Become a psychologist

How long will it take?

4 years Bachelors degree + fourth year

2 years Master of Psychology

Why study psychology?

Psychology is the study of the human mind and behaviour. Whether you’re interested in becoming a clinical psychologist, applying psychological principles in the worlds of marketing and health, or you just want to learn more about mind and behaviour – studying psychology opens up a world of possibilities

There are many specialisations within the field of psychology, but whichever path you follow, you will be applying your specialist knowledge to assess, diagnose, prevent and treat psychological problems.

With further study in one of our accredited masters programs, you can gain registration as a professional psychologist.

Where will this take me?

Career outcomes

Choose from specialisations in:

Clinical psychology
Clinical neuropsychology
Community psychology
Counselling
Educational psychology
Forensic psychology
Health or sports
Organisational/industrial psychology

Professional accreditation

Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)
Eligibility for the College of the Australian Psychological Society
Registration with the Australian Psychological Society and the Psychology Board of Australia

Hear from our graduates

Find out what motivated our current students to choose Melbourne, and the impact studying with us has had on their lives and careers.

Grad Dip students come from a range of backgrounds and we have all studied in different faculties previously, which keeps the conversations and discussions interesting!
Michael Diamond- Graduate Diploma in Psychology

What can I study?

What are the study options?

Standard entry

1. Undergraduate degree

To qualify as a psychologist, students must complete an accredited undergraduate degree and honours with a major in psychology followed by a Masters or PhD.

2. Graduate degree

The Master of Psychology and Master of Educational Psychology require applicants to have completed an APAC accredited four-year undergraduate sequence in psychology, with a fourth year Honours specialisation in psychology with a weighted average mark of at least 75% or higher. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must also:

Be eligible for registration as a provisional psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia
Satisfy English language requirements
Provide a personal statement of 500 words
Nominate three references
Complete a selection interview

The Master of Professional Psychology also offers students who have completed a three-year undergraduate sequence in psychology a pathway to register as a General psychologist.

Other entry pathways

Melbourne Chancellor's Scholars

Melbourne Chancellor's Scholars are guaranteed a place into the graduate degree of their choice following successful completion of their undergraduate degree.

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Scholarships

The University offers a range of scholarships at both undergraduate and graduate level.

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Why study psychology at the University of Melbourne

Join our health network

Benefit from our partnerships with leading health service providers, learning in our state-of-the-art facilities, clinical labs and virtual spaces.

Learn from the experts

You'll learn from experts in their field, clinical practitioners and nursing leaders with relevant, up-to-date knowledge, experience and research.

Be inspired by your surrounds

Situated within the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, our campus is at the heart of a global hub of world-leading research institutes and health services.

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Please speak to our expert staff to discover more about our learning opportunities and get support with your application.

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