GraduatePsychology
Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced)
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced) at the University of Melbourne is an APAC-accredited fourth-year psychology program combining advanced coursework with a research project, expanding on the knowledge gained in the accredited Graduate Diploma in Psychology. Students complete three compulsory subjects, including a research project, plus two elective subjects, working with leading experts in the field.
Melbourne is ranked first in Australia and 20th in the world for psychology. Graduates build strong research skills and pre-professional skills in psychological assessment and intervention.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 3 parts
Structure
- The program involves the completion of four advanced coursework subjects and a research project subject
- Each advanced coursework subject entails 400-level lectures and seminars, literature reviews, oral presentations, and other activities
Compulsory Subjects
- Advanced Design and Data Analysis
- Ethics and Evidence-Based Practice
- Research Project
Elective Subjects (Select Two)
- Current Topics in Developmental Psych
- Current Topics in Social Psychology
- Behavioural & Cognitive Neuroscience
- Models of Psychological Processes
Career & PR pathway
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