Psychology and Mental Health

Why study Psychology and Mental Health at UNE?

With increasing numbers of people experiencing mental health difficulties, demand for psychology and mental health services and practitioners has never been higher. Consequently, there has been an increased focus on improving access and delivery of mental health care.

With a qualification in psychology or mental health from UNE, you can build a secure career where you get to make a profound difference to those experiencing mental illness. When you study one of our courses in mental health you will deepen your understanding of human behaviour, and learn to identify and implement mental health strategies. Our courses are available for online study, which makes it possible for you to manage your education around your life.

If this is your first time studying at university, our Bachelor of Psychological Science is the first step to take to become a psychologist. Upon graduation, you will need to complete an accredited fourth-year psychology program to become an accredited psychologist.

You can become a valuable mental health specialist by undertaking the Mental Health Practice pathway within our postgraduate courses in counselling. These courses are accredited by the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) which will make you eligible to become a registered counsellor with the ACA when you graduate.

We are the No. 1 university in Australia in Psychology for Overall Experience (Good Universities Guide, undergraduate), and the No. 1 university in Australia in Health services and support for Full-Time Employment (Good Universities Guide 2023, postgraduate). So, no matter what direction you choose, choosing to study with UNE is the smart choice for your career in psychology or mental health services.

Explore our Psychology and Mental Health disciplines and courses now.

Disciplines within Psychology and Mental Health

Courses by study level

Bachelor of Psychology with Honours

Bespoke Graduate Certificate: design your own 4 unit postgraduate course and have your work experience recognised in the process.
‘Fundamental’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four fundamental units from a traditional degree. If you are planning a new direction, or adding a new set of skills to your portfolio, you may want to start with this option. These units provide a foundation, or a ‘base camp’, to return to if you want to later progress to a full degree.
‘Advanced’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four advanced units from a full degree. This is a great strategy for staying current in your field, or advancing your knowledge.
‘Critical Content’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four units from any of the available units in a degree to create a Critical Content Bespoke Course. This option lets you get the knowledge you need without the time and cost of a full degree.
‘Mix and Match’ Bespoke Course: combine two, three or four units from different degrees and disciplines to design your mix and match Bespoke Course. This option lets you diversify your knowledge.

Design your bespoke course

Why study with us?

Close up of UNE Bachelor of Psychological Science/Criminology with Hons student Sarah-Jane Bowers

My most rewarding experience has been working with lecturers who share my passion and have encouraged me as a person to pursue further academic goals of Honours.

Sarah-Jane Bowers, Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Criminology (Hons)

Psychology and Mental Health careers

Qualified psychologists and mental health experts are increasingly in demand. A qualification in this field from UNE can help you to future fit yourself for a career in: