Postgraduate Psychology degrees in Australia
There are around 352 postgraduate Psychology degrees at 34 Australian universities, typically taking 1 year, covering areas like psychology, clinical psychology, research design, professional practice, counselling theory. Approximate and generalised, not official.
Universities offering Psychology (postgraduate)
| University | State | Programs | Focus areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Sturt University | NSW | 36 | psychology, management, criminology, cybercrime |
| Australian National University | ACT | 28 | international relations, geopolitics, public policy, international security |
| Deakin University | VIC | 27 | research design, psychology, clinical psychology, professional practice |
| Monash University | VIC | 23 | research design, psychology, clinical psychology, mental health |
| The University of Melbourne | VIC | 23 | psychology, developmental psychology, professional practice, cognitive psychology |
| Victoria University | VIC | 16 | psychology, professional practice, clinical psychology, research design |
| Central Queensland University | QLD | 13 | psychology, mental health, wellbeing, counselling theory |
| University of Wollongong | NSW | 13 | psychology, research design, mental health, organisational psychology |
| Edith Cowan University | WA | 12 | psychology, counselling theory, professional practice, mental health |
| Swinburne University of Technology | VIC | 12 | clinical psychology, psychology, counselling theory, developmental psychology |
| UNSW Sydney | NSW | 12 | professional practice, psychology, clinical psychology, ethics |
| La Trobe University | VIC | 11 | psychology, counselling theory, social work, professional practice |
| Macquarie University | NSW | 11 | clinical psychology, research design, psychology, cognitive psychology |
| University of Canberra | ACT | 11 | communication, cross cultural psychology, psychology, professional practice |
| University of New England | NSW | 11 | psychology, clinical psychology, mental health, counselling theory |
| The University of Adelaide | SA | 10 | psychology, clinical psychology, public health, counselling theory |
| University of Newcastle | NSW | 10 | psychology, human resource management, mental health, clinical psychology |
| Curtin University | WA | 9 | psychology, clinical psychology, counselling theory, research design |
| Murdoch University | WA | 9 | clinical psychology, counselling theory, psychology, research design |
| The University of Western Australia | WA | 9 | psychology, management, professional practice, clinical psychology |
| University of Technology Sydney | NSW | 8 | psychology, research design, clinical psychology, professional practice |
| The University of Queensland | QLD | 7 | psychology, clinical psychology, counselling theory, professional practice |
| Griffith University | QLD | 5 | psychology, social work, australian indigenous cultures, community development |
| The University of Sydney | NSW | 5 | psychology, research design, developmental psychology, cultural studies |
| Bond University | QLD | 4 | psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, brain sciences |
| University of Tasmania | TAS | 4 | clinical psychology, research design, health policy, brain sciences |
| Australian Catholic University | Multi-state | 3 | counselling theory, psychology, professional practice, ethics |
| Federation University Australia | VIC | 2 | clinical psychology, psychology, professional practice, mental health |
| Southern Cross University | NSW | 2 | psychology, clinical psychology, neuroscience, inclusive practice |
| Western Sydney University | NSW | 2 | |
| Queensland University of Technology | QLD | 1 | |
| RMIT University | VIC | 1 | professional practice, clinical skills, field education, behaviour |
| Torrens University Australia | Multi-state | 1 | |
| University of the Sunshine Coast | QLD | 1 | psychology, clinical psychology, professional practice, cross cultural psychology |
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Frequently asked questions
How long is a Psychology degree in postgraduate study?
Undergraduate Psychology degrees in postgraduate study typically take about 1 year of full-time study.
How much does a Psychology degree cost in postgraduate study?
Indicative domestic fees for Psychology degrees in postgraduate study are typically in the higher (~$16k+/yr) range (approximate, not official).
Which universities offer Psychology in postgraduate study?
Around 34 universities offer Psychology in postgraduate study, including Charles Sturt University, Australian National University, Deakin University, Monash University, The University of Melbourne.
What do you study in a Psychology degree?
Common areas include psychology, clinical psychology, research design, professional practice, counselling theory, mental health.
Approximate, not official.