Gain the skills and knowledge to make a positive impact on people's lives.
Psychology is a broad-ranging discipline which incorporates both the scientific study of human behaviour and its biological, cognitive, and social bases. You will learn to systematically apply this knowledge to solve issues or problems affecting human behaviour.
Flexible study options
Study psychology at CDU from the comfort of your own home or through traditional on-campus learning facilities.
Whether you want to begin your career (Bachelor of Psychological Science), fast-track your new career (Bachelor of Psychological Science Graduate Entry) or simply get a taste of studying psychology with one of our diploma courses, we are here to support and encourage you on your learning journey.
Postgraduate studies
CDU offers a range options for postgraduate study including an Honours program, the Clinical Master program or a PhD. The Honours program enables you to undertake a research project in an area that interests you or might solve a problem.
Master of Psychology (Clinical)
The Master of Psychology (Clinical) program trains you to become a highly-skilled, community-minded psychologist. You will be an expert in assessment and therapy for individuals and groups.
Given our location, our focus is on rural and remote mental health, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander worldviews of mental health.
You'll gain experience in urban, rural and remote contexts within government and non-government organisations making you highly employable on completion.
Career pathways
Becoming a psychologist is one of the many options open to you with a psychology degree. An increasing number of graduates are being employed as researchers in industry and government agencies, or enter careers in:
child and family services
child protection
community health and welfare
alcohol and other drugs
disability and rehabilitation services
human resources management
preventative health
education and training
community services
advertising and marketing
sport and rehabilitation
research
policy and planning.
Prize giving
The master's student with the highest scoring literature review in their first year of study receives the Australian Psychological Society (APS) College of Clinical Psychologists awards.
The highest achieving Honours students are also awarded this APS Prize.
We look forward to celebrating with students at our annual prize giving ceremony.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available in many categories. Some scholarships give the opportunity to participate in paid work experience during semester breaks.
Scholarships are open to all students currently enrolled at CDU or have applied for a place at CDU.
The scholarships finder will help you find scholarships where you may be eligible for. Please ensure you check the criteria for each scholarship before applying.