Enjoy the variety of this large discipline, which covers topics like brain function, memory, conscious experience, lifespan development and social behaviour, together with the full spectrum of functional and dysfunctional behaviours.
Graduates undertake careers in human resources, mental health services, youth and child support work, or fields a diverse as marketing, aged care and corrective services.
Only the extended major in Psychology is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. For more information on becoming a registered psychologist, visit the School of Psychology website.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Child and adolescent psychologist
- Behaviour therapist
- Community mental health practitioner
- Mental health practitioner
- Community health officer
- Family therapist
Studying psychology through the Bachelor of Arts taught me theoretical foundations and grounded me in the practical skills needed for work in therapeutic contexts. I now work in a role where I can help empower and inform vulnerable people every day.
I honestly feel that the knowledge gained while studying prepared me to become an insightful team leader and player... I credit the subjects in my BA for providing me with the essential skills underpinning my business management career.
In my area of study, the most interesting thing I do is delve deeply into the styles of thinking that exist across different disciplines. This is just so endlessly fascinating! I never thought of it this way.
Studying psychology through the Bachelor of Arts taught me theoretical foundations and grounded me in the practical skills needed for work in therapeutic contexts. I now work in a role where I can help empower and inform vulnerable people every day.
I honestly feel that the knowledge gained while studying prepared me to become an insightful team leader and player... I credit the subjects in my BA for providing me with the essential skills underpinning my business management career.
In my area of study, the most interesting thing I do is delve deeply into the styles of thinking that exist across different disciplines. This is just so endlessly fascinating! I never thought of it this way.
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Renee's PhD story: exploring how ‘jumping genes’ disrupt early development
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Aakash's PhD story: understanding the psychology of giving
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Dylan's PhD story: breathing new life into a living Indigenous language
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Renee's PhD story: exploring how ‘jumping genes’ disrupt early development
5-minute read
UQ people
Aakash's PhD story: understanding the psychology of giving
6-minute read
UQ people
Dylan's PhD story: breathing new life into a living Indigenous language
4-minute read
This Major is available as:
- Major
- Extended Major
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Overseas study
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Psychological Research Methodology
- The Brain and Behavioural Sciences
- Introduction to Psychology: Developmental, Social & Clinical Psychology
- Neuroscience for Psychologists
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