Rowlands is a forensic psychology researcher with over 10 years’ experience working with criminal populations. He specialises in assessing risk of sexual violence. Dr. Rowlands leads a team of researchers in the forensic domain, and coordinates/teaches in neuroscience and the application of psychology in the 21st century.
Dr Ashleigh Schweinsberg
Dr Ashleigh Schweinsberg’s research focuses on psychological education, online learning and self-development. Ashleigh enjoys working in academia with a passion for furthering online education in psychological sciences. Ashleigh is a GDPA graduate who is now the Unit Coordinator of PSY4405: Ethical and Professional Issues in Psychology and is the Senior Supervisor for the Educational and Developmental Psychology research domain in the GDPA.
Monash Online GDPA FAQs with Dr Lilani Arulkadacham
Course Convener
Graduate Diploma of Psychology Advanced
Dr Lilani Arulkadacham explains what makes Monash’s online Graduate Diploma of Psychology Advanced (GPDA) unique, how the course is structured, what you can expect to learn, how you will be supported and career opportunities on graduation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the research options for the Graduate Diploma of Diploma Advanced?
- General practice psychology path
- Mental Health path
- Research path
What virtual learning options do I have for conducting research?
- statistical packages, where research students can analyse their data.
- research programs that enable students to conduct experiments with their supervisor and research participants.
- recruitment applications, so that students can recruit their research participants.
What research support is available within the Graduate Diploma of Psychology Advanced?
What are the different career pathways for psychology graduates?
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You’ll graduate as an in-demand employee, ready to take the next step in your career.
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