Psychology

Learn to help others, consult organisations or discover life-changing treatments by delving into the human psyche

INTRODUCTION

What is Psychology?

Psychology is a science and a profession, in which professionals dedicate their lives to understanding how people think, feel, behave, and learn. Psychologists apply scientific principles to help people, communities, and society as a whole to solve psychological problems and improve quality of life.

PATHWAY

Choosing a Pathway

The interactive map below shows different pathways that highlight the steps taken by real professionals in that field.

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SPECIALISATION

Choosing a Psychology field

Deciding which Psychology specialisation to pursue may be easier than you think. Whether you want to help people, discover new illnesses and treatments, work in corporate settings or provide support for elite athletes, you can do it with Psychology.

The following specialisations include information about what sort of work is involved, a range of related jobs, the type of skills you might expect to come out of, and steps to becoming a registered Psychology professional.

STUDY

Undergraduate Study

A common first step in the Psychology pathway is undertaking an undergraduate Psychology degree.

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Fourth Year Programs

After completing an undergraduate program, many students elect to continue on to a year of honours or graduate diploma, in order to maintain accreditation requirements to become a registered psychologist.

Some individuals do not elect to complete a fourth year, and instead search for alternative careers.

For those who choose to pursue a fourth year, finding a course that accommodates their grades and location preferences can be tough.

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Postgraduate Study

The most common next step in pursuit of Psychology registration is completing a Master, PhD or Doctorate of Psychology course.

Those individuals who completed an undergraduate and fourth-year program, yet decided not to continue on a direct Psychology pathway, often pursue alternative careers.

Postgraduate degrees require completion of a Fourth Year program, as well as previous experience in relevant fields. Finding a suitable accredited program that suits your needs requires research and time.

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Internship Pathways

The most common next step in pursuit of Psychology registration is completing a Master, PhD or Doctorate of Psychology course.

Those individuals who completed an undergraduate and fourth-year program, yet decided not to continue on a direct Psychology pathway, often pursue alternative careers.

Postgraduate degrees require completion of a Fourth Year program, as well as previous experience in relevant fields. Finding a suitable accredited program that suits your needs requires research and time.

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Registration

For registration information, see each individual specialisation.

ALTERNATIVES

The skills learnt in Psychology can be applied to various other fields and industries

Below are some alternative pathways you may consider if you decide psychology is not the right career for you.

Education

One of the best ways to make an impact is to pursue a career that helps future generations to learn and find their way in life.

Psychology graduates make excellent teachers, with many opting to undertake postgraduate studies in education in order to inspire future generations of psychology students.

Others might be interested in Career Counselling, guiding people who struggle to find their way in life. Career Counsellors most commonly work in schools and universities, but may also practice privately.

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