Psychology

Explore the human mind with a psychology degree at Murdoch University and gain skills to understand behaviour, support wellbeing, and make a real-world impact.

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Build a meaningful career in psychology

Mental health professionals are in growing demand in Australia, making now an ideal time to study psychology. At Murdoch University, our psychology courses equip you with a strong scientific foundation, practical research skills and real world insight into human behaviour. Whether you’re aiming to become a registered psychologist or apply psychological knowledge across health, justice, business or community services, our psychology degrees prepare you to make a genuine impact.

Featured psychology courses

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Bachelor of Psychology

This is your first step towards becoming a registered psychologist in Australia. This APAC-accredited degree offers an excellent foundation for pursuing a career across a range of fields.

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Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced)

Designed for graduates with an accredited three-year psychology degree, this course fulfils the fourth year requirement for provisional psychologist registration in Australia.

Master of Applied Psychology

Further your psychology career with advanced skills in assessment, intervention and research. Prepare for roles in mental health, community services, organisational practice or further study.

Why study psychology at Murdoch University?

Choosing where you study psychology shapes both your learning experience and future career opportunities. At Murdoch University, psychology is taught with a strong focus on scientific rigour, real world application and student support, helping you build the knowledge and confidence to understand human behaviour and make a meaningful impact.

Our psychology courses are accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), ensuring your qualification meets nationally recognised professional standards. You’ll learn from experienced academics and active researchers across clinical, social, cognitive and developmental psychology, with opportunities to develop practical research skills in a supportive learning environment.

You’ll also benefit from our strong industry connections, giving you the opportunity to participate in research projects, gain hands-on experience, and work with leading professionals in the field, preparing you for a wide range of psychology and psychology-related careers.

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#1 in WA

For overall educational experience, learning resources and teaching quality and five-star rating for student support in Psychology.

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Accredited courses

Our psychology courses are accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), meaning that they meet rigorous standards of quality.

Learn from our health experts

Our academic staff are committed to helping students achieve their academic and career goals and foster a supportive learning environment.

Learning environment

You’ll be part of a positive, supportive learning environment that welcomes students from all backgrounds, with plenty of opportunity to engage with peers and connect face to face with our teaching team. Through interactive classes, you’ll build your critical thinking and practical skills and meet industry experts who bring real-world insight into the classroom. Our courses are shaped by current research and real‑world practice, ensuring your studies remain contemporary, relevant and industry‑aligned.

Career opportunities

A deep understanding of human psychology is highly valued across a range of industries. After completing your undergraduate degree in psychology, you may choose to continue with postgraduate study to become a registered psychologist. Depending on your level of study, you could work in clinical and counselling psychology, mental health and wellbeing services, community and disability support, justice or corrections, human resources, marketing and organisational development, or research, education and policy development.