Top 100 University Globally1
Informed by the latest APA Guidelines and the Australian Indigenous Psychology Education Project
Accredited with conditions* by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) to provide the necessary qualifications to advance towards becoming a registered psychologist
1QS World University Rankings, 2025
*A student who successfully graduates from a program of study that holds APAC accreditation (either with or without conditions)
at the time of their graduation is considered to have completed an APAC-accredited program of study.
Career outcomes
The UTS Online Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced) is suitable for professionals who are wanting to prepare for a rich career in psychology – whether it be in a clinical, educational or business setting, community or support services, or as a researcher.
$112k
The average annual salary for psychologists, according to Burning Glass Technologies (2021).
4.2 stars
Psychologists rate their role for job satisfaction, according to Seek (2022).
Studying this course may also lead to a range of new roles such as psychologist, clinical psychologist, neuropsychologist, counsellor or researcher.
With the UTS Online Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced), you will have the capability to use the power of psychology to make a difference, whatever your field of work.
- Learn from experts at the leading edge of psychological science.
- Keep up with the latest science and technology.
- Take a world view with course content based on the latest American Psychological Association (APA) Guidelines.
- Become a culturally-responsive professional by undertaking a curriculum guided by the Australian Indigenous Psychology Education Project (AIPEP).
- Be on your path to becoming a registered psychologist or researcher.
- Have flexibility to learn when it suits you with a course that’s been developed for the online learning platform.
Learning outcomes
Theory and practice
Demonstrate knowledge of psychological theory and practice in local and global communities. Reflect on the knowledge, skills and attributes required for the evaluation and integration of emerging evidence into practice.
Psychological science and research
Apply knowledge of psychometric theory to the implementation and interpretation of widely used psychological tests, and complete an independent research project and thesis demonstrating advanced knowledge of qualitative or quantitative research methods and data analytic techniques.
Ethical practice
Employ appropriate values and ethical standards in psychological research and practice.
Communication skills
Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, including interpersonal and interview skills appropriate to psychological practice.
The UTS Online Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced) is for professionals who want to build a career in psychology to drive positive change in communities, organisations and the lives of individuals.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be eligible to apply for your master's degree in psychology. Once you are enrolled into your master's, you will be eligible to apply for provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
See entry requirements under course information for more eligibility information.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE (exit only)
4 SUBJECTS
or, continue studying
GRADUATE DIPLOMA
+6 SUBJECTS
earn your degree and consider further study
GRADUATE DIPLOMA (ADVANCED)
+6 SUBJECTS
earn your degree
For more information, download your course guide or speak with an Enrolment Advisor.
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UTS Online’s Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced) comprises 6 subjects.
Complete the following subjects:
- Psychological Science Career Readiness – 6 CP
- Advanced Professional Skills and Ethical Issues in Psychology – 6 CP
- Advanced Psychological Assessment and Intervention – 6 CP
- Advanced Research Methods – 6 CP
- Research Project A – 12 CP*
- Research Project B – 12 CP*
*Subjects are double the weighting and duration of the standard 6 CP subjects.
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Course information
Entry requirements
Applicants must have completed one of the following UTS-recognised qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Graduate Diploma
All applicants must have completed the following in the last 10 years:
- An Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited Level 1 program in psychology (or equivalent) with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 5.0 out of 7.
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.
All subjects from the Graduate Certificate
+
8 subjects from the Master of Advanced Nursing
English language requirements apply to both international and domestic students. Please refer to the UTS English language requirements for further information on how to satisfy the requirements for the course/s.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: minimum 7.0 overall with a minimum of 7.0 in each subtest; or TOEFL: internet-based: minimum 94 overall with a minimum score of 24 for reading and listening, 23 for speaking and 27 for writing; or PTE: minimum 65 overall with a minimum score of 65 in each subtest.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
All units from the Graduate Certificate
+
4 Diploma units
or continue studying
To assist with all or some of your tuition fees, FEE-HELP is available for eligible students. This government-supported loan scheme is designed to help eligible full-fee paying students pay their tuition fees.
To check your eligibility, feel free to speak with an Enrolment Advisor today.
All units from the Graduate Certificate
+
4 Diploma units
or continue studying
Upcoming intakes
UTS Online psychology courses have six intakes per year.
The diagram below shows all upcoming intakes, with the next intake highlighted in blue.
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