If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that psychology is utterly fascinating.

We know about selective attention thanks to a curious video of someone dressed in a gorilla costume. A study with dogs led to the discovery of a phenomenon now called learned helplessness. We’ve studied twins to get an insight into nature vs nurture. Then there’s the now-famous cognitive bias called the Dunning-Kruger effect, whereby people with limited expertise in a particular area overestimate their abilities.

Can you see yourself stepping into a career in this extraordinary field? Or perhaps helping tackle the global mental health crisis, bringing hope and healing to those who need it most? Get to know our School of Psychology and find out why Murdoch University may be the university for you. 

A day in the life of a Psychology student

There are so many interesting topics and activities in psychology. You might:

• Get an insight into how people think, plan, remember and make decisions
• Develop an extensive knowledge of psychological disorders and how psychologists can help
• Explore the power of statistics
• Study the structure of the brain and learn how biology influences behaviour, and
• Take part in a cognition experiment.

There’s never a dull moment in psychology! Have a read of the career opportunities open to you and get excited about your future. 

The Murdoch difference

Get real-world work experience providing assessments and therapy to the community under the supervision of qualified clinical psychologists. You might be helping people with mood disorders, life transitions, social skills, or OCD support.

Mind-Body Lab

Our million-dollar world-class research and laboratory facility furthers cognitive neuroscience, and integrates psychology, psychophysiology, exercise science, health and rehabilitation research.

Undergraduate research opportunities

A unique aspect of our undergraduate degree is the opportunity for high performing students to take a research internship in their third year.

Choose your adventure: which degree and major will you pick?

Did you know that becoming a psychologist is just one of the many rewarding paths you could take with a psychology degree?

At Murdoch University, we offer a Bachelor of Psychology, as well as multiple combined degrees and postgraduate courses.

You could study Psychology alongside:

• Criminology – to understand criminal behaviour and crime prevention.
• Law – to explore how people think, make decisions and interact with the legal system.
• Sport and Exercise Science – to understand motivation, performance, coaching techniques and wellbeing in athletes and active populations.

No matter which path you choose, you'll gain the skills to make a meaningful impact in people's lives and communities.

Your future awaits

The scope of psychology is huge. No matter what path you plan on exploring, feel secure knowing you’ll be career-ready and confident in your abilities. We’re building a brighter future, together, and we welcome you to join us on the journey.

Discover more about studying Psychology at Murdoch University.