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Entry requirements

Overview

Applications for 2027 are now OPEN.

Mid-year intake is NOT AVAILABLE.

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

  • Open to graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Psychology (340AA) at the Melbourne School of Psychological Science
  • Please submit only one course application for which you are eligible, as specified in the “Pathways to Fourth Year/Honours” link above. Submitting multiple applications will not be considered for all options and will not enhance your chances of admission.

    • Selection advice for entry into the psychology Honours program

    The minimum requirement to be eligible for selection to the Psychology honours program is completion of all the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts, or Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Biomedicine, with an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited major in Psychology with a weighted average of at least 70% in the second and third-year Psychology subjects, or equivalent. In computing the weighted average, the average of the third year Psychology subjects is assigned twice the weight of the average of the second year Psychology subjects.

    Selection advice for entry into the Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced)

    The minimum requirement to be eligible for selection to the Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced) is completion of an undergraduate degree and an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited major in Psychology with a weighted average of at least 70% in the second and third-year subjects within the psychology major, or equivalent. In computing the weighted average, the average of the third year Psychology subjects is assigned twice the weight of the average of the second year Psychology subjects.

    General advice for fourth year selection (both Graduate Diploma (Advanced) and Honours programs)

    • The fourth year program comprises of four courses. The course structure is the same across all four Psychology fourth year programs. Please submit only one course application for which you are eligible, as specified in the “Pathways to Fourth Year/Honours” link above. Submitting multiple applications will not be considered for all options and will not enhance your chances of admission.
    • Meeting the minimum requirements outlined above does not guarantee selection; they reflect the minimum standard for eligibility only.
    • Entry is highly competitive and both the total available places in our fourth year programs and the cut-off mark will vary each year depending on the availability of supervisors and resources in suitable project areas.
    • Approximately 100 fourth year program places are available each year.
    • We recommend that prospective students look at the research profiles of our academics to gauge the full breadth of research areas within which a project could be undertaken. Academics may also have listed on their profiles areas they are interested in supervising.

    To calculate your fourth year Psychology entry score you will need two values:

    • a = your average score for Level 2 (second year) psychology subjects
    • b = your average score for Level 3 (third year) psychology subjects

    The formula for calculating your entry score is (a + 2b)/3

    So if your Level 2 average is 70 and your Level 3 average is 80, your formula score would be (70 + 160)/3 = 76.67.

    Applicants are required to satisfy the university’s English language requirements for postgraduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 6.5 is required.

    Further information on the entry score adjustments.

    Selection Timeline 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 NameCourse 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:

    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 the University Graduation Ceremony. A celebration evening is arranged directly with the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences and other students achievements recognised.

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