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Why study psychology and mental health at La Trobe?

At La Trobe you'll learn life-long skills backed by research and evidence, so you can understand the human mind and how it impacts behaviour.

You'll be able to:

  • Study psychology subjects ranked in the top 250 worldwide*
  • Get study that fits around you with fully online, on-campus or blended study options
  • Access field-placement opportunities through our partnership with the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services
  • Learn from world leading academics, like Professor Cheryl Dissanayake, Founding Director of Australia's first centre for autism spectrum research

Times Higher Education (THE), 2023, World University Rankings 2023 by subject: psychology

Start with our most popular pyschology and mental health courses

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Bachelor of Psychological Science

Bachelor of Psychological Science

Explore how the human mind drives behaviour with developmental and social psychology, clinical and health psychology, and interventions and research. Possible roles include:

  • clinical psychologist
  • public health worker
  • rehabilitation worker
  • youth worker.

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Master of Clinical Psychology

Master of Clinical Psychology

Gain the practical knowledge essential for a career in professional clinical psychology. Learn cognitive behavioural therapy, child and adolescent mental health and more. Possible roles include:

  • clinical psychologist
  • psychologist in settings including schools, hospitals and prisons

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Master of Advanced Professional Psychology

Master of Advanced Professional Psychology

Prepare for your career as a registered psychologist. La Trobe's industry-connected Master of Advanced Professional Psychology helps you thrive on the path to becoming a registered psychologist. Gain support in all aspects of your internship year, from sourcing your industry partner to preparing for your National Psychology Exam. Then, graduate with the advanced skills and experience you need to start your career as a registered psychologist. Possible roles include:

  • general psychologist
  • private practice psychologist
  • public sector psychologist.

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Master of Professional Psychology

Master of Professional Psychology

Learn the foundations of psychology for a rewarding career helping others develop resilience. Gain skills in counselling, psychological assessment and treatment plans. Possible roles include:

  • general psychologist
  • private practice psychologist
  • public sector psychological professional

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Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science

Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science

Learn to recognise the close connections between crime, the human mind and its effects on behaviour with skills in biological foundations to criminal justice. Possible roles include:

  • clinical psychologist
  • forensic psychologist
  • educational psychology
  • criminal justice sector psychology

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Master of Art Therapy

Master of Art Therapy

Unlock unique career options across a range of industries with Australia's only specialist Master's. La Trobe's accredited Master of Art Therapy gives you evidence-based learning aligned with global benchmarks of art therapy practice. Possible roles include:

  • art therapist, counsellor or facilitator
  • case manager
  • senior clinician.

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There's no better experience than on-the-job

Work Intergrated Learning (WIL) placements are available in a range of courses at La Trobe, so you can start building your experience while you study.

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