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Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science
Deakin University - Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, Australia
AUD 43600
Annual Tuition Fee
Free
Application Fee
12 months
Duration
6.5
IELTS
79
TOEFL
55%
Min GPA
Program Overview
The Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science (H603) offers students who have already successfully completed an undergraduate degree in any other discipline from a recognised university but who wish to change career path the opportunity to complete a major sequence in psychology without having to undertake a full-three-year degree.
This one-year Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science (H603) is a 10-credit point course that is compliant with AQF level 8 standards of knowledge and skills will be subject to Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accreditation assessment in 2019 and, if approved, will enable you to undertake additional study in pursuit of professional registration as a psychologist.
All 10 units are compulsory and there are no elective units. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science (H603) students can undertake the further study required to fully register as a psychologist, or enter a variety of professional areas that are demanding the skills of an undergraduate course in psychology.
Additional Information
Program Level Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma
College/University Processing Time 3 Days
Program Format Full-Time
General Admission Requirement
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's degree.
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Tuition Fee
The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.
Average Tuition Fee Per Year
43600
Tuition Fee
(AUD)
Free
Application Fee
(AUD)
29710 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(AUD)
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Scholarships
Deakin Vice-Chancellor’s Meritorious 100% Scholarship 2026 (India)
The Vice-Chancellor’s Meritorious 100% Scholarship Program 2026 is an initiative of Deakin University to reward students with meritorious academic backgrounds and excellent co-curricular achievements.
The 100% scholarships are available for:
- Indian citizens currently living in India with a valid Indian passport during the application period.
- Offered for the entire duration of undergraduate or postgraduate programs.
- Geared towards individuals who aspire to contribute to their communities.
Academic eligibility criteria
- 85% overall in Year 12 scores of CBSE/ICSE/State Board; OR
- 10 overall in the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE)/A Level; OR
- 32 overall in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP); OR
- 80% overall in an undergraduate degree.
Scholarships and Bursaries
Deakin University offers a wide range of scholarships and bursaries to assist students from India in supporting their tuition fees for onshore studies in Australia.
These are based on academic merit as outlined in the table below and are offered on the total indicative tuition fee stated in the offer letter. The scholarships and bursaries are applicable for the entire duration of the course.
| SCHOLARSHIPS/BURSARIES | BOARD/DEGREE/LEVEL | ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS | |
| 20% Bursary (Deakin India Bursary) | UG COURSES | PG COURSES | |
| CBSE / ICSE / State Board | 70 to 79.9% | ||
| GCSE / A Level | 8 to 9.9 | ||
| IB Diploma | 27 to 31.9 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | 60 to 74.9 % | ||
| 25% Scholarship (Deakin India Merit Scholarship) | CBSE / ICSE / State Board | 80% & above | |
| GCSE / A Level | 10 & above | ||
| IB Diploma | 32 & above | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | 75% & above | ||
This scholarship is conditional on acceptance of terms and conditions, which will be specified in the acceptance form
Key Information
- Scholarships and bursaries are available for all intakes and across all Deakin University campuses in Australia.
- Open to students applying for any undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program.
Students need to share the following documents while nominating a student for the Vice Chancellor Scholarship:
- Video SOP
- All Extra Curricular activities certificates from the last 4 years
- Two Letters of Recommendations
- Statement of Purpose
- Resume (If Applicable)
- Cover Letter
Deakin College Foundation Pathway Scholarship
Students who complete the Deakin College Foundation program and enroll directly into a Deakin University degree will be eligible for the new Deakin College Foundation Pathway Scholarship.
| Important dates | Benefits |
| Commencing T1 2025 until December 2027 | 10% off the bachelor's degree tuition fees if the graduating Foundation student achieves a grade between 60% and 65% |
| 15% off the bachelor's degree tuition fees if the graduating Foundation student achieves a grade of 65%+ | |
| Eligibility criteria | |
| The bursary is open to all international students. The bursary can not be held in conjunction with any other Deakin scholarship. | |
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