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Studying psychology

Choosing your degree

With 40 higher education providers around Australia offering accredited and approved psychology degrees, students can select from a large range of programs, each with distinct approaches to study and areas of specialist interest

Study pathways

A minimum six-year sequence of education and training in psychology is required for an individual to become eligible for general registration as a psychologist in Australia. This six-year sequence can be broken down into three steps

Undergraduate study

Studies in psychology open up a world of opportunity. Undergraduate psychology students will graduate with a set of skills and attributes that are highly regarded by employers and will give them the edge in a range of careers

Postgraduate study

Postgraduate study in psychology builds on foundational knowledge in psychology obtained during the four years of undergraduate study and becomes explicitly focussed on the skills and requirements needed by professional practitioners

Studying psychology FAQs

Find frequently asked questions prospective and current psychology students ask the APS

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