Psychology
Discover the science of people when you study psychology at the University of Canberra. With a focus on how people think, feel and behave you will learn how to use science to understand human behaviour leading to a range of careers.
Throughout your studies you’ll learn from highly qualified academic staff who bring years of experience, a breadth of knowledge, and enthusiasm to help you succeed in your future career.
Our Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree will equip you with transferable skills that are highly sought after in the workforce. All students in this degree will have work-integrated learning experience, allowing you to apply theoretical knowledge in a variety of settings.
Pursue further study in our Honours, Master of Clinical Psychology and Doctor of Clinical Psychology to develop effective clinical skills and acquire the professional qualities of self-evaluation, scepticism, and curiosity that provide the basis for a scientific perspective and effective clinical practice.
Professional recognition
Our courses are fully accredited by the .
Career opportunities
Study psychology to work in a variety of roles and settings.
- Behavioural science
- Community health
- Counselling
- Disability support
- Health and welfare
- Human Resources
- Marketing and advertising
- Media
- Policy and research
- Psychologist (requires post-graduate study)
- Public relations
- Forensic psychology
Courses
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Honours)
- Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Psychology
- Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Science in Psychology
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology/Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology/Bachelor of Health Science (Human Movement)
- Bachelor of Politics and International Relations/Bachelor of Science in Psychology
- Master of Clinical Psychology
- Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology
Articulation and pathway options
Psychology Handbooks
People
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