Course overview
Expand your understanding of psychological science, develop your pre-professional skills and continue the pathway towards becoming a registered psychologist with ECU’s 100% online Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced).
Apply theory to practice, build your professional network and be prepared to apply for provisional registration as a psychologist^.
^Please note, students must be enrolled into a Higher degree pathway or 5+1 pathway course before applying for provisional registration.
Why study a Graduate Diploma of Psychology with ECU Online?
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).
Professional recognition
2022 Good Universities Guide
ECU was rated 5 stars for overall educational experience and student support in the postgraduate Psychology discipline. ECU was also rated five stars for postgraduate overall experience.
2022 THE Young University Rankings
ECU has again been ranked in the world's top 100 universities under 50 years old.
THE Impact Rankings 2021
ECU has been ranked in the top 50 in the world for Quality Education, as well as the top 25 in the world for Health and Wellbeing and Gender Equality.
What you will study
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
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
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
Course information
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.
Still have questions?
Download a course guide or speak with a Student Enrolment Advisor. Our team can assist you with:
- Eligibility & enrolment enquiries
- Course duration & fees
- Flexible entry & study pathways
- How online study will fit with your schedule
