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Minor

Psychology

Bachelors of Science / Journalism
Overview Study details

Study how people behave, think and feel.

In this minor, you'll explore 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.

Highlights

27 in the world for psychology

QS World University Rankings 2026

33 in the world for life sciences and medicine

QS World University Rankings 2026

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:

  • Behaviour therapist
  • Mental health social worker
  • Mental health practitioner
  • Organisational development specialist
  • Journalist
  • Health media content producer
  • Marketing manager
  • Public relations consultant

Graduate salary

Psychology (undergraduate)

$32K–$71K

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How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials

What you'll study

At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:

  • The Brain and Behavioural Sciences
  • Introduction to Psychology: Developmental, Social & Clinical Psychology
  • Social & Organisational Psychology
  • Learning & Cognition
  • Industrial & Organisational Psychology

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