Careers

What are my career opportunities in psychology?

Psychology graduates are employed as counsellors, research assistants, human resource consultants, market researchers, health and social welfare workers, and of course professional psychologists. The Graduate Careers Council of Australia reports a strong demand for people with psychology qualifications in Australia. See the links below for more information.

Many careers are enhanced by a knowledge of psychological principles. For example, how depression, anxiety, fatigue, or stress affect people or how we might be biased in our judgements or in our recollection of events. Or how substance use, compulsive gambling, or eating disorders develop and are treated.

Careers that require interacting with people or that provide services and care for others will also benefit from the study of psychology. In addition, the research and data analysis skills we provide are highly valued in the workplace.