Postgraduate coursework
Find important course information and key dates to support your journey as a Postgraduate Psychology student at UNSW.
The demand for the advanced-level skills of registered psychologists has never been higher. The School of Psychology offers four postgraduate degrees: the Graduate Diploma of Psychology, the Graduate Certificate in Child Development, the Master of Psychology (Clinical) and the Master of Psychology (Forensic).
Our postgraduate programs are designed to meet the growing need for registered psychologists and professionals with specialised psychological skills. A number of our programs are accredited with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and our staff are renowned for their research expertise and teaching excellence.
View our postgraduate psychology degrees and find important student information below.
Postgraduate psychology degrees
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The Graduate Diploma in Psychology provides students who have already been awarded a bachelor's degree with the opportunity to gain an accredited psychology sequence and is the first step on the pathway to becoming a registered professional psychologist.
UNSW Program Code: 5331
For more information regarding entry requirements, fees and how to apply, please visit the Graduate Diploma in Psychology degree page, opens in a new window.
Important student information:
- 2024 Key Dates, opens in a new window 2025 Key Dates, opens in a new window
- Program Guide, opens in a new window
- Typical Annual Course Availability and Progression Plan, opens in a new window
- Course Outlines, opens in a new window
The Graduate Diploma in Psychology (5331) program is delivered using the UNSW Hexamester Academic Calendar, opens in a new window.
The program’s key dates and some policies may be different to those applicable to students enrolled in standard UNSW programs using the standard academic calendar.
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The Graduate Certificate in Child Development gives professionals from non-psychology backgrounds specialised skills to apply psychological principles to their work with children, improving outcomes for children with diverse needs.
UNSW Program Code: 7419
For more information regarding entry requirements, fees and how to apply, please visit the Graduate Certificate in Child Development degree page, opens in a new window.
Important Information:
- 2024 Key Dates, opens in a new window 2025 Key Dates, opens in a new window
- Program Guide, opens in a new window
- Typical Annual Course Availability & Progression Plan, opens in a new window
- Course Outlines, opens in a new window
The Graduate Certificate in Child Development (7419) program is delivered using the UNSW Hexamester Academic Calendar, opens in a new window.
The program’s key dates and some policies may be different to those applicable to students enrolled in standard UNSW programs using the standard academic calendar.
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The Master of Psychology (Clinical) is the next step towards a professional career as a registered clinical psychologist. The program is designed for students who have already completed a four-year APAC-accredited sequence in psychology and enrolled students must register as provisional psychologists prior to program commencement.
UNSW Program Code: 8256
For more information regarding entry requirements, fees and how to apply, please visit the Master of Psychology (Clinical) degree page, opens in a new window.
Important student information:
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The Master of Psychology (Forensic) is designed for psychologists looking to pursue a career within the legal system and is the next step towards a professional career as a registered forensic psychologist. Students must have already completed a four-year APAC-accredited sequence in psychology to be eligible for this program and enrolled students must register as provisional psychologists prior to program commencement.
UNSW Program Code: 8257
For more information regarding entry requirements, fees and how to apply, please visit the Master of Psychology (Forensic) degree page.
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The Master of Clinical Neuropsychology is designed specifically for practicing Psychologists with one Area of Practice Endorsement to upgrade their skills in neuropsychology and to provide them with a pathway to gain a second endorsement as a Clinical Neuropsychologist from the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA).
Candidates must have already completed a six-year APAC-accredited sequence in psychology and hold general registration, with PsyBA, with an Area of Practice Endorsement to be eligible for this program.
UNSW Program Code: 8266
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* Applications active each year between 1st August to 31st October.
Applicants submitting an application for either the Master of Psychology (Clinical) or the Master of Psychology (Forensic), please complete the Supplementary Application Form here, opens in a new window. Once completed, please save a copy of the form and upload it to your Apply Online, opens in a new window application.
Applicants submitting an application for the Master of Clinical Neuropsychology, please complete the Supplementary Application Form here, opens in a new window. Once completed, please save a copy of the form and upload it to your Apply Online, opens in a new window application.
The HODSPA Psychology Reference Portal can be accessed here, opens in a new window to submit your references.