Study psychology
Develop your understanding of human behaviour
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Psychology is a fast growing and exciting science. It helps to shape our understanding of how people perceive, think, feel and interact with other humans, animals and even artificial entities in our always changing and dynamic world.
As a student in psychology you will learn to ask, as well as how to answer, important questions about behaviour.
Making a career change at 25, I was acutely aware of the opportunities available in the corporate world for someone with a degree in psychology. Beyond the standard HR or clinical psychology careers, I was seeing more roles advertised in organisational psychology, sports psychology, human wellbeing and business. I knew that possessing a deeper understanding of people would serve me well in whatever profession I chose to pursue.
Bachelor of Psychology Honours graduate
If you wish to be eligible to undertake professional training at the postgraduate level to become a registered psychologist, you must complete ourÌýpsychology program, an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited undergraduate sequence.
The program consists of 10 psychology units of study, over the course of three years full-time. Completion of the program is a requirement in order to proceed toÌýanÌýhonoursÌýyear, the next step on the path toÌý.
The psychology program can be undertaken in any of the following degrees (accredited by theÌý) as well as in any degree combined with theÌýBachelor of Science.
*Dalyell and Advanced streams in the above degrees can accommodate the psychology program, with the exception of BSc(Health)(Dalyell).
Students also have the option to major inÌýPsychological Science. This is designed for thoseÌýwho are interested in psychology, but do not wish to pursue professional registration in psychology.Ìý
Graduate Diploma in Psychology
TheÌýÌý(GDP) is designed for individuals who already hold an undergraduate degree in another discipline but wish to retrain in the field of psychology. The GDP allows you to progress to our accredited honours year through theÌýÌýdegree.
Clinical psychology
This course is the path to working as a professional clinical psychologist in many clinical and community settings.ÌýApplicants must have completed honours in psychology to be eligible for admission.
Coaching psychology
Coaching psychology is a fast‑growing approach to enhancing the performance, productivity and quality of life of individuals, organisations and the broader community.
Postgraduate research students joining the school will enjoy a supportive environment within their area of research specialisation and the wider school community.
View ourÌýresearch areas. Find a supervisor viaÌýÌýor learn more aboutÌýpostgraduate research.
Our four-year Bachelor of Psychology Honours degree and our three-year psychology program with honours in psychology are accredited by theÌý.
These courses will allow you to apply for provisional registration with theÌý, which is needed to later attain full registration.
To become a practicing Clinical Psychologist and gain full registration, you will need to complete ourÌýÌýorÌýMaster of Clinical Psychology/Doctor of PhilosophyÌýdegrees.
These courses are also accredited by APAC and are approved qualifications for Associate Membership of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA) and the APS College of Clinical Psychologists.
These postgraduate courses are recognised by NSW Health as qualifying for progression to the grade of clinical psychologist.
Although our courses are widely recognised overseas, some countries have their own procedures and controls for professional recognition.
Our graduates can be found working across a variety of roles, including:
Honours graduates have the necessary training to work in schools, hospitals, prisons, human resources, with people with developmental disabilities, and in various social policy areas in the private and public sectors.
