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 250 globally
We’re ranked in the world’s top 250 for psychology.
Times Higher Education (THE), 2025, World University Rankings 2025 by subject: Psychology
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.
High employability
89% of our domestic health services and support postgraduates found employment within four months of graduation.
Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), 2024, ComparED: Health Services & Support (Postgraduate)
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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Events
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Psychological Science at La Trobe
Monday 15 September 05:00pm
News
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Chronic pain and the brain
New research led by Dr Kate Kelly explores how different types of chronic pain effect memory.
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Becoming a father in a new country
Research from PhD candidate, Nhat Huy Vo, is exploring the lives of Vietnamese fathers in Australia.
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Reflective practice in academia
New research from Dr Catherine Trundle has highlighted the power of collaborative reflection in teaching.
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