M5013 Graduate Diploma in Psychology
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Graduate Diploma in Psychology (M5013) is a 60-credit-point, graduate diploma course from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, taught at Monash Online. Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.
- Credit points
- 60
- Campus
- Monash Online
- Online
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
This course offers graduates a major in psychology accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), permitting them to undertake the further training needed to obtain professional qualifications.
This course enables you to gain an introduction to psychology as a behavioural science including training in research techniques and research design and analysis. As you progress through the course, you will cover topics such as developmental and biological psychology, psychopathology and clinical psychology, principles and processes of test development, test administration and test interpretation. The course also covers cognitive psychology, cross-cultural and Indigenous psychology, social psychology and personality. You will gain a strong foundation in professional ethics for psychologists, including advanced knowledge of the ethical, legal and professional responsibilities of practising psychologists.
Course structure
Core units54 credit points
- PSY4111Psychology foundations: The individualNo reviews yet6 cp
- PSY4122Psychology foundations: The social selfNo reviews yet6 cp
- PSY4051Psychological inquiry: Theory, methods, and practice 1No reviews yet6 cp
- PSY4131Developmental and biological psychologyNo reviews yet6 cp
- PSY4032Psychopathology and clinical scienceNo reviews yet6 cp
- PSY4041Psychological testing and ethicsNo reviews yet6 cp
- PSY4062Psychological inquiry: Theory, methods, and practice 2No reviews yet6 cp
- PSY4081Perception and cognitionNo reviews yet6 cp
- PSY4151Personality and social psychologyNo reviews yet6 cp
Elective unit6 credit points
The handbook's description of this structure
The course consists of nine core units and one elective unit. You must complete both foundational units (PSY4111 and PSY4122) before proceeding to the intermediate units (PSY4131 and PSY4051). Once both intermediate units are complete, you are able to progress onto the advanced level units.
Course progression map
The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.
The course comprises 10 units (60 points).
Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.
You must complete:
- PSY4111 Psychology foundations: The individual
- PSY4122 Psychology foundations: The social self
- PSY4051 Psychological inquiry: Theory, methods, and practice 1
- PSY4131 Developmental and biological psychology
- PSY4032 Psychopathology and clinical science
- PSY4041 Psychological testing and ethics
- PSY4062 Psychological inquiry: Theory, methods, and practice 2
- PSY4081 Perception and cognition
- PSY4151 Personality and social psychology
and one elective unit from the following:
- PSY4140 Introduction to counselling
- PSY4180 Contemporary issues and new directions in psychology
Learning outcomes
These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.
Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:
- 1
Critically appraise and apply psychological knowledge to individual, societal and global challenges.
- 2
Effectively communicate a broad and coherent body of psychological knowledge to diverse audiences in a variety of formats.
- 3
Recognise the diversity of populations and apply psychological knowledge and skills in a culturally responsive manner.
- 4
Apply knowledge of group processes and dynamics, and demonstrate the ability to lead and productively participate in group work.
- 5
Critically evaluate a range of research paradigms and methods and undertake research to solve real world problems.
- 6
Critically appraise and apply professional, ethical, and legal frameworks in the discipline of psychology.
- 7
Demonstrate self-reflection and reflexivity in the application of psychological knowledge and skills.
Entry requirements
English language
Monash Level A, that is: IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 58 overall with no band lower than 50; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18; or Equivalent approved English test
More information
Progression to further studies
Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to one of the following Monash University APAC-accredited fourth year psychology programs:
- Honours in Psychology
- Graduate Diploma of Psychology Advanced (M5003)
- Graduate Diploma of Professional Psychology (D5002)
Admission to fourth-year courses is determined by academic merit. Admission requirements can be found on the Monash Study website.
Professional accreditation
This course offers graduates a major in psychology accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), permitting them to undertake the further training needed to obtain professional qualifications.
Other information
This course offers graduates a major in psychology accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), permitting them to undertake the further training needed to obtain professional qualifications.
This course enables you to gain an introduction to psychology as a behavioural science including training in research techniques and research design and analysis. As you progress through the course, you will cover topics such as developmental and biological psychology, psychopathology and clinical psychology, principles and processes of test development, test administration and test interpretation. The course also covers cognitive psychology, cross-cultural and Indigenous psychology, social psychology and personality. You will gain a strong foundation in professional ethics for psychologists, including advanced knowledge of the ethical, legal and professional responsibilities of practising psychologists.
Contacts
- Academic Coordinator
- Dr Simone Thomas
Common questions
Where can I study Graduate Diploma in Psychology?
At Monash Online.
How do I plan my Graduate Diploma in Psychology units?
Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.