If so, it sounds like you could be open to a career in Psychology!  

Mental health has become an increasingly more relevant issue over recent years, and the demand for empathetic mental health professionals that can support people through life's challenges has continued to increase.  

If your goal is to become a registered psychologist, a Bachelor of Psychology is an important first step and will give you the opportunity to experience a broad range of areas including clinical, social, developmental and cognitive psychology, ensuring that you have a well-rounded understanding of the nature and function of the human mind. 

Your studies won’t just be learning theory from a textbook, it’ll be preparing you with tangible skills that you can take out into the world to make a real impact. You might find yourself in the MindBody Lab, a research facility with a focus on cognitive neuroscience and how it can integrate into psychology.  

Eligible students may also have the opportunity to participate in supervised, placement-style learning experiences in research environments, such as the Murdoch Psychology Clinic, working under the supervision of qualified clinical psychologists to provide assessments and therapy to the community.  

The places you could go   

Contrary to what you might think, a degree in psychology doesn’t limit you to just becoming a psychologist. Your degree will provide you with an in-depth understanding of human behaviour, which is a valuable skillset in almost every field - making it a common choice for double degrees! 

You might apply your understanding of human behaviour in people and culture teams, supporting areas such as workplace wellbeing, learning and development, or inclusive practices. Or you might be drawn to user research and customer insights, helping organisations better understand how people think, decide and interact with products and services.  

These are just a few examples, but the psychology skills you develop will be highly transferable and can be applied to many unique industries.  

But if becoming a psychologist is your ultimate goal, then you’re heading in the right direction. Registration typically requires further accredited study and supervised training, with pathways and entry requirements varying depending on your chosen route. 

To become a registered psychologist, you will need to undertake an additional year of study through either an Honours degree or an accredited Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced), which may help you meet the prerequisites to apply for an APAC-accredited Masters program, subject to performance and entry requirements. 

Regardless of the path you want to take, a degree in psychology is the launchpad to help make the world a brighter place.  

Come along to Open Day on 28 March 2026 and discover what you might be open to!

Register for Open Day 2026 your chance to win 1 of 5 prize packs, featuring a Google Pixel Watch 4 to keep you on time every time, blue light blocking glasses to make evening study a breeze, and Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Headphones to make study quiet wherever you go.*