Applications for 2027 are now OPEN.

Mid-year intake is NOT AVAILABLE.

Study Period: Start Year Intake (Early-Start Semester one 2027)

Entry score calculation with 2020 results

Information on the entry score adjustments.

Selection Timeline 2026 - 2027

START YEAR INTAKE
Application closing date. No late applications accepted. Applicants are required to submit their most recent official academic transcripts. If you are currently completing your degree, updated official transcripts - including final results and evidence of degree completion, received after the application closing date may still be considered. Early submission is recommended.	16 October 2026 11.59pm
Last date to submit GAM (Graduate Access Melbourne) applications. Supporting documents are required by the closing date. No late submissions for GAM accepted.	16 October 2026 11.59pm
Last date to submit APS assessment letter (for external applicants who have studied outside of Australia only). No late submissions for APS letter accepted.	13 November 2026 11.59pm
Successful applicants notified	Late December 2026 - Mid February 2027
Unsuccessful applicants notified	Late December 2026 - Mid February 2027
Orientation	25 February 2027 10am
First day of classes	26 February 2027

Course Codes: To make your application experience easier, you will need to know the “Course Code”:

Course Name	Course Code
Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced)	GDA-PSYCH
Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours)	BH-ARTS
Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours)	BH-SCI
Bachelor of Biomedicine (Degree with Honours)	BH-BMED

Which Course do I apply for? See the pathways document for further information here.

Graduates with a three-year undergraduate degree (or a degree followed by a Graduate Diploma in Psychology) with an APAC accredited psychology major may be eligible for the:

Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours): requires completion of a Bachelor of Arts degree within the last 5 years
Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours): requires completion of a Bachelor of Science degree or an equivalent within the last 10 years
Bachelor of Biomedicine (Degree with Honours): requires completion of a Bachelor of Biomedicine or equivalent within the last 10 years
Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced): requires completion of an undergraduate degree (or have completed Graduate Diploma in Psychology from our school) within last 10 years. In addition, Arts, Science and Biomedicine graduates who wish to apply for Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM) may apply for this course

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

A complete or partial official academic transcript, if your course has not been completed by the application closing date. Academic transcripts must be official documents issued by the Institution, including final marks received for every subject. You must submit a copy of the key grading scheme.
Overseas psychology qualifications: Australian Psychological Society (APS) assessment required
Evidence of English language proficiency

Please view the FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS for further information on entry requirements, application process, research project and more.

GRADUATION

Graduates from the Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced) do not receive their testamurs at a University Graduation Ceremony. A celebration evening is arranged directly from the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences and other students achievements recognised.

Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced)

How to apply

How to apply