Postgraduate

Graduate Diploma in Psychology

Learn foundational psychological theories and diverse perspectives from registered psychologists, academics, and thought leaders.

Please use plan code GD214O in the application system for this program.

Program Overview Why study

According to the Australian Psychological Society, psychology is a science and profession dedicated to understanding how people think, behave, feel, and learn. Psychology is a rapidly growing profession, ideal for those looking to make an impact-driven career with highly transferable skills.

Our Graduate Diploma in Psychology will give you a comprehensive APAC accredited* introduction to the theories and practices of psychology. You’ll explore a variety of psychological perspectives including developmental, biological, cognitive, and social psychology, alongside counselling and research skills. You’ll gain perspectives from practising psychologists, academics, and industry thought leaders. Importantly, you’ll have the flexibility to customise your study with a choice of two contemporary electives in health and wellbeing, motivation and work, or applied virtual care.

As part of this program, potential employment pathways you may be able to work in include social research, mental health, organisational behaviour, human resources, welfare resources, market research, and communications. Furthermore, students with an average grade of 75% are eligible for entrance into RMIT's on-campus Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) (Honours).

*This program has been accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Visit the APAC website for more information on what this means for graduates of the program. Program outcomes

Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the broad foundational theory in psychology and an ability to apply that knowledge in various real-world settings using a scientific approach.
Communicate interpersonally in an effective, culturally appropriate and sensitive way through a broad range of mediums (written, electronic, graphic, oral) with individuals of diverse backgrounds and values.
Critique theory and apply evidence-based knowledge to conceptualise and solve problems in a variety of contexts, independently and collaboratively.
Reflexively implement the values and ethics of psychology through scientific enquiry that is tolerant and respectful of individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds and values.
Generate and evaluate complex solutions in the autonomous pursuit of scholarly inquiry in psychology.