To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.Applicants must have the following: <ul> <li>Completed Australian bachelor&rsquo;s degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent AND Completed Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited Level 1 program in psychology or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5/7 </li> </ul> Psychology qualifications from overseas must be assessed by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) as equivalent to an APAC accredited level 1 program in Psychology. This assessment must be included in the application. Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced)

(STM91741) Complete all of the following subjects:

Core – Psychology (Advanced) – Level 1 

(STM91742) Complete all of the following subjects:

Core – Psychology (Advanced) – Level 2

Structure

This course is for career builders in psychology who seek powerful and positive change in individuals, communities, organisations, and themselves. You will prepare for a rich career in psychology by honing your skills as a scientist-practitioner and researcher in the framework of social responsibility and leadership.
The course has been developed by experienced practitioners and academics at the leading-edge of psychology. It is distinctive in its alignment with American Psychological Association Guidelines as well as the Australian Indigenous Psychology Education Project frameworks that contribute to development of mental health professionals and researchers who will work effectively with and for Indigenous Australians.
The course is delivered 100% online, allowing students to fast-track their journey towards becoming a registered psychologist or researcher.

This UTS program is accredited without conditions by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).

Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)

Apply advanced knowledge and skills in psychology to reflexivity and self-directed pursuit of scholarly inquiry and professional development.

Employ advanced interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills appropriate to psychological practice and research.

Design, analyse and critique advanced theory and research in psychology.

Justify the application of psychological science to personal, professional, and societal goals.

Evaluate advanced knowledge and skills required for research and professional practice that is sensitive to diversity of individuals and culturally appropriate, while critically reflecting on the impacts of ongoing colonisation on the health and wellbeing of Indigenous Australians.

Determine appropriate values and ethical standards in psychological research and practice.

C06149 - Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced)

No session scheduled

SP5 2025

SP6 2025

Year 1

SP2 2026

S6 2026 to SP1 2027

SP5 2026

SP1 2026

SP4 to SP5 2026

SP3 2026

Year 2

The following example shows a typical sequence for a student who starts in SP5.
For more information, download a&nbsp;<a href="https://studyonline.uts.edu.au/online-courses/C06149">course guide</a>&nbsp;and speak to a UTS Online Student Enrolment Advisor about fully online study and a tailored study program entering in any one of the six admission points per year.

SP2 to SP3 2026

SP1 2025

SP4 2025

SP3 2025

SP2 2025

SP6 2025 to SP1 2026

The following example shows a typical sequence for a student who starts in SP1.
For more information, download a&nbsp;<a href="https://studyonline.uts.edu.au/online-courses/C06149">course guide</a>&nbsp;and speak to a UTS Online Student Enrolment Advisor about fully online study and a tailored study program entering in any one of the six admission points per year.

The following example shows a typical sequence for a student who starts in SP4.
For more information, download a&nbsp;<a href="https://studyonline.uts.edu.au/online-courses/C06149">course guide</a>&nbsp;and speak to a UTS Online Student Enrolment Advisor about fully online study and a tailored study program entering in any one of the six admission points per year.

The following example shows a typical sequence for a student who starts in SP3.
For more information, download a&nbsp;<a href="https://studyonline.uts.edu.au/online-courses/C06149">course guide</a>&nbsp;and speak to a UTS Online Student Enrolment Advisor about fully online study and a tailored study program entering in any one of the six admission points per year.

SP6 2026 to SP1 2027

The following example shows a typical sequence for a student who starts in SP6.
For more information, download a&nbsp;<a href="https://studyonline.uts.edu.au/online-courses/C06149">course guide</a>&nbsp;and speak to a UTS Online Student Enrolment Advisor about fully online study and a tailored study program entering in any one of the six admission points per year.

The following example shows a typical sequence for a student who starts in SP2.
For more information, download a&nbsp;<a href="https://studyonline.uts.edu.au/online-courses/C06149">course guide</a>&nbsp;and speak to a UTS Online Student Enrolment Advisor about fully online study and a tailored study program entering in any one of the six admission points per year.

Handbook

C06149 - Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced)

48 Credit points