UWA is ranked first in Australia for Agricultural Sciences, Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences and Engineering, and Marine/Ocean Engineering by the Academic Ranking of World Universities in 2018. We boast staff who are among the world’s leading teachers and researchers. Their research will form an integral part of your learning experience.

Psychological Science

The Psychological Science major will provide you with a scientific understanding of our psychological processes and the relationship of these processes to brain function. You'll develop an understanding of how these psychological processes are affected by ageing, brain damage and disease. If you’re hoping to pursue further study at postgraduate level leading to professional accreditation as a psychologist, you should complete the Psychology double major.

Traditional careers in psychology:

• Clinical Psychologist: assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions; design and assess treatment interventions; be involved in research, teaching and supervision; promote psychological health
• Clinical Neuropsychologist: assess and treat people with a wide range of brain injuries or disorders; design and assess treatment interventions; be involved in research, teaching and supervision; promote brain health
• Industrial and Organisational Psychologist: recruit and select personnel; design and evaluate behavioural training programs; develop leadership and management skills; optimise job design, performance, and workplace culture; foster employee wellbeing and work-life balance
• Educational and Developmental Psychologist, School Psychologist: assess developmental, learning, and behavioural difficulties; design and evaluate interventions; promote positive development
• Sport Psychologist: work with athletes and teams, addressing the wide range of psychological factors associated with sports performance (e.g., goal focus, team building, stress management, communication skills)
• Health Psychologist: assess community health issues; design, implement, and assess public-health and behaviour-change programs; promote health behaviours
• Forensic Psychologist: conduct forensic interviews; provide psychological assessments; give evidence in court proceedings

Please note these traditional career paths often require postgraduate studies and registration as a psychologist.