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About the course
This Graduate Diploma in Forensic Psychology provides postgraduate study focused on psychological practice in legal and justice-related contexts. You’ll build knowledge of how psychology is applied to forensic settings and develop discipline-specific skills relevant to professional practice and further training pathways. The course is delivered at Swinburne’s Hawthorn campus with intakes in February and July, as a graduate diploma in psychology. The programme develops advanced psychological assessment, intervention planning, and evidence-based practice for professional settings.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue roles supporting psychological work in justice and community contexts, such as positions within courts, corrections, rehabilitation services, and related agencies. The qualification may also support progression toward further specialist study or supervised training pathways in forensic psychology, depending on eligibility and professional requirements. Outcomes align with graduate diploma-level preparation in psychology with a forensic focus. Preparing graduates for organisational psychology, counselling support, human services, and specialist practitioner pathways.
Living Costs in Melbourne**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318 |
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