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Diploma of Psychology
This short diploma introduces psychology without the commitment of a full bachelor degree.
- How long it takes
- 8 to 12 months
- full time
- Level
- Diploma
- University
- How you can study
- Online or on campus
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- VIC, NT
Is this course right for you?
What the Diploma of Psychology asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in how people think and behave
- curiosity about research and evidence
- good communication skills
- a willingness to listen to others
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Diploma or Bachelor?
The Bachelor of Psychology is the higher level qualification, and the Bachelor Degree (Honours) in Psychology is higher again.
See the courseWhere this course can take you
The study that can follow this course.
If you study further
A bachelor degree in psychology
A step towards work as a, median pay $114,600.
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list.
Where you can study this course
There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
Charles Darwin University
Casuarina, Casuarina or Online, NT
4.2from 619 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Mar 2027
- Website for La Trobe College Australia (opens in a new tab)
La Trobe College Australia
Melbourne (Bundoora), VIC
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Diploma of Psychology.
- Foundations of psychology
- Mental health
- Human development and relationships
- Counselling and behaviour change
- Culture and diversity
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose before you enrol.
How is it different from Bachelor of Psychology?
The Bachelor of Psychology is the higher level qualification, and the Bachelor Degree (Honours) in Psychology is higher again.