Why study psychology
Psychology at UNE ranks among the best in Australia. Recent national surveys have ranked UNE seventh in the nation for teaching excellence and eleventh for research productivity. Psychology shares that good reputation.
Two elements contribute to educational quality in Psychology at UNE. The teaching staff are highly qualified, and class sizes are small. High quality staff are attracted to UNE because of its reputation, and the cosmopolitan yet uncrowded lifestyle offered by Armidale. On-campus students additionally find the environment of the UNE colleges congenial and the wide variety of extra-curricular cultural and sporting pursuits engaging. Off-campus students enjoy the ability to maintain their family and work commitments while studying for a professionally accredited degree.
What past graduates say:
Each year Federal Government agencies conduct surveys of the graduates from all Australian universities. UNE consistently rates well above the national averages in these surveys. Areas that emerge as particular strengths at UNE relative to the national average are Good Teaching, Clear Goals and Standards, Appropriate Workload, Appropriate Assessment, and Overall satisfaction. UNE's unique combination of high academic quality, individualised teaching, and independent lifestyle, make it an ideal location for undergraduate students to make the vital transition from school to later life, and for postgraduate students to develop their research and professional potential.
What present students say:
All our programs are constantly monitored through confidential student evaluations. This is what our enrolled students are saying:
• "The lecturer was really good, he really knew what he was talking about and made it interesting",
• "Excellent lecturer, excellent material, very interesting. Provoked lots of debate and discussion",
• "Interesting and easy to understand. All concepts were easy to grasp and I was not left puzzled at any stage",
• "Well organised. Clearly displayed what was expected and what was to be explored. Very good and effective"
What the Australian Psychological Society says:
Psychology at UNE is fully accredited by the Australian Psychological Society (APS). This means that UNE degrees containing the approved sequence of units can be used to apply for membership of the society. They are also recognised by Psychologists’ registration boards in all States of Australia.
What more can be said?
As one of the longest established Departments in Australia, Psychology at UNE is able to offer a degree with prestige and quality. Being based outside a capital city means it is also able to offer the degree within an atmosphere in which staff are readily accessible to students who have questions or who desire more information. Our smaller class sizes mean that students are not overwhelmed by the university experience.
The comments from our students, both past and present, are not just an accident. They are the result of an ongoing commitment to ensuring the highest quality material is presented in the most accessible way to all students at all levels, by the most qualified staff.
What more can be said? The opinions of those who know us speak for themselves.