Graduate Certificate of Psychology
Qualify from a world-class university
100% online & part-time
Fast-track your career with flexible study you can balance around your life. Study one subject at a time and complete your degree in as little as eight months part-time.
Unique curriculum
Aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and current and emerging global challenges, this course offers a broad scope of subjects, including Environmental Psychology and Health, Wellbeing & Resilience.
Learn from industry leaders
Be empowered to succeed and connect with industry leaders, specialists and experienced academics.
Program highlights
- Diversify your knowledge and familiarise yourself with current theories of psychology
- Differentiate your CV as a professional with an understanding of contemporary psychology.
- Fast-track your career with 100% online study.
- Be supported by a dedicated Student Success Advisor.
- Begin the pathway towards further study and becoming a registered psychologist.
Expand your teaching career as you build your knowledge of psychology
Whether you seek to better equip yourself in the classroom or sharpen your skills for a career change, JCU’s 100% online Graduate Certificate of Psychology will help you to reach your goals. Gaining a deeper understanding of human cognition, development and motivation will transform your understanding of students as well as your general effectiveness in the classroom.
Teach psychology in the classroom
Utilise this course as a complement to your education background. If you are currently a secondary school teacher, completion of the Graduate Certificate of Psychology will expand your qualifications, providing you with discipline specific knowledge and skills that will assist with delivery of school-based psychology curriculum.
You can also use this course as a gateway to a multitude of career opportunities, including continuing your studies with the 100% online Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Bridging) and becoming a practising psychologist.
Nested Qualifications - Early Entry and Exit Options
Our Graduate Certificate of Psychology is a nested qualification within our Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Bridging). After completing your graduate certificate, you may decide to study an additional six subjects to gain your graduate diploma. This can be the first step on the pathway towards becoming a registered psychologist.
Your personalised Enrolment Advisor
The role of an Enrolment Advisor is to ensure that you have all the resources and academic support needed to be successful in your studies.
Enrolments Advisors are here to help you with:
- Determining your eligibility for the course.
- Understanding the structure of your course and what you can expect to learn.
- Time management strategies for success.
- How to apply for financial assistance and FEE-HELP.
- Any questions you have about your application.
Contact hours for your Enrolment Advisor
Monday and Tuesday: 8am-6pm (AEST)
Wednesday and Thursday: 8am-7pm (AEST)
Friday: 8am - 5pm (AEST)
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Student Story
I have been pleasantly surprised by JCU and the course. It is extensive and intensive but I love it. I feel really well-supported. My Student Success Advisor Teju is fantastic. Nothing is ever too much trouble, she is very knowledgeable, and she has been very supportive and constructive in her comments and assistance.
Rose Harney, Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Bridging)
Graduate Diploma of Psychology
Qualify from a world-class university
100% online & part-time
Fast-track your career with flexible study you can balance around your life. Study one subject at a time and complete your degree in as little as 20 months part-time.
APAC accredited
Our Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Bridging) is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
Learn from industry leaders
Be empowered to succeed and connect with industry leaders, specialists and experienced academics.
Program highlights
- Understand contemporary psychology disciplines.
- Gain confidence using data and technology.
- Develop a global perspective aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- Fast-track your career with 100% online study.
- Be supported by a dedicated Student Success Advisor.
- Begin the pathway towards becoming a registered psychologist.
Pursue a career in psychology or apply new skills to your current role
Shifts in our world and a growing need to understand the human brain has created many opportunities in the field of psychology. Professionals with human-centred roles and aspiring registered psychologists have the opportunity to develop their skills and reach their career goals with JCU’s 100% Online Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Bridging).
This qualification is a pathway to further study for those who want to change their career to become a psychologist. This may include career pathways such as general or clinical psychology, clinical neuropsychology, forensic psychology and organisational psychology.
It is also for professionals in human-centred occupations who are focused on career growth and want the skills to help them achieve more in current and future roles. This may include teaching, human resources, marketing, counselling, human services, and consulting.
This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)
Nested Qualifications - Early Entry and Exit Options
If you need to finish your study early, you may still qualify for a Graduate Certificate of Psychology. Get in touch with an Enrolment Advisor to find out more.
Your personalised Enrolment Advisor
The role of an Enrolment Advisor is to ensure that you have all the resources and academic support needed to be successful in your studies.
Enrolments Advisors are here to help you with:
- Determining your eligibility for the course.
- Understanding the structure of your course and what you can expect to learn.
- Time management strategies for success.
- How to apply for financial assistance and FEE-HELP.
- Any questions you have about your application.
Contact hours for your Enrolment Advisor
Monday and Tuesday: 8am-6pm (AEST)
Wednesday and Thursday: 8am-7pm (AEST)
Friday: 8am-5pm (AEST)
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Student Story
I have been pleasantly surprised by JCU and the course. It is extensive and intensive but I love it. I feel really well-supported. My Student Success Advisor Teju is fantastic. Nothing is ever too much trouble, she is very knowledgeable, and she has been very supportive and constructive in her comments and assistance.
Rose Harney, Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Bridging)
Graduate Certificate of Nursing
Qualify from a world-class university
100% online & part-time
Fast-track your career with flexible study you can balance around your life. Study one subject at a time and complete your degree in as little as two years part-time.
Choose your career pathway
Choose to specialise in either advanced practice, education or leadership and management. Have the opportunity to continue your studies and gain a master's degree with a double major.
Ranked in the top 30 universities in Australia
JCU is in the top 30 universities in the 2025 QS World University Rankings. You'll study with industry leaders, specialists and experienced nurse academics.
Program highlights
- Choose from three in-demand specialisations.
- Transform your practice and improve your clinical skill set.
- Develop key skills to help you succeed in clinical contexts.
- Fast-track your career with 100% online study.
- Be supported by a dedicated Student Success Advisor.
- Begin the pathway to a master's degree.
Build a better healthcare system for tomorrow
James Cook University’s online Graduate Certificate of Nursing will give you the boost you need to achieve your goals in today’s fast-paced healthcare system.
Tailor your study to fit your career goals by specialising in Leadership and Management, Advanced Clinical Practice or Education. You’ll develop advanced knowledge and specialist skills in your chosen nursing field and be prepared to take advantage of new professional opportunities.
Choose from 1 of 3 principle specialisations or a double major
- Advanced Practice: Giving you the skills you need to deliver advanced patient care
- Leadership and Management: Giving you the confidence and knowledge to embrace leadership or management positions in healthcare, or
- Education: Giving you the ability to take on educational practice roles in clinical or non-clinical environments.
You may also choose to combine two of these specialisations and graduate with a double major.
Fast-track your nursing postgrad with 50% credit
If you’ve completed the Queensland Health Rural and Remote Generalist Nurse Program (RRGNP), you could be eligible for 50% credit towards JCU’s Graduate Certificate of Nursing (Leadership and Management) or Graduate Certificate of Nursing (Advanced Practice).
That means you’ll only need to complete 2 subjects instead of 4, cutting your time and cost in half - so you can upskill sooner and advance your career faster.
Find out how much credit you can claim - talk to a Student Enrolment Advisor today.
Nested qualifications: Early entry exit options
JCU’s Graduate Certificate of Nursing is a pathway towards obtaining a master degree. After completing your graduate certificate, you can continue your studies and gain a Graduate Diploma of Nursing and a Master of Nursing. Get in touch with an Enrolment Advisor to find out more.
Your personalised Enrolment Advisor
The role of an Enrolment Advisor is to ensure that you have all the resources and academic support needed to be successful in your studies.
Enrolments Advisors are here to help you with:
- Determining your eligibility for the course.
- Understanding the structure of your course and what you can expect to learn.
- Time management strategies for success.
- How to apply for financial assistance and FEE-HELP.
- Any questions you have about your application.
Contact hours for your Enrolment Advisor
Monday and Tuesday: 8am-6pm (AEST)
Wednesday and Thursday: 8am-7pm (AEST)
Friday: 8am-5pm (AEST)
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Student Story
Balancing work and family commitments is challenging for any nurse, especially once they take on study. I chose to study with JCU Online for the flexibility that was offered. With guidance from the advisors, I was able to map out a plan that would fit with my lifestyle.
Leisa Sanderson, Master of Nursing (Graduate)
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Student Story
JCU Online surprised me with how much the teaching team was interested in my studies' success! The team was so supportive, kind, respectful and directed to study resources with frequent advice.
Bosco Ntuyenabo, Master of Nursing (Graduate)
Amanda Monzeglio
Amanda Monzeglio is a Registered Nurse holding a Master of Nursing in Advanced Practice. Amanda has a clinical background in orthopaedics and intensive care and has always been passionate about education and teaching. Amanda joined the JCU Nursing and Midwifery team in 2010 as a sessional staff member in undergraduate nursing and then moved into postgraduate nursing in 2022 where she was appointed as a Lecturer and Subject Manager in the online Master of Nursing.
Alison Bryan
Ms. Ali Bryan is a Registered Nurse with a Master of Nursing in Education and extensive expertise in palliative care. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a strong passion for education. Ms. Bryan joined the JCU Nursing and Midwifery team in 2017 as a Teaching Specialist, after spending the first seven years of her career teaching within the Bachelor of Nursing program across the Mackay and Townsville campuses. In 2024, she has now moved to work in Postgraduate Nursing Education, taking up the role of Lecturer in the Master of Nursing (Education) program. Ms.
