Psychology

Psychology

Provide support and make a positive impact with specialised clinical psychology courses based on a cognitive-behavioural approach.

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Why study psychology at RMIT?

Study an accredited degree

Several RMIT psychology degrees are accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council and can lead to national and international registration as a psychologist.

Learn by doing the job

You’ll have access to up to 132 days of industry placement in real-world settings. You’ll gain experience in settings such as hospitals, clinics or justice organisations – all before you’ve graduated.

Shape your degree around your interests

In our Bachelor of Psychology, you can try a mix of electives before you decide where to specialise.

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Find your future at Open Day

RMIT Open Day will open your mind. Join us on campus this August to get hands-on and experience how we're getting you ready for what's next.

Choose a psychology course

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Discover psychology

Tailor your study

Psychology is the study of the mind, and at RMIT, you’re given the chance to unpack the science of human behaviour in your own way. Our recently updated bachelor programs give you access to new minors and an innovative course structure that allows more flexibility in your study, while giving you the skills to excel in various specialisations.

Career outcomes

Provide support and solutions

Psychology is a broad field with many areas of specialisation including counselling, sport psychology, educational psychology, organisational psychology and forensic psychology. Pursue a career as a clinical psychologist, diagnosing and treating mental health problems, or apply your skills to a range of community and workplace settings such as hospitals, government departments, universities and community health centres.

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How to become a psychologist

Thinking of becoming a psychologist? Find out what a psychologist does and what it takes to becomes one.

Global opportunities

In addition to evidence-based learning material, several of RMIT’s psychology qualifications offer supervised work-integrated learning opportunities, including industry placements and internships. You could be gaining experience in hospitals, clinics, health facilities, or justice organisations, all before you’ve even graduated.

Experience psychology at RMIT

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Shape the future of mental health

With one in two Australians estimated to experience difficulties with their mental health at some stage of their lives, skilled mental health nurses are critical in providing effective treatment and support as part of wider mental health services.

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Explore RMIT’s psychology clinic

Postgraduate psychology students are invited to gain practical experience as an intern at the RMIT Psychology Clinic. This hands-on clinical experience with real clients prepares you for professional practice.

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