Professional Psychology

About the course

This Graduate Diploma course provides foundation and advanced studies in the disciplines of biological, developmental, cognitive and personality psychology. Some of the programs provide the required foundational sequence of subjects for students who wish to pursue a career as a registered psychologist.

What you might learn

During the course, you will enrol into subjects such as advanced research methods in psychology, psychological theory and practice as well as a thesis/research project as part of the course. This will enable you to build on skills from your previous studies or enhance your skills in your current employment.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as counsellor, clinical psychologist, occupational psychologist, educational psychologist, occupational psychologist, sport and exercise psychologist, and etc. in companies including schools, universities, hospitals, companies, private practice, and etc.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

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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

Average Salary***

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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2022)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: payscale.com