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Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced)

Murdoch University - Perth Campus

Australia,Western Australia

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 37,080/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Feb 2026

Apply Date

Australia, Western Australia

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1973

Total Students: 25,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

90 South St, Murdoch WA 6150, Australia

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced)

Program Overview

If you’re working towards becoming a registered psychologist and have already completed an accredited three-year undergraduate psychology degree or equivalent, this course provides you with an alternative option to an honours year to satisfy the educational requirements needed to register and work as a provisional psychologist or further your studies with an application into a relevant master’s course upon completion of the course.

If you're in your last semester of your undergraduate psychology degree, you can apply for an early conditional offer based on your results to date. Admission into this course usually requires a credit average or better in your undergraduate psychology units.

Students in the Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced) must complete coursework at an advanced level as well as a group-based research project written up as an individual thesis. Hear how Katie's keen interest in psychology led her to pursue her thesis topics in pain research.

On completion of this course, you can apply for a masters program in Psychology like the Master of Applied Psychology (Professional) or Master of Applied Psychology (Clinical).

3 reasons to study a Graduate Diploma in Psychology at Murdoch

Take the first step to becoming a registered psychologist through the coursework units, which are designed to enhance the practical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary for psychologists.
Equips you with essential skills in analytics, problem-solving, research, critical thinking, and communication while also providing a deep understanding of mental health issues and foundations of psychological assessment and intervention
Complete a research project in an area of psychology that interests you. You'll gain an in-depth understanding of a particular topic, collaborate with peers, and develop high-level writing skills by preparing an individual thesis
Take advantage of our scholarships such as the Murdoch University Academic Excellence Award.

What you'll learn

Analytics and problem-solving
Research and information sourcing
Critical thinking, judgment, and decision making
The appreciation of mental health issues and how this impacts at an individual, family, and community level
Interpersonal, oral, and written communication
Foundations of psychological assessment and intervention

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma

Application Processing Days

10 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

12 Months

Backlogs Allowed

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
feb 2026		Open
jul 2025		Closed
jul 2026		Opening Later

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 37,080 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Murdoch University - Perth Campus

CAD 29,710 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 7.0 Minimum Listening - 7.0 Minimum Reading - 7.0 Minimum Writing - 7.0 Minimum Speaking - 7.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 94.0 Minimum Listening - 24.0 Minimum Reading - 24.0 Minimum Writing - 27.0 Minimum Speaking - 23.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 66.0 Minimum Listening - 66.0 Minimum Reading - 67.0 Minimum Writing - 66.0 Minimum Speaking - 65.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 50.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Pathway program scholarships	Undergraduate Scholarships	Postgraduate Scholarships
We offer a 50% scholarship for our Foundation Program and a 25% scholarship for our Diploma	Undergraduate Scholarships - up to 40% Academic Merit Scholarship	Up to 40% Academic Merit Scholarship

International Welcome Scholarship

Murdoch is offering a 20% fee reduction scholarship for international students from eligible countries, commencing in 2025.

Level of study:

Undergraduate
Postgraduate

Semester Availability:

Semester 2
Trimester 3
Trimester 2
Trimester 1
Semester 1

Eligibility

You are eligible to receive this scholarship if you meet all the following requirements:

You are an international, full fee paying student
You are starting studies at one of Murdoch's Western Australian campuses in 2025
You are starting studies for an eligible Murdoch coursework degree set out below
You are a citizen of one of the eligible countries set out belowyou are not receiving any other Murdoch scholarship
You are not subject to any of the exceptions set out below.

You are not eligible to receive this scholarship if you:

Are an Australian citizen or permanent residency visa holder (even if you are also a citizen of one of the eligible countries)
Are not required to pay international student tuition fees
Have received an Australian Government scholarship that covers all or part of your tuition fees
Are sponsored by a non-Australian Government funding body that covers all or part of your tuition fees.

Eligible courses:

Bachelor, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master’s by coursework degrees available to international students and delivered at one of Murdoch’s Western Australian campuses (excluding the Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Veterinary Biology, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and Master of Clinical Psychology)

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

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