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.

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ABOUT US

ABOUT US

We train psychologists, counsellors, therapists, and public health experts in a range of disciplines including public health, occupational health and safety, digital health and health information managers, and health services management.

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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 nationally and internationally. We also build evidence for best practice counselling and therapy interventions.

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PUBLIC HEALTH

PUBLIC HEALTH

We are committed to advancing health and wellbeing for all by solving public health challenges. We offer a combination of theory and practice to give students an authentic learning experience and real-world experience in the health sector.

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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.

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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.

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Our courses create professional who make a difference

FOR THE COMMUNITY

FOR THE COMMUNITY

La Trobe's School of Psychology and Public Health is leading the way in both shaping and preparing for a future where individuals, families, communities and organisations thrive. We care deeply about making a difference.

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MICRO-CREDENTIALS

MICRO-CREDENTIALS

Real learning. Real skills. Real impact. Open up a world of possibilities. Explore our micro-credentials in art therapy, animal assisted therapy, cognitive rehabilitation and PsyBA-approved masterclasses in supervision.

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LEARN FROM EXPERTS

LEARN FROM EXPERTS

From the Australian Centre of Sex, Health and Society to the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre, our academics are world-class researchers, delivering ideas that are shaping Australia's health sector.

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ALUMNI

ALUMNI

La Trobe University builds lifelong connections with graduates. Our alumni network is an impressive and connected group of people making a positive impact on the world. Membership is free, automatic and lifelong.

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News

  • Gender, coca and Colombia

    Research from Dr Alejandra Zuluaga Duque has examined gender and coca cultivation in Colombia.

  • Neurodiversity-affirming suicide prevention

    Researchers from La Trobe’s Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC) have developed neurodiversity-affirming suicide prevention training and resources for healthcare professionals.

  • Career insights

    We asked three academics in the School of Psychology and Public Health to share the career insights that have guided them.

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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