Diploma in Psychological Science

About the course

UNE’s Diploma in Psychological Science provides a foundational grounding in psychological studies for those starting a pathway into psychology or adding psychology knowledge to an existing career. You build skills in evidence-based approaches, core psychological theories and research methods, alongside critical thinking, analysis and communication. Designed for flexible online study, this diploma develops discipline-specific capabilities in psychology. The programme introduces counselling basics, community support skills, and behavioural science fundamentals.

Career outcome

This diploma builds broad psychological science knowledge that can support roles where understanding behaviour, communication and evidence-based thinking are valued. Graduates may apply skills across community and human services, education support, youth and mental health settings, business and customer-focused roles, and workplaces needing research literacy and analytical capability. It can also provide a pathway into further undergraduate study in psychology. Preparing graduates for community support, welfare assistant, and care coordination roles, or degree articulation.

Entry requirements

Guaranteed ATAR: 60.00. Entry is based on recent secondary (ATAR), higher education (GPA), VET study, or work experience.

Living Costs in Armidale**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 851 - 1,125	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 764 - 1,010
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 5	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 365 - 483

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)