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The University of Newcastle is a multi-campus institution offering programs in a number of locations.
Having a broad understanding of brain functions, mind and human behaviour is not only interesting, but highly relevant to all of us in our everyday lives. The University of Newcastle’s Graduate Diploma in Psychological Science has been designed for those interested in expanding their knowledge in, or pursuing a career in Psychology.
The program provides an alternative pathway into the field of Psychology. It allows graduates of an undergraduate degree (or higher‐level qualification) in any discipline to develop skills in the discipline of Psychology.
The Australian Psychology Accreditation Council have registered our Graduate Diploma as an accredited ‘Level 1’ program, where students learn the foundational psychology competencies (broadly equivalent to the level of competence of a Bachelors Degree in Psychology).
You will engage with current research throughout the program to gain a foundational understanding of key psychological concepts, theories and practices.
Key areas of study include:
Successful completion of this program will open up the pathway for further study should you wish to pursue a career in Psychology. Graduates of this program may be eligible to apply for the 1-year Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) program, which is required to apply for the Clinical and Professional coursework Master’s programs. Alternatively, you may wish to pursue other postgraduate pathways in Psychology such as the Master of Business Psychology.
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Graduates develop a wide range of knowledge and skills valued across industries. You may continue to progress in your current career into management levels or shift your focus to specialise in human service organisations, employment agencies, counselling services, personnel management, market research, or health and community services.
Graduates will also have the option to continue with their education in Psychology by applying for entry to the Honours or Master’s program depending on their chosen career path to develop their professional and clinical skills.
This program is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.
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Applications for Semester 1 2024 are now closed. To be notified when applications for Semester 1 2025 open, complete the form above.
Both students and education agents can submit applications online. This is our preferred way of application. You can save your application after you have started, and come back to it later.
To ensure that the process goes smoothly for you, you should complete the following steps before applying:
You will be considered for entry based on criteria such as your undergraduate studies and/or equivalent prior learning and/or relevant work experience.
Make sure you double check the special entry requirements, assumed knowledge or recommended studies for the degree:
In order to be admitted into the program, applicants must have successfully completed:
Students will be allowed a maximum of two attempts at the test. Students who do not pass the test will not be permitted to commence the program. Students will be able to defer their offer of admission for one year, and re-take the test the following year. Students will be directed to appropriate resources to consult prior to completion of the test.
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