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Introduction

Mental health is a priority in Australian society. State and territory governments, as well as private companies, provide a range of services in psychology to improve the lives of children, teenagers, families and individuals who are dealing with life’s challenges.

Psychologists can work in many different places such as schools, hospitals, community health services, organisations and courts. According to Indeed, Seek and Job Outlook, the average salary for a psychologist is AU$89,989 and there are over 7,590 jobs available in Australia related to psychological services.

Why study Psychology in Australia?

  1. Top Rankings

Australian universities are well-known for their teaching quality, and their qualifications are recognised worldwide. According to QS Ranking 2021, for the Psychology discipline, there are eight Australian universities listed among the world’s Top 100, with seventeen in the Top 200.  

  1. A variety of jobs and real-world experience 

Australian psychology programs help students prepare for a range of careers by offering several majors such as clinical psychology, organisational psychology, forensic psychology, alcohol and drug, mental health psychology, and family and community psychology. Students may complete professional placements units during their course.  

  1. Future Growth

According to Job Outlook, there were 36,100 psychologists in 2020 in Australia, and it is likely to increase by 23% to 44,400 psychologists by 2025.   

  1. Post-Study Work Visa

By studying 2 years or more in a higher education Psychology degree, students will be eligible for a 2-4-year Post-study Work Visa. Graduates can utilise these visa opportunities to get more work experience. For Psychology students, they can also use this work visa to undertake an internship or prepare for their future migration options.

Career outcomes after graduation

  • Psychologist 
  • Counsellor 
  • Government Officer 
  • Policy Officer 
  • Criminologist
  • Researcher 

Course Options

  • Diploma of Social and Psychological Science 
  • Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)  
  • Bachelor of Psychological Science  
  • Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) 
  • Master of Psychology (Professional, Clinical, Educational and Developmental) 
  • PhD 

Entry Requirements

  • For the Diploma course, normally applicants are required to have completed Year 12 or equivalent and attained IELTS 5.5  
  • For the Bachelor’s course, normally applicants are required to have completed Year 12 or a Diploma course and attained IELTS 6.5  
  • For the Master’s course, normally applicants are required to have completed an accredited Bachelor’s degree in Psychology by APAC and attained IELTS 7.0  

What courses might you study for your Psychology in Australia?

  • Behavioural Psychology 
  • Developmental Psychology 
  • Social and Organisational Psychology 
  • Counselling 
  • Interpersonal Skills 

Professional Accreditation

In order to be a registered psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, you’ll need to complete a 4–year Bachelor’s degree in Psychology accredited by APAC and two years of supervised work experience or two years of a Master’s degree.  

Expected salary as a Psychologist in Australia

The medium base annual salary for a psychologist is AU$89,989. 

(Statistics from Indeed.com) 

School Recommendations

  • University of New South Wales 
  • University of Queensland 
  • Australian National University  
  • Monash University  
  • Macquarie University  
  • Queensland University of Technology  
  • Deakin University 
  • Griffith University  
  • University of Adelaide  

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