School of Psychology and Public Health
We deliver contemporary education and research that positively impacts students and society in Australia and internationally.
We are proudly training the next generation of psychologists, counsellors, therapists and a range of public health discipline experts.
We offer accessible undergraduate and postgraduate courses to students of all backgrounds.
We believe in work-readiness, and our students benefit from outstanding placement opportunities that expose them to a range of health environments.
Top 175 for psychology
We’re ranked in the world’s top 175 for psychology.
Times Higher Education (THE), 2026, Psychology University Rankings 2026
Future-focused
Prepare for the future of healthcare with a postgraduate digital health degree from La Trobe.
Find out more about our digital health courses.
Psychology Clinic
The La Trobe Psychology Clinic provides affordable, evidence-based psychological services to the community. We offer a range of services to people of all ages who want to make changes in their life and enhance their wellbeing. Our services are tailored to your needs, from a single consultation to more specialised sessions.
Our courses create professional who make a difference
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News
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Students and employment pathways
New research led by Dr Kate Kelly has shown that course type, rather than demographic background, is the strongest indicator of how well students understand employment pathways.
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Toolkit puts Autistic lens on suicide prevention
Launch of the Suicide Prevention for Autism Neuro-affirming Toolkit.
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Celebrity alcohol ads slip into teens’ Insta feeds
Stronger regulation needed for alcohol promotions.
Indigenous Acknowledgement
La Trobe University proudly acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands where its campuses are located in Victoria. We recognise that Indigenous Australians have an ongoing connection to the land and the University values their unique contribution to both the University and the wider Australian society. Find out more