Diploma in Psychology

Murdoch University is known for its diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs designed to cater to the needs of a rapidly changing world. The university fosters a dynamic learning environment that encourages critical thinking, research, and practical skill development. With a commitment to academic excellence and a strong research culture, Murdoch University continues to be a prominent institution in the Australian higher education landscape.

If you’re working towards becoming a registered psychologist and have already completed an accredited three-year undergraduate psychology degree or equivalent, this course provides you with an alternative option to an honours year to satisfy the educational requirements needed to register and work as a provisional psychologist or further your studies with an application into a relevant master’s course. If you're in your last semester of your undergraduate psychology degree, you can apply for an early conditional offer based on your results to date. You will need a GPA of at least 2.0 in all psychology units. Students in the Graduate Diploma in Psychology must complete coursework at an advanced level as well as a group-based research project written up as an individual thesis. Hear how Katie's keen interest in psychology led her to pursue her thesis topics in pain research.