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Diploma of Psychology

Western Sydney University

  • Parramatta, Australia
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Western Sydney University campus

About the program

A 4-year doctoral programme in Psychology at Memorial University.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (None by default: a one-year graduate diploma cannot meet the 92-week / 16-month Temporary Graduate study requirement alone. If combined with other CRICOS degree-level study in Australia totalling 92+ weeks: 2 years (Temporary Graduate visa subclass 485, Post-Higher Education Work stream; default Graduate Diploma stay 2 years, longer if previous study would have attracted a longer stay; one-time (no repeat as primary applicant); apply in Australia within 6 months of course completion while holding or having held a Student visa in the last 6 months; age 35 or under; Temporary Graduate study requirement: CRICOS-registered qualification(s) taught in English totalling at least 2 academic years (92 CRICOS weeks), completed in Australia in no less than 16 calendar months on a visa allowing study; English: IELTS Academic/General 6.5 overall, 5.5 each band (or equivalent) within 12 months).): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Psychology can develop the ability to evaluate social and behavioural evidence
  • Apply relevant research methods and ethical principles
  • And communicate findings to diverse audiences
  • And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Research Assistant
  • Community Support Coordinator
  • Behavioral Health Program Assistant

Curriculum

  • Courses
  • A comprehensive exam and a thesis
  • With research in behavioural neuroscience
  • Cognition
  • Clinical
  • Developmental and social psychology.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • A recognised bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree (AEI-NOOSR)
  • Some programmes need a relevant degree
  • Work experience or professional registration (see the handbook).

Accepted academic background

Recognised bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian degree (AEI-NOOSR), Some programmes need a relevant degree, Work experience or professional registration (see handbook)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each subtest)
  • TOEFL iBT 82 (Writing 21
  • PTE Academic Speaking 18
  • IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Certified academic transcripts and qualifications
  • Passport identification page
  • English proficiency evidence if required
  • Additional program-specific documents if requested

How to apply

  1. Check the entry and English requirements for your course. Apply free through the International Application System
  2. directly or via an agent. Receive your Offer of Admission (provisional
  3. packaged pathway or conditional) and read the International Fee and Refund Agreement and OSHC information. Pay fees and receive your eCoE. Apply for the student visa with proof of funds and arrange OSHC. Attend orientation and study full time.

Other costs

Tuition per year$49,939 AUD
Application fee$0 AUD
Deposit$79,649 AUD

Program details

CampusParramatta
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Health
DepartmentSchool of Psychology
Teaching languageEnglish
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Post-study stayNone by default: a one-year graduate diploma cannot meet the 92-week / 16-month Temporary Graduate study requirement alone. If combined with other CRICOS degree-level study in Australia totalling 92+ weeks: 2 years (Temporary Graduate visa subclass 485, Post-Higher Education Work stream; default Graduate Diploma stay 2 years, longer if previous study would have attracted a longer stay; one-time (no repeat as primary applicant); apply in Australia within 6 months of course completion while holding or having held a Student visa in the last 6 months; age 35 or under; Temporary Graduate study requirement: CRICOS-registered qualification(s) taught in English totalling at least 2 academic years (92 CRICOS weeks), completed in Australia in no less than 16 calendar months on a visa allowing study; English: IELTS Academic/General 6.5 overall, 5.5 each band (or equivalent) within 12 months).
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    March 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.