Postgraduate Certificate in Psychological Science

• Build on your undergrad Psychology degree through advanced psychology seminars.
• Choose from a variety of Psychology electives that explore contemporary issues in psychological science, from neuropsychology and intergroup relations to behavioural interventions and psychological approaches to real-world challenges.

To enrol in the PGCertPsycSc, you will need to have one of the following from previous study:

• a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, with at least a B grade average in 75 points of your 300-level Psychology courses (including at least a B in PSYC375 or equivalent)
• any bachelor’s degree plus a prescribed qualifying programme, with at least a B grade average
• other qualifications of an equivalent standard, with special approval.

If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate English language requirements.

See how to provide your English language evidence to UC.

If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Psychological Science or use the admission requirements checker.

How to apply

You can apply online at myUC.

See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.

Choose at least 60 points from any of the following:

• 400-level Psychology courses (excluding PSYC446–PSYC447, PSYC491– PSYC494) 
• PSYC678 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
• Maximum of one 400-level Child and Family Psychology course (excluding CFPY499)

Note that you will need to upgrade to a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Science and include PSYC678 as one of your electives if you want to progress onto further postgraduate Psychology studies.

UC offers a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Science, which includes the same courses as the Certificate, plus an additional semester of electives and a research capstone course.

You can transfer your completed courses in the Certificate to the Diploma, with approval.

UC also offers a Master of Arts (Thesis) and a Master of Science in Psychology or Child and Family Psychology.

Note that you will need to include PSYC678 as one of your electives and upgrade to the Diploma to progress onto further postgraduate Psychology studies.

Graduates of the PGCertPsycSc will be equipped for psychology-informed roles across a range of settings, including public organisations, NGOs, and private companies.