Graduate Diploma in Psychology : How to apply

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How to apply

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Applications are now open for 2021!

Midyear intake semester 2 2020 - now closed

Summer term intake 2021 - now open

When do applications close?	Sunday 15 November 2020*
When do classes start?	Monday 4 January 2021

*Applications submitted after this date will still be accepted so long as places are still available.

Start year intake semester one 2021 - now open

When do applications close?	Monday 1 February 2021
When do classes start?	Week beginning Monday 1 March 2021

Mid year intake semester two 2021 - now open

When do applications close?	Sunday 20 June 2021
When do classes start?	Week beginning Monday 26 July 2021

Before you begin your application, make sure you have the following ready:

The year you graduated from your highest level of education
The year you started and finished your most recent qualification
For Melbourne alumni, your former student ID
A copy of your transcript. You can upload a copy or share it via My eQuals or CHESICC.

To search for your course:

Course code	Course title	Course category	Availability year (year you want to start)
340AA	Graduate Diploma in Psychology	Graduate Diploma	2021

Good to know:

Only select one version of the course. For example: 2021 - full time - summer intake - Graduate Australian Fee Place
Once you’ve entered and reviewed your details you’ll be sent an automated email to confirm you’ve successfully registered – this is when you’ll begin your official application.
Select ‘Yes’ if you would like to apply for advanced standing (credit or recognition of prior learning). Find out more about advanced standing.
Make sure you save your application throughout

Categories	Extra requirements
Studied at another university	A copy of your transcript. You can upload a copy or submit it via My eQuals or CHESICC. If uploading a copy of your transcript you need to know: If your transcript includes a record of the grading scheme If your transcript includes a statement of completion
Born outside Australia	What year you entered Australia
Permanent resident (but not an Australian citizen)	The date your residency was granted If you’ll be residing in Australia during the course What year you entered Australia
Holder of a permanent humanitarian visa, or intend to apply for a permanent humanitarian visa	The date your visa was granted If you’ll be residing in Australia during the course What year you entered Australia
You live with a parent or guardian	Their highest level of educational attainment
Rural or regional background: you have lived in a rural area for 5 years (consecutive) or 10 years (cumulatively).	Whether you live or lived in a rural or isolated area as defined by the Australian Standard Geographic Classification of: RA2, RA3, RA4 or RA5. If you are based in Victoria this essentially means anywhere outside of Melbourne or Geelong. You can check the classification of your address on the Department of Health and Ageing website.

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