Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology

The Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology is designed for those seeking professional accreditation and is undertaken upon completion of an accredited three-year sequence in psychology. For those students who meet entry requirements, it provides an accredited fourth year of study enabling provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (opens in a new window) (PBA). This course shares common classes with the specialist (non-honours) year of the Bachelor of Psychology program.

Local International
Delivery Mode On campus On campus
Location Bankstown campus Bankstown campus
Duration 1 Year Full Time/2 Years Part Time 1 Year Full Time
Intake Information Available Intake 2 (February) Available Intake 2 (February)
Course Code 952756 [Intake 2 (February)] 1502.5 [CRICOS Code 028481C]
Fee Information Local Course Fees (opens in a new window) International Course Fees (opens in a new window)

How to Apply

All domestic applications for entry to UWS postgraduate courses must be made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens in a new window). Step by step instructions are available on the How to Apply pages.

All international applications for entry to UWS postgraduate courses must be made via the International Student Admission Application form. Step by step instructions are available on the International Admissions pages.

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If you are interested in completing a higher research degree, for example Masters Honours, information is accessible from UWS Research (opens in a new window).