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.

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About us

About us

We offer accessible undergraduate and postgraduate courses to students of all backgrounds.

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Psychology, Counselling and Therapy

Psychology, Counselling and Therapy

We are committed to promoting and improving wellbeing, inclusion and equitable mental health outcomes.

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Public Health

Public Health

We are advancing health and wellbeing by educating the health workforce and researching public health challenges.

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'Well above world standard'

Our research in psychology and cognitive sciences is top-rated nationally and rated 'well above world standard'.

Australian Research Council, 2019, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Outcomes 2018

Future-focused

Prepare for the future of healthcare with a postgraduate digital health degree from La Trobe.

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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.

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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