Overview

Throughout the Psychology (Online) course from Adelaide University you’ll gain the necessary skills required for meaningful careers in industries like healthcare, education, business and community services. Whether your goal is to become a psychologist or use psychological insights to enhance your current career, this program prepares you to make a difference.

With flexible online study, you can balance your learning with work and other life commitments. Access engaging resources, expert guidance and practical skills development at your own pace. Gain the knowledge and tools to contribute positively to individuals, organisations and society.

For those looking to become a psychologist, this diploma is simply the first step in your journey. Further study is needed to continue down the path to registration as a clinical psychologist.

Career opportunities:

A Graduate Diploma in Psychology from Adelaide University opens doors to a wide range of impactful careers. Whether enhancing team productivity, promoting inclusion or addressing societal challenges, your career could create lasting change.

You could influence workplace culture at companies like Deloitte. Perhaps you’ll be responsible for enhancing customer experiences for organisations such as the Department of Human Services. Or you could use your skills to drive mental health initiatives at Beyond Blue, assist communities through roles at Anglicare, or uncover behavioural insights for marketing firms like Ogilvy.

Other potential careers include:

Human resource manager
Counsellor
Market researcher
Community support officer.

With expertise in analysing human behaviour, conducting research and applying psychological principles, you’ll be prepared to make a difference in industries like healthcare, education, business and social services.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Developmental Psychology
Psychological Health & Wellbeing
Applying Research Methods in Psychology
Culture and Context
Social Psychology
Cognitive Psychology

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 20 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
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Starting 2026-10-26 00:00:00
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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
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Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Gawler, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 04249J

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) degree or equivalent from an Australian higher education institution.

International non-student visa holders

This program is delivered online. It is open to international students who:

are studying online outside of Australia; or
do not require a student visa to undertake this program in Australia.

It is not available to international students wishing to study in Australia on a student visa.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20390 AUD / year

≈ 20390 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

20275 AUD / year

≈ 20275 AUD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Psychology (Online).

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