Graduate Diploma of Psychological Studies
The Graduate Diploma of Psychological Studies is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as an undergraduate three year sequence in psychology.
Applications for the 2021 intake have closed. For information about the 2022 intake, please contact us.
Psychological Studies at Western
Psychology is the field of inquiry that uses scientific techniques and methods to understand and explain behaviour and experience. The Graduate Diploma of Psychological Studies is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as a three-year sequence in Psychology for students with an undergraduate degree and as a bridging program for further studies in psychology. Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for an accredited fourth year in Psychology.
The Graduate Diploma of Psychological Studies prepares graduates for an accredited fourth year in Psychology; it does not comprise such a fourth year.
Western Sydney University has been ranked in the Top 200 Universities in the world for Psychology, in the 2021 QS World University Rankings by Subject.
Fees: $32,240*
Delivery: On campus
"Academic staff at WSU are incredibly helpful. All are highly professional, knowledgeable and well equipped to teach effectively."
— Felicia Debreczeni. Bachelor of Psychology
As a psychological studies graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities in:
Psychologist in private practice
Government departments such as Department of Family and Community Services and Department of Ageing Disabilities
Occupational Psychologist
Psychologist (with further study)
Registered psychologists evaluate and diagnose mental health patterns and provide consultation. Interning is available at organisations such as the Department of Family & Community Services, and the Department of Aging Disabilities & Home Care.
Occupational Psychologists apply psychological principles and techniques to study occupational behaviour, working conditions and organisational structure, and solve problems of work performance and organisational design.
Educational Psychologists investigate learning and teaching, and develop psychological techniques to foster the development and skills of individuals and groups in educational settings.
Academia involves being a Lecturer and/or Tutor as well as undertaking world-class research in psychology. As a teaching academic you prepare and deliver lectures and conduct tutorials in one or more subjects within a prescribed program of study and conduct research in psychology.