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Why study psychology and mental health at La Trobe?

Explore the complexities of the human mind and behaviour with a psychology degree to equip you with research-backed, career skills. Our flexible study options and industry placements will prepare you for a meaningful career in mental health and beyond.

  • Choose from fully online, on-campus, or blended study options to suit your lifestyle.
  • Gain real-world experience with field placements through our partnerships with key health organisations.
  • Learn from world-renowned academics, including leaders in autism spectrum research.
  • Make a positive impact by helping individuals and communities improve their mental health and wellbeing.
  • Study at a university ranked among the world’s top 200 for psychology*.

*Times Higher Education (THE), 2023, World University Rankings 2024 by Subject: Psychology

Start with our most popular pyschology and mental health courses

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Bachelor of Psychological Science

Bachelor of Psychological Science

Popular course

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Explore how the human mind drives behaviour with developmental and social psychology, clinical and health psychology, and interventions and research. Possible roles include:

  • clinical psychologist
  • public health worker
  • rehabilitation worker
  • youth worker.

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Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science

Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science

Popular course

StudyFlex

Learn to recognise the close connections between crime, the human mind and its effects on behaviour with skills in biological foundations to criminal justice. Possible roles include:

  • clinical psychologist
  • forensic psychologist
  • educational psychology
  • criminal justice sector psychology

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Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

StudyFlex

Develop analytical, research and communication skills fit for clinical psychology and research. Study the work of psychologists and get involved in autism research. Possible roles include:

  • clinical psychologist
  • researcher
  • public health worker
  • child protection officer
  • youth worker

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Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Counselling

Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Counselling

Popular course

Build a career that transforms lives. With seismic shifts happening on a global level – including challenges related to individual and community wellbeing, modern lifestyles and pandemics – rehabilitation counselling is now the 7th most-needed profession in Australia.

Possible roles include:

  • rehabilitation counsellor
  • counsellor
  • student wellbeing coordinator

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Master of Counselling, Rehabilitation and Mental Health

Master of Counselling, Rehabilitation and Mental Health

Popular course

StudyFlex

Build a career that makes a meaningful difference. Develop your expertise with rehabilitation counselling and mental health subjects, and prepare for a rewarding career that supports others through huge life changes. Possible roles include:

  • rehabilitation counsellor
  • counsellor
  • mental health counsellor
  • student wellbeing coordinator

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Master of Clinical Family Therapy

Master of Clinical Family Therapy

Family therapy focuses on the important role of the family and the power of relationships to foster social, emotional and mental wellbeing. Possible roles include:

  • family therapist
  • counsellor
  • teacher and supervisor in family therapy

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Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Psychological Science

Bachelor of Cybersecurity/Bachelor of Psychological Science

StudyFlex

Learn to think like a hacker. Build a career at the nexus of two rapidly evolving sciences and combat the evolving threat of cybercrime. Possible roles include:

  • ethical hacker
  • psychologist
  • security architect
  • cybersecurity policy adviser

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There's no better experience than on-the-job

Work Intergrated Learning (WIL) placements are available in a range of courses at La Trobe, so you can start building your experience while you study.

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