Course Structure

The Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science consists of 100 credit points, equally distributed across eight core units.

PSY401	Theories of Personality
PSY402	Research Design and Statistics
PSY403	Social Psychology
PSY404	Developmental Psychology
PSY405	Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience
PSY406	Psychopathology
PSY407	Psychology in Practice
PSY408	Psychology Research Capstone

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Graduation Day at Cairnmillar Institute

The date has been set for our 2023 Graduation! Save the date: Thursday 4 May 2023
Course Handbook and Information Sheet
Course Handbook and Information Sheet
Course Handbook and Information Sheet

Postgraduate Courses

We now have several postgraduate pathways available, with Doctorate and Masters Degrees, Bachelor Degrees, Graduate Diplomas and Graduate Certificates in Psychology, Counselling and Psychotherapy.
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We offer several application rounds for our higher education courses, Vocational Education and Training, as well as professional development courses.
my.CMI and Canvas

my.CMI is the central destination for your studies at Cairnmillar. Students will find links to everything they need and information about all of their requirements throughout their course.
Course Fees

Tuition fees are set at a rate that will ensure a high standard of teaching and to enhance the student experience while keeping the costs as affordable as possible.
What is the difference between being a Psychotherapist or Counsellor instead of being registered as a Psychologist in Australia?
Telehealth

Our Community Clinics are offering free remote-access counselling with provisionally registered, postgraduate psychologists. These sessions can be accessed from anywhere around Australia! Click here to find out more.
Undergraduate and Pathway Courses

We are pleased to announce that we now offer undergraduate and pathway courses. These options mean Cairnmillar now has several pathways for people to become psychologists, counsellors and psychotherapists.
Admission Criteria
Academic Calendar

Plan your year ahead noting important events such as graduation, semester breaks, and more.
About Us

Caring for the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Victorians by Providing Health Professional Education, Research and Consultancy, Targeted Community Programs, and Support to Organisations Through Leadership and Workforce Learning