Psychology
Turn your curiosity into a career, delve into the human mind and discover what makes people tick.
Our psychology courses will teach you how to unlock the secrets of the human brain so you can understand what motivates us in every facet of life.
In your psychology studies, you’ll learn about human behaviour so you can make a positive impact on our collective or individual wellbeing.
Once you graduate from your psychology degree, you’ll be on the path to practising psychology in a clinical setting. You can also apply psychology to a number of other careers, bringing your knowledge of human behaviour to whatever you do.
Browse our courses to find detailed course information, application dates, entry requirements, fees, subjects, ATAR calculator and more.
Browse our Psychology courses
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How to become a professional psychologist
At Swinburne, we offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate psychology degrees that are accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
Our APAC-accredited degrees support the path to becoming a fully registered psychologist, as determined by the Psychology Board of Australia.
Why study Psychology with us?
The largest psychology clinic in Australia*
Healthcare industry will grow 14.9% over the next five years#
#1 in Melbourne for graduate salary
#Department of Jobs and Small Business-Industry Projections Science
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This Piece of Paper_Explores The Mind
At Swinburne, Bianca-Jaye’s getting more than a piece of paper. In fact, it took her just 2x papers to score her first big breakthrough. The first a Swinburne Bachelor of Psychological Sciences and the second, her first assignment in that same degree.
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How one elective could set you on a career path in psychology
As a Forensic Psychologist, Professor James Ogloff has assessed the minds of some of Melbourne’s most notorious criminals. Hear about his incredible career in psychology on this episode of the Swinburne.
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- Media and Communication
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Swinburne artist featurette expands beyond the screen frame in THE LUME Melbourne
The Van Gogh experience returns to THE LUME Melbourne showcasing a new artist featurette by Swinburne’s award-winning digital artist and Senior Lecturer James Berrett.
Friday 20 December 2024 -
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What does the ‘common good’ actually mean? Our research found common ground across the political divide
Some topics are hard to define. They are nebulous; their meanings are elusive. Topics relating to morality fit this description. So do those that are subjective, meaning different things to different people in different contexts. In our recently published paper, we targeted the nebulous concept of the “common good”.
Tuesday 23 January 2024
DID YOU KNOW?
Earn more than other graduates
Graduates of Swinburne's three-year undergraduate psychology program earn the highest UG graduate salary one year out in Melbourne. Swinburne is also ranked #1 in Melbourne for postgraduate graduates finding jobs within 4 months of finishing their degree.
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"The staff at Swinburne are friendly and approachable and the students feel like they’re part of a community. The Hawthorn campus is so close to the city and has everything you’ll need. I had an unforgettable experience playing Ultimate Frisbee at the University Games!"
Jessica , Studying Psychology