Psychology

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Explore the human mind and change lives

With demand for mental health professionals on the rise across multiple industries, now is the perfect time to start step into a rewarding career. Learn how to support those people facing life’s challenges —and develop the skills and knowledge gain the expertise to become launch your journey as a compassionate, capable professional. Whether you’re driven by curiosity, a desire to help others, or both, this program you’ll be equipped equips you with the tools to make a meaningful impact.

Featured psychology courses

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Bachelor of Psychology

This is your first step towards becoming a registered psychologist and an excellent foundation for pursuing a career in a wide variety of fields.

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Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced)

If you’ve already completed an accredited three-year undergraduate degree in psychology, the Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced) will meet the fourth-year accreditation component required to register as a provisional psychologist in Australia.

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Master of Applied Psychology

Discover the Master of Applied Psychology, offering advanced skills in assessment, intervention, and research.

Why study psychology at Murdoch?

Students also benefit from the University's strong industry connections and state-of-the-art research facilities which allow students the opportunity to participate in research projects, gain hands-on research experience, and work with leading researchers in the field.

After completing your undergraduate degree in Psychology, you may wish to pursue postgraduate study in Psychology and become a registered psychologist—or you may wish to go on to work in fields such as health, justice, business, community services, research or education and training, where a deep understanding of human psychology is highly valued. 

Find out more about the School of Psychology and our research.

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.

Five-star rating

Five-star rating and number one university in WA for skills development for psychology (undergraduate).

Good Universities Guide 2024

Learning environment

Our undergraduate psychology courses offer a broad range of units covering areas such as clinical, social, developmental, and cognitive psychology. These courses are developed in close consultation with leading experts who work at the forefront of the field.

Career opportunities

After completing your undergraduate degree in Psychology, you may choose to continue with postgraduate study to become a registered psychologist. You could also apply your skills in areas such as health, justice, business, community services, research or education and training, where a deep understanding of human psychology is highly valued.

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We offer a range of psychology programs at all study levels that will equip you with the skills necessary to thrive in a number of industries.

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What I am enjoying the most about the course is the varied experience and expertise I am able to draw upon in my time here, both in the area of psychological research as well as clinical practice.
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