The Graduate Diploma in Psychology provides an excellent development of the scientific basis of Psychology and the option to acquire competence in a range of professional skills. The Graduate Diploma in Psychology provides professional Psychological training and practical skills, based on a strong theoretical and empirical foundation.

The Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Postgraduate) will provide students with a 4th year in Psychology that satisfies the requirements for accreditation by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). It will allow students to develop advanced research skills, skills at a pre-professional level in psychological assessment and counselling, as well as to acquire knowledge of a number of areas in psychology at an advanced level.

Successful completion of the Graduate Diploma will allow students to meet the APAC requirements for entry to accredited psychology coursework Masters programs, as well as meeting the academic requirements for entry into our professional training program at the Masters level. The Graduate Diploma is not an Honours program, and therefore, graduates will not be eligible for entry into the PhDs in Clinical and Health Psychology, or other Research Higher Degrees.

One year full-time or two years part-time study. Entry is available in February each year. Please refer to the Term dates on the University website at: www.newcastle.edu.au/dates/

To qualify for graduation with the Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Postgraduate), a candidate shall satisfactorily complete a program of study totaling no less less than 80 units, comprising coursework and research components from the list of core courses.

There are many career opportunities for four-year trained graduates in Psychology: Area Health Services, both mental health and general health, Department of Community Services, Department of Aging, Disability & Home Care, in the private sector (career counselling, human factors within Human Resources, rehabilitation counsellors) and voluntary organisations. Graduates of the program will be eligible for entry into post-graduate professional training programs in Psychology at Masters level.