Postgraduate diplomas
A postgraduate diploma is equivalent to the fourth year of an honours degree, and the course consists of eight 10-point 400-level Psychology papers in addition to PSYC 490. It is undertaken after completing a bachelor's degree.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) in Psychology
- Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (PGDipArts) in Psychology
Professional programmes
We offer two professional programmes for students who have completed a bachelor's degree in Psychology.
The clinical psychology training programme includes completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology. This requires at least three years of academic and professional training (which also includes completion of a master's degree). Entry into the clinical programme is limited to 14 places each year.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Assessment and Intervention is a one-year programme that prepares you for supervised practice as a registered Psychology Assistant.
Masters' degrees
Completing a master's degree takes two years from the time Psychology 3 is completed. In the first year, students complete courses from Psychology 4 and in the second they complete a thesis.
- Master of Science (Thesis) (MSc(Thesis)) in Psychology
- Master of Arts (Thesis) (MA(Thesis)) in Psychology
- Master of Science (Thesis) (MSc(Thesis)) in Neuroscience
- Master of Science (Thesis) (MSc(Thesis)) in Cognitive Science
Doctorate
A doctorate is the highest research qualification obtainable within the university system. Completing a PhD takes about 3–4 years, and involves developing, conducting and writing up original research that contributes to your chosen field.