Duration 
Units 
Developed by industry experts
The Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced) is designed and delivered by experienced psychology researchers and practitioners.-
Flexible, accelerated and 100% online
Our degrees allow you to tailor your study to your busy schedule and complete your degree sooner than traditional on-campus study. -
Support while you study
At ECU, you will receive the support you need to succeed when fitting study into your already busy life. -
APAC accredited
Our Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced) is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
Admission requirements
To gain entry to the Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced), applicants must have:
- An APAC accredited 3-year Bachelor’s degree with a Major in Psychology and a course Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70% or above*; or
- An APAC accredited Graduate Diploma in Psychology and a course WAM of 65% or above.
* If your course WAM is below 70%, you may be assessed with a WAM of 65% or above in your APAC accredited psychology units within the Bachelor's degree. To find out if you're eligible, speak with our Student Enrolment Advisor today.
- Psychological Science of Wellbeing
- Psychological Development and Diversity in Childhood
- Psychological Development and Diversity in Adulthood
- Psychological Science of Human Social Behaviour
- Psychological Science of Human Information Processing
- Neuroscience and Human Behaviour
- Correlational Research Design and Analysis
- Experimental Research Design and Analysis
Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced)
ECU's Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced) consists of eight units:
- Foundations of Client-Centred Psychological Practice
- Applications of Psychological Assessment
- Applications of Psychological Interventions
- Applied Psychological Practice
- Qualitative Research Skills and Applications
- Evidence Based Practice in Psychology
- Applied Psychological Research Design
- Communicating Research in Psychology
Graduate Diploma of Psychology
ECU's Graduate Diploma of Psychology consists of eight units:
- Psychological Science of Wellbeing
- Psychological Development and Diversity in Childhood
- Psychological Development and Diversity in Adulthood
- Psychological Science of Human Social Behaviour
- Psychological Science of Human Information Processing
- Neuroscience and Human Behaviour
- Correlational Research Design and Analysis
- Experimental Research Design and Analysis
Graduate Certificate of Psychology
ECU's Graduate Certificate of Psychology consists of four units. You will study any four of the following eight units to complete the Graduate Certificate of Psychology.
- Psychological Science of Wellbeing
- Psychological Development and Diversity in Childhood
- Psychological Development and Diversity in Adulthood
- Psychological Science of Human Social Behaviour
- Psychological Science of Human Information Processing
- Neuroscience and Human Behaviour
- Correlational Research Design and Analysis
- Experimental Research Design and Analysis