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Book a call directly with one of student consultants or call 03 9056 2212 to learn more about our Graduate Diploma in Psychology.

During this call you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions around:

  • Fees & entry requirements
  • Required documentations for your enrolment
  • In-depth unit information
  • Assessment breakdowns
  • Career pathways
  • How online study works
  • Support services

Why study a Graduate Diploma in Psychology with Monash Online

Research excellence

Your Monash online Graduate Diploma of Psychology is informed by research from the world-leading Turner Institute. This highly renowned course is the most established in Australia.

Flexible delivery

Delivered around your schedule with a dedicated teaching and student support team. We’ll empower you with future-focused skills to thrive and make a difference.

Guaranteed entry

Start your journey to becoming a registered psychologist and have guaranteed entry into a fully online 4th year if you achieve a 70% average with this course.

Future-focused

Diversify your knowledge base and advance your professional career with non-traditional psychology outcomes including HR, education, community, and the private sector.

Rankings

Your Diploma is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). We consistently rank in the top 1% of universities globally and are a member of the Group of Eight.

Career

Be at the forefront with world-class psychology education, whether your future career lies in community services, counselling, welfare work, marketing, HR or education and training.

Industry insights

  • 4.6 stars out of 5 – counsellors report very high job satisfaction
  • 14.5% – job growth expected counsellor roles over the next five years
  • $90,000 – the most common salary for a clinical psychologist

Learning online

  • You will have weekly live classes each week, including a live consultation hour with a dedicated instructor.
  • Complete weekly online quizzes for units instead of exams, which can be completed at any time during each teaching period.
  • Learn from teaching staff who specialise in areas including forensic psychology, occupational psychology, educational and developmental psychology, and clinical psychology.

What you'll learn

  • Explore topics such as developmental psychology, abnormal psychology, and social psychology.
  • Understand how ethics inform psychological research and practice
  • Acquire a professional psychological lens supported by cutting-edge research institutes
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Dr Emily Adam, Course Convenor of the Graduate Diploma in Psychology

A Graduate Diploma in Psychology from a world-class university is the door-opener to an opportunity that will enrich your life, career and prime you to become an effective leader.

Watch Dr Emily Adam answer some common questions about studying Monash’s online Graduate Diploma in Psychology.

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