Study Postgraduate Psychology
Study Postgraduate Psychology at UC to strengthen your psychology expertise, develop advanced research skills, or prepare for further study.
The Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours (BPsycSc(Hons)) and Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Science (PGDipPsycSc) at UC have been designed specifically for Psychology graduates (including the BPsycSc and Psychology majors from the BA, BSc and BHealth) seeking to deepen their disciplinary knowledge, build research capability, and explore new opportunities for further study and career development.
Deepen Psychology expertise
Build advanced knowledge of human behaviour, psychological theory and contemporary issues in psychology.
Build research capability
Develop strong skills in research methods, statistics, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice.
Apply Psychology to real-world challenges
Connect your learning to authentic issues and explore how psychological science can contribute to individual, community, and societal wellbeing.
Choose the Psychological Science pathway that's right for you
Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours (BPsycSc(Hons))
For students seeking advanced Psychology study with a strong research focus
Combine advanced coursework with a substantial research project and develop the skills needed for higher-level research and postgraduate study. Choose between an individual research project or an industry-engaged group research project that applies psychology to real-world challenges.
Highlights
- 120 points, typically completed in one year full-time
- Advanced research methods and statistics training
- Choice of 30-point individual or industry-engaged group research project
- Opportunities to engage with community and industry partners
- Equivalent to Part I of the Master of Science (MSc)
- Pathway to the Master of Science (MSc) Part II, PhD, and professional psychology programmes
Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Science (PGDipPsycSc)
For graduates seeking advanced Psychology study with structured research skill development.
Combine advanced Psychology coursework with a dedicated research capstone designed to strengthen research capability and support progression to further study or Psychology-related careers.
Highlights
- 120 points, full-time or part-time study options
- Dedicated 15-point research capstone course
- Advanced Psychology coursework
- Equivalent to Part I of the Master of Science (MSc)
- Preparation for further postgraduate study and Psychology-related careers
- Pathway to the Master of Science (MSc) Part II and professional psychology programmes
Take the next step
Explore your options for postgraduate Psychological Science at UC.
