Advancing real-world psychology
Explore the human mind by studying psychology at Murdoch University, while building the skills and knowledge to provide meaningful help and support. There is a large demand for mental health professionals across a variety of sectors. By studying Psychology degree, you’ll be able to understand how to help people experiencing life challenges and build the skills and experience needed to kick start your career.
Accredited courses
Our psychology courses are accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), meaning that they meet rigorous standards of quality.
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Our academic staff are committed to helping students achieve their academic and career goals and foster a supportive learning environment.
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Five-star rating and number one university in WA for skills development for psychology (undergraduate).
Good Universities Guide 2023/2024Why study psychology at Murdoch?
Murdoch University has a long-standing reputation for excellence in psychology education and research. All our psychology courses offered in Perth and Singapore are accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), meaning that they meet rigorous standards of quality and prepare students for professional practice.
Our undergraduate psychology courses offer a broad range of units that cover many different areas of psychology, including clinical, social, developmental, and cognitive psychology, which allows Murdoch students to gain a well-rounded education in the field.
Students also benefit from the University's strong industry connections and state-of-the-art research facilities which allow students the opportunity to participate in research projects, gain hands-on research experience, and work with leading researchers in the field.
After completing your undergraduate degree in Psychology, you may wish to pursue postgraduate study in Psychology and become a registered psychologist—or you may wish to go on to work in fields such as health, justice, business, community services, research or education and training, where a deep understanding of human psychology is highly valued.