Psychology courses

Launch your future in psychology

This is your introduction to formal studies of the human mind. Study 4 core subjects in psychology—and get entry and credit in Curtin’s Bachelor Degree. Explore individual and group behaviour. Start thinking about your career as a psychologist.

A scientific approach to emotions, thoughts, and behaviour

From public health to business, this course opens a range of career pathways in addition to professional psychology. You’ll study the scientific foundations of psychology, and zoom in on human relationships or neuroscience. Includes research methods.

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. 

Analyse the human mind and behaviour

Open your mind to the study of developmental, social and child psychology. Understand how the humans process and assess information. Start down a path that could lead to a career in health, social welfare, human resources or market research.

Analyse, listen, and respond to people with empathy

Begin to explore people’s behaviour and gain the confidence to help them change. Complement your growing knowledge of psychology with introductory counselling skills. By exploring your own values, you’ll be prepped to work with groups and individuals.

Prepare for a fascinating career in the criminal justice system

Learn how to use psychology to understand criminal behaviour. Explore the theories of criminology and get to know the major institutions of criminal justice in Australia. Graduate ready for meaningful roles in justice, police, and human services.

Recognised by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)

This accredited degree is the first step in becoming a professional psychologist. Study statistics, research methods, personality, and abnormal psychology. Work in health and allied industries, or keep studying towards a psychologist qualification.

An accredited pathway to becoming a psychologist

Understanding feelings, thoughts and behaviours builds your awareness of why people act and interact—making you a highly valued employee. Work towards a professional psychologist practice, or unlock careers in mental health, business, and policy. 

Make a start on your future in psychology

Learn the basics of research in psychology before moving onto advanced methods. Study the inner workings of the human mind including cognitive and biological psychology. Specialise in electives to suit the career you want.

Build amazing people skills to understand those around you

Investigate issues in contemporary Australian society, zooming in on the behaviour and social interaction of individuals and groups. By understanding personality and predicting behaviour, you’ll be prepped for careers in support services and more.

Pursue your passion and your profession

A flexible arts degree offering a large selection of humanities and social sciences majors. Mix it up with minors and electives in business, health, and science. Develop critical thinking, emotional intelligence, creativity, and communication skills.

Unlock insights with a psychology degree

Gain a comprehensive understanding of human behaviour and mental processes. Develop communication, assessment and intervention skills. Have a meaningful impact on patients. Get ready for further study, or a fascinating career in psychology.

Choose a career with a human touch

Explore the ways people act, think, react and relate to others. Examine cause and affects in behaviour and reveal human health consequences. Examine social policy and counsel communities. Choose to specialise in criminal justice or ageing and disability.

Combine business with psychology to understand consumers

Interested in business but can't help thinking about psychology? Graduates of business who have studied psychology have a unique edge in understanding employees and consumers alike - launching fulfilling careers dealing with both people and brands.

A double degree in law and psychology

A broad exploration of the Australian legal system and human behaviour. You’ll complete core subjects in law and psychology and add electives to suit your career aspirations. Opens opportunities to work at the junction of law, psychology and mental health.

A double degree in business and psychology

Complete core subjects covering psychological science and add a business major like marketing. You’ll be equipped with a deep understanding of human behaviour that’s useful in careers spanning both psychology and business.

Explore health from many perspectives

The field of health is diverse. This online health course offers broad majors, minors, and work based learning to focus your skills and get real-world experience. From psychological science to public health, the choice is yours.

Build a people-focused career with psychological science at Flinders

Explore key subjects and start a career pathway towards practising psychology. You’ll cover topics like personality, emotion, development, and mental health. Get ready for work in healthcare, government, and market research sectors.

Deep insight into human behaviour

Equip yourself with psychological tools and theory. You’ll develop transferrable skills in communication and ethics. Unpack mental health and psychological issues. This is your first step towards becoming a professional psychologist. 

Explore the human mind and behaviour

Study key topics in psychology including perception, motivation, and memory. Consider psychology across the lifespan, in states of health and illness. You’ll develop skills for research, statistics, and problem-solving. Understand yourself and others.

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.

Explore decision-making for people and populations

In this dual degree you'll explore the inner-workings of decision-making for persons and populations. Delve into the mind as well as wealth distribution.

Carve out a career as unique as you are

Explore hypotheses and understand the inner workings of businesses while you're at it. Graduate with the ability to work in either field or combine your expertise.

Pursue a career in psychology

Explore the principles, theories, and ethics that underpin contemporary psychology. Topics include mental processes, psychological disorders, and more. Careers include community work, counselling, human services, market research, and welfare.

A psychology qualification that unlocks multiple career pathways

After studying how people behave and think, you’ll be able to pursue employment pathways including communications, marketing, HR, and mental health. Explore psychological perspectives with practicing industry professionals and RMIT’s expert academics.