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Postgraduate
Qualification
20 Months Full-Time
Duration
Mar, Jul, Nov
Start Dates
10
Units
$3,710*
Fees Per Unit
Whether you’re ready for an exciting and fulfilling career change or simply fascinated by what makes people tick, Swinburne Online’s Graduate Diploma of Psychology will give you the tools to turn your passion into purpose.
If you’ve completed a bachelor’s degree in any field and want to move into psychology, this course is your launchpad. Whether you’re on a pathway to becoming a registered psychologist or looking to work in areas like mental health, community services, or counselling — this program gives you the foundation you need to carve the path you choose.
Designed for students with a bachelor’s degree in any discipline, who don’t want to commit to a three-year undergraduate degree, this course provides the equivalent foundation of an APAC-accredited three-year undergraduate psychology degree, giving you the credentials to continue your journey towards registration.
‘The flexibility to study at my own pace and my own time was perfect and allowed me to finish my degree in around 3 years, using every [teaching period] I could.’
Jacob, Swinburne Online graduate
Careers in psychology will be in high demand in the future, with a 13.3% increase expected in the next 5 years.
We’re ranked 24th for the Young University Rankings 2024 – a list the world’s best universities that are 50 years old or younger.
We’re ranked 24th for the Young University Rankings 2024 – a list the world’s best universities that are 50 years old or younger.
The Graduate Diploma in Psychology consists of:
This course is designed with your growth in mind. With academic depth and industry relevance, it’s perfect for career-changers, return-to-work professionals, and anyone ready to go even further into the world of psychology. You’ll graduate with confidence, clarity, and choices — whether it’s continuing the registration pathway or putting your skills to work in roles that help those who seek empathy, insights and understanding.
On successful completion of this Course students will be able to:
Course rules
To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate in Business Administration students must complete 50 credit points comprising of:
Volume of Learning
The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration consists of a total of 4 units (50 credit points). Units normally carry 12.5 credit points (cps). In each standard teaching period, four (4) units normally constitute a full-time load of 50 credit points and two (2) units normally constitute a part-time load of 25 credit points.
Maximum Academic Credit
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration is 25 credit points (normally two units).
To gain entry into this course, applicants must have one of the following:
If you are applying as an international student, please view the English language requirements.
To gain entry into this course, applicants must have one of the following:
If you are applying as an international student, please view the English language requirements.
*Note: Unit fees may change each year.
FEE-HELP provided loans are available to assist eligible students to pay their course fees and there are a range of university, government and privately funded scholarships and prizes.
Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. You may be eligible for Swinburne Scholarships.
Course fees will be affected by a student’s unit selection and any credit awarded in recognition of previous academic experience.
This course is offered to domestic and offshore international students.
Domestic students also contribute to student services and amenities via an annual fee.
For more details on scholarships and financial support, visit the Swinburne website or speak with a Course Consultant!
This diploma opens doors to mental health, counselling, research, and community roles. Here’s what you could do—and what you might earn (based on Seek Australia):
Help clients with diverse mental health needs access care and navigate support systems.
Help clients with diverse mental health needs access care and navigate support systems.
Provide strategic advice and support to improve mental health outcomes in individuals or communities.
Provide strategic advice and support to improve mental health outcomes in individuals or communities.
Use behavioural strategies to support individuals with mental health challenges or neurodiversity.
Use behavioural strategies to support individuals with mental health challenges or neurodiversity.
Design and evaluate behavioural intervention plans for clients with complex needs.
Design and evaluate behavioural intervention plans for clients with complex needs.
Support psychological service teams by managing programs and operational needs.
Support psychological service teams by managing programs and operational needs.
After this, you can register as a general psychologist and start practicing.
Each degree is thoughtfully designed for online learning, ensuring your experience is fulfilling and supported. At Swinburne Online, we want to ensure that your journey with us is a success. Our team of academic and online experts have developed engaging, media-rich course materials using cutting-edge digital technology and advanced teaching resources.
Canvas is where all your classwork will take place. You’ll experience engaging lectures, tackle assignments, and connect with others on lively discussion boards. All within an easy-to-use platform. Stay on top of your progress, plan your studies with ease, and set your own pace — whether you want to fast-track your degree with up to 12 units a year or take it slow with part-time study. It’s all about balancing your studies with the rest of your life!
We’re there for you each step of the way. Our dedicated Student Advisors are your go-to guides. They’ll help you through your enrolment, course planning, technical support and other questions you might have.
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The suite of Swinburne Online Business degrees provides students with the opportunity to forge connections within the industry. Students hear from industry leaders and work with real-life clients with demonstrated experience within their respective fields, such as SEEK.
