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Diploma of Psychology in Advanced
- Geelong, Australia
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A one-year graduate diploma in advanced psychology, building on an undergraduate psychology sequence, taught on campus at Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core concepts and practical skills in Psychology in Advanced. Interpret common problems and communicate solutions. Demonstrate knowledge relevant to further study or entry-level professional practice.
Career outcomes
- clinical psychology (available at Deakin)
- clinical neuropsychology
- organisational psychology (available at Deakin)
- sport and exercise psychology
- forensic psychology
- counselling psychology
- community psychology
Curriculum
- 8 credit points over one year
- usually four credit points per trimester. Structure: 8 credit points of core units
- including 4 credit points of an independent research project. Units include Principles of Psychological Assessment
- Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
- Research Project A
- Applied Counselling Skills (Advanced)
- Psychology Research Methods (Advanced). Work-integrated learning
- placement or internship options are listed.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) or comparable qualification
- Or two years' relevant work experience
- Some courses add requirements.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) or comparable qualification, or two years' relevant work experience (Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma, admission policy effective 2026-10-06); some courses add requirements
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT Not published
- PTE Academic Not published
- Cambridge Not published
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Secondary school completion certificate
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the Psychology in Advanced admission requirements at Deakin University. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $45,400 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | $11,400 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Health |
| Department | Department of Health Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 8 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 |
| Scholarship note | Deakin University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Diploma of Psychology in Advanced. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
22 Jan 2027
69 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 22 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $45,400 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The deposit is $11,400 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT Not published, PTE Academic Not published, Cambridge Not published, IELTS Academic 6.5.