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Postgraduate Certificate in Psychological Science

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma

Duration

6 months

Next start date

Expected Feb 2027

Campus

Main Campus

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Summary

Deepen your understanding of psychological science and its application in different contexts with UC’s Postgraduate Certificate in Psychological Science (PGCertPsycSc).

This Certificate will build your capability in psychological theory and research literacy.

Entry criteria

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.

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