Psychologists seek to understand how the mind works and why people behave the way they do. They focus on the complexities of human behaviour – how development occurs, how personality forms, and how factors like society and culture affect behaviour – and seek to provide strategies that can help people lead happier, healthier and more productive lives.

This prestigious degree sets you on the path for a career in specialist fields such as clinical psychology, clinical neuropsychology, organisational psychology or professional psychology. It involves three years of accredited undergraduate study followed by an honours year in which you complete a research thesis and advanced coursework units. This enables you to apply for entry to a professional master degree focused on your career of choice.

Key Features

• This highly respected course prepares you for entry into the psychology profession or higher degree research.
• You'll be taught by academics who are international experts in their field.
• In your third year, you'll have the opportunity to gain relevant workplace experience in a professional or community setting that's relevant to psychology.
• You're guaranteed a place in the honours program if you achieve the criteria for admission into the honours year.

ACCREDITATION

This program is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and enables you to pursue further study in the profession of psychology or a higher research degree.

• Career opportunities are largely determined by the level of academic training with options available in:

• Business areas such as: human resources, training or marketing
• Educational institutions as a research assistant or report writer
• Employment in psychology related areas (But not under the title of "Psychologist"")
• Family or community based organisations
• Government departments and agencies
• Health Services organisations