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School offers a range of courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate
levels specialising in the scientific study of human behaviour,
including fields such as cognitive psychology, developmental psychology,
social psychology, and behavioural neuroscience.
At the undergraduate level, the School offers a course with a strong
focus on psychology, the Bachelor in Psychological Science degree.
This degree provides a particularly good springboard for postgraduate
training in professional psychology. It is also an excellent foundation
for many other careers, as understanding human behaviour is central
to so many fields, such as human resource management or counselling.
The attributes our graduates acquire include excellent problem-solving
and communication skills, and sound teamwork skills, which are highly
sought after by prospective employers. You can find
out more about the units offered in the undergraduate degree
by following the links.
The postgraduate Clinical Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology
programs both have outstanding reputations and are well known for
the quality of their graduates. The programs are long-established
and have staff with recognised teaching expertise in their specialist
fields. Notably, three of our professional program staff members
have won national awards for teaching
excellence.
The importance of psychological services to the well-being of our
community is increasingly being recognised. Many government reports
highlight the need for more psychologists to enhance the mental
health of Australians. Importantly, Medicare reimbursement is now
available for assistance for many psychological problems. These
factors highlight the opportunities for people with postgraduate
qualifications in Clinical Psychology. Follow the links to find
out more about these courses.
The School has a vigorous and productive research base. It has
a strong record in publications and attracting research funding,
particular in the areas of its research strengths: Behavioural Neuroscience;
Clinical Psychology; Cognitive and Developmental Psychology; and
Social and Intercultural Psychology. The School has active postgraduate
research programs and welcomes PhD students. If you are interested
in pursuing research in an area of expertise of one our academic
staff, please contact them and discuss your options.
Professor Susan Paxton
Head of School
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