Course results for University of Tasmania Psychology & mental health Degrees

Enhance wellbeing in yourself and others

Gain an introduction to a range of topics including mental health, the impact of chronic health conditions on quality of life, mental health first aid, and applied counselling skills.

Unlock career pathways—including professional psychology

Studying the biological and physical principals of human behaviour can lead to careers in business, education, justice, or care. Get psychology foundations and transferrable skills. Add further accredited study to become a registered psychologist. 

Get a head start on your psychology degree

Combine preparatory subjects with foundational psychology subjects, and you get a pathway to a Bachelor of Psychology. Set yourself up for success with skills in academic writing and numeracy. Be introduced to the fascinating study of human behaviour.

Add counselling to your healthcare repertoire

A counselling course for clinicians and health care professionals. Learn how to support patients in distress. Cover areas such as loss, grief, trauma, and addiction. Formalise your counselling skills and gain recognition.

Add counselling to your teaching repertoire

A counselling course for education professionals. Learn how to support young students during life challenges. Consider unique counselling strategies for disability, illness, and disorders. Formalise your counselling skills and gain recognition.

Use your passion for the arts to help patients thrive

Discover how creative outlets such as music, theatre and dance can improve individual and community wellbeing. Learn how to deliver patient-centred arts programs. Graduate with job-ready skills that apply to numerous health and community settings.

A pathway to university study, with lots of support

If you know what you want to study, but need some help meeting entry requirements or getting up to speed with your academic skills, this Diploma is a great place to start. Learn how to write and think at a university level.

Become an expert in human behaviour

Explore how psychological science benefits Antarctic expeditions, remote communities, the recovery of brain injuries, addiction, and more. Pave the way for a range of careers.

Explore multiple avenues in science

Why choose one field of science when you can explore many? Specialise in psychological science while exploring the other avenues scientific study has to offer.

Combine justice with psychology for a future in criminal minds

Understand the justice system, while honing in on the inner workings of the psyche. Combine your passions in both fields for a future in criminal minds.