Psychology

UNE's Bachelor of Psychological Science provides you with an APAC-accredited undergraduate psychology sequence, giving you the essential first step towards becoming a practising psychologist in Australia. If registration is your goal, you graduate ready to apply for entry into a fourth-year psychology program (such as honours), provided you meet the relevant requirements.

Psychology also influences how people learn, work, buy, lead, cope, connect and adapt to change. As organisations and communities become more complex and data and digital systems increasingly shape everyday decisions, employers are seeking people who can understand behaviour and use evidence to guide action. In addition to your APAC-accredited undergraduate psychology sequence, this course also offers a range of majors to broaden your capability, preparing you for professional opportunities where psychological insight strengthens your employability and impact.

Whether you're looking to start the pathway to psychology or you're seeking to complement your existing skillset, UNE's Diploma in Psychological Science will provide you with the foundational grounding in psychological studies that you need. Throughout the course, you will develop essential knowledge and skills in evidence-based science approaches, psychological theories, and research methodologies. You will hone critical thinking and analytical skills, as well as technical and communication skills, ready to sustain independent, life-long learning.

Future-fit yourself for the growing need for psychological science skillsets in a wide variety of sectors.

One of our longest-standing degrees, the Bachelor of Arts (BA) is increasingly relevant in today's agile, dynamic world. It equips you with the creative, critical and analytical skills in demand by employers, and is transferable across a range of workplaces. When you study a BA at UNE, you have the freedom to become a specialist in the discipline of your choice.

By studying UNE’s Bachelor of Social Science degree you will develop a comprehensive and valuable understanding of human societies and social thought, behaviour and relationships in their varied social, psychological and political manifestations, with potential for a rewarding career in social science related areas. You will get a thorough grounding in sociology and psychology, plus you can choose from a broad range of majors to graduate with specialised knowledge. With skills in research, critical analysis and evaluation that are transferable across a range of employment opportunities, you will future-proof your career with UNE.

Criminology is the study of crime and our responses to crime. UNE's Bachelor of Criminology investigates factors that cause criminal behaviour and how crime can be prevented within wider society. The course offers a variety of key topics and issues including policing and punishment, rural crime, victimology and how crimes may be prevented in practice and solved through criminal profiling and forensic science. You will get to hone your skills in critical thinking, problem solving and analysis to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

At the heart of community services is a desire to help people – to promote social justice and inclusion, and enable people to flourish. UNE's flexibly delivered Bachelor of Community Services will enable you to develop the skills to empower individuals, marginalised groups and communities in complex and rapidly changing community and health settings.

Accredited by Community Work Australia, this course integrates real-world practice and contextual knowledge with an understanding of the theories and methods underpinning the effective practice of community services, as well as policy issues, and legal and ethical responsibilities that guide this practice.

The UNE Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws provides you with the opportunity to combine your study of law with an area of interest drawn from a wide variety of the arts, humanities and social sciences. As a double degree for the future, it has been developed in response to the needs of today’s rapidly changing workplaces and a growing employer demand for double degree graduates.

Your choice of arts major allows you to become an expert in a discipline of your choice. The legal knowledge and practical skills will also enable you to pursue many pathways in law, benefiting from UNE’s deep expertise in regional, rural and remote legal issues.

Do you dream of a career where you’re helping to address the big issues facing humanity? Or perhaps you crave the excitement of being at the forefront of scientific discovery? Maybe you wish to instil your passion for the environment into future generations? Our Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science is uniquely positioned to help you reach your goals, with wide-spanning knowledge and a diverse set of skills to be adaptable in a rapidly changing world.

This combined degree will help lay the foundation for you to acquire the ability to innovate and problem-solve—attributes that are in demand more than ever by employers in Australia and internationally.

Workplaces value employees who have a broad range of real-world skills, and this combined degree will equip you to excel in today’s dynamic working environment. In our Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business, you’ll gain business knowledge and learn to think like an entrepreneur. You’ll develop creative and socio-cultural knowledge, and vital skills in critical thinking and communication.

Our degree fosters the accumulation of knowledge and the acquisition of a diverse set of skills, essential to helping you be an independent thinker, and empowering you to create a new future, new career prospects and the ability to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing modern workplace.

Add an area of expertise to your CV and gain an undergraduate qualification — without committing to a full bachelor's degree. You will develop research, critical thinking, and writing skills in the core units. With the minor and elective units, you tailor the course to your specific interests and career objectives by choosing from an extensive selection of arts, humanities and social science units.

With our Advanced Diploma in Arts you have the freedom to explore related subjects, or a range of different topics. With this flexibility, your advanced diploma can be customised to your aspirational and practical needs. It will also qualify you to go on to a Bachelor of Arts if you're keen to continue your studies. Become future fit with these advanced studies. 

Pursue a career in the diverse and rapidly changing field of psychology with UNE's accredited Bachelor of Psychology with Honours. Graduate with eligibility for provisional registration as a psychologist, which will set you on the pathway to obtain general registration and develop your scientific understanding of human behaviour and psychology research. Work with our world-class academic staff to produce an original research thesis and prepare for further postgraduate training in psychology.

Applications for admission to Trimester 1 2026 will close AEDT 11.59pm on 31st October 2026.

In the human and community services sector, research plays a critical role in identifying gaps in service delivery, evaluating program effectiveness, and developing evidence-based policies and interventions. Having a strong understanding of research is now essential for success, with employers increasingly seeking employees who are not only proficient in their field, but also possess research skills that can be applied to solve complex problems.

UNE's Bachelor of Human and Community Services with Honours offers a dynamic blend of theoretical and practical learning that prepares you to fill these needs, with the opportunity to work with industry partners and receive guidance from experienced supervisors. This comprehensive course will be your gateway to a career path focused on senior human and community services sector roles.

Demand is growing for psychologists who can respond to complex mental health needs with evidence-based assessment and intervention across the lifespan. In this course, you develop advanced clinical psychology capabilities grounded in the scientist–practitioner approach and informed by ethical, culturally responsive practice. You build confidence in diagnostic interviewing, psychological assessment and test interpretation, and individual and group interventions, and complete 1000 hours of supervised clinical placement experience.

On completion, you are eligible to apply for general registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (via AHPRA). With further supervised practice, you can progress toward Area of Practice Endorsement in Clinical Psychology.

Applications for Trimester 1 2027 admission will close AEDT 11.59pm on 19 October 2026. Quotas apply.

Gain the skills you need to practice as a provisional psychologist with UNE’s Master of Professional Psychology, an accredited fifth year degree on the 5+1 internship pathway to General Registration as a psychologist. Our flexibly-delivered, innovative course provides you with advanced knowledge of evidence-based approaches to psychological assessment and intervention. Future fit your career in this diverse and dynamic profession by ensuring you are equipped to provide high-quality psychological services for clients across the lifespan.

Applications for Trimester 1 2027 will close AEDT 11:59pm 19 October 2026. Quotas apply.

The Master of Psychology (Clinical) Advanced Entry provides advanced training in Clinical Psychology to generalist registered psychologists who already hold an accredited fifth-year qualification. Adding clinical psychology skills will broaden your scope of practice, better equipping you to assess, diagnose, and treat a wider range of mental health issues and disorders. This can open up new career pathways, including positions in clinical settings such as hospitals, mental health clinics, private practice, and research institutions.

Applications for Trimester 1 2027 admission close AEDT 11.59pm on 19 October 2026.

Develop the skills you need to pivot in your career with UNE's Graduate Diploma in Psychology. Our course is ideal for people who have completed a degree and are interested in a career in professional psychology, but who do not have an accredited undergraduate psychology major. Designed as a bridging course to fourth-year psychology programs and beyond, you can gain the knowledge you need to start on the pathway to a career in psychology today.

With flexible online delivery, the UNE Graduate Certificate in School Psychology provides you with the specialised practice skills required to work in educational settings. This course is uniquely designed to be studied alongside UNE's Master of Professional Psychology or Master of Psychology (Clinical) to ensure you graduate job-ready and competitive for internship opportunities in school psychology positions. This offering is also a fantastic option if you already hold an APAC-accredited fifth-year psychology qualification and are ready to upskill and expand your career options.

The field of neuroscience is one of the fastest growing in human physiology, and there is increasing interest in applying neuroscience to learning processes within the educational field.

As a Master of Neuroscience and Education student at UNE, you will gain a specialised understanding of the specific neurobiological processes that underlie different kinds of behaviour within educational settings.

As you explore evidence-based research on the application of neuroscience to learning, you will be equipped with hugely valuable skills in this emerging field. Once you graduate, you may also apply for research-based higher degrees and other doctoral programs.

Are you looking for a flexible, contemporary postgraduate course that will allow you to explore the rapidly evolving field of neuroscience? In addition to being one of the fastest growing fields of human physiology, neuroscience has many applications in areas ranging from education to psychology to business. For graduates looking to upskill, prepare for the future and advance their careers, UNE's Graduate Diploma in Neuroscience is an ideal qualification.  

You will gain a greater understanding of the brain's functions in maintaining human behaviour, how we think and how we learn, along with real-world skills in research and assessment. The specialist knowledge and skills gained through this program can be applied in a variety of career fields. 

Design a bespoke course and prepare for a rapidly evolving workplace with the UNE Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice. Whether you want to advance your career, hone your skills or embark on a new career direction, we'll work with you to design a course to match your skills and aspirations.

You will have the freedom to assemble your course from a full breadth of subjects, play to your strengths and draw from your experience to achieve your goals. Learn in a way that suits your timeframe and do it all with the support of an expert academic success advisor — with one-on-one guidance from start to finish. You'll be paving your pathway to the next stage of your career.

There is a close connection between how the brain works and how we learn. As a result, neuroscience and education are becoming increasingly intertwined, and employers are looking for graduates with skills and knowledge in both areas.

UNE’s Graduate Diploma of Neuroscience and Education, designed by our leading experts and researchers, places you at the centre of human physiology's fastest-growing field and its increasingly crucial role in education. Whether you're new to either or both fields, or have prior knowledge or experience, our flexible postgraduate course allows you to tailor your program to the topics and areas that interest you most.

This first-of-its-kind course offers an innovative approach to understanding criminal behaviour through the lens of neuroscience. As one of the fastest-growing fields in human physiology and behaviour, neuroscience provides critical insights into how the brain functions, what can go wrong in neurobiological processes, and how these factors can influence criminal behaviour. This course allows you to develop a comprehensive understanding of the complex interplay between biological, psychological and social elements that contribute to criminal actions.

Whether you are a seasoned professional in criminology looking to enhance your expertise or you are completely new to the field, this fully online postgraduate degree caters to all levels of experience.

The Graduate Certificate in Neuroscience at UNE is ideal if you're looking for a postgraduate qualification that allows you to explore a rapidly developing field of neuroscience, upskill, prepare for the future and advance your career. Our program can give you a competitive edge and a unique set of skills and knowledge that can be applied to a wide range of careers.

With this flexible course, you will gain a deeper understanding of how the brain influences human behaviour, how we think, and how we learn, as well as a range of research and assessment skills. We also offer graduate diploma and master's level Neuroscience programs to allow you to continue expanding your skills and knowledge.

Neuroscience is one of the fastest-growing areas of human physiology today, and it plays an increasingly vital role in guiding educational practices. With UNE's Graduate Certificate in Neuroscience and Education, you will deepen your understanding of education's role in contemporary society, how the brain facilitates learning and thinking, and the importance of neuroscience in modern education.  

Criminology and neuroscience are rapidly evolving fields, with growing recognition of the role that neuroscience plays in understanding human behaviour, including criminal actions. The first course of its kind in Australia, our Graduate Certificate in Neuroscience and Criminology investigates the intricate relationships between brain functions and criminal behaviour, contributing to the emerging field of neurocriminology, a discipline with immense potential for future research and applications.

Whether you're already working in criminal justice, law enforcement or mental health and want to upskill, or you're looking to enter the field for the first time, our flexible introductory course equips you with the knowledge and tools to understand crime through a neurological lens.

Adapt to an evolving workplace and open the door to new career opportunities with UNE's Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice. Whether you want to create more career choices, hone your specialist skills, or take a new career direction, we will work with you to customise a course to match your skills and aspirations.

Choose from a full breadth of subjects. Avoid getting bogged down in a lengthy, traditional course, and instead, play to your natural strengths, refine your skills and draw on your experience to prepare for the future. And do it all with the support of an expert academic success advisor with 1:1 guidance from start to finish.

Embrace your passion for person-centred clinical practice and pursue research excellence in the rapidly changing world of clinical psychology. UNE’s PhD in Clinical Psychology prepares you to provide high-quality clinical services as a registered psychologist, whilst you produce world-class original research in our collaborative, flexible and innovative research training environment.

A Doctor of Philosophy is the pinnacle of academic study. Using rigorous and systematic research, combined with critical analysis, you will add to society's understanding of complex issues at the cutting-edge of your discipline or profession.

When you complete your PhD at UNE, you will be recognised as an expert in your area of study. Your original discoveries and innovations will be applied to benefit society and industry in Australia and worldwide.

Practice-based research drives better decisions, stronger services and measurable outcomes. UNE’s Professional Doctorate provides foundational research training with a research thesis, supporting experienced professionals to contribute to the development of original knowledge that improves professional practice in their fields.

Co-design a workplace-embedded project with your UNE supervision team and your organisation, aligning rigorous methods with real-world challenges. Your examinable output is tailored to your discipline—for example, a thesis, a dissertation with artefacts, or an exegesis with a portfolio of creative, technical or performance works.

High quality research and analysis allows us to better understand the complex issues we face in industry and society. With UNE's Master of Philosophy by research, your original findings and insights will add to the body of knowledge and inform decision-making in your specialist area.

You will work independently, with personalised support from recognised experts in your area of study every step of the way. Expand your expertise, hone your research skills, and immediately apply your knowledge in a research topic of your choice.

The world is full of possibilities, with so much to discover and learn. There are endless opportunities to enrich your knowledge to prepare for the future, but what if you don’t want to undertake a full degree? And how can you zero-in on the subjects that matter most to you? That’s what a Non-Award unit with UNE will help you to achieve.

Non-Award study means you can learn without the need to complete entire course requirements or take on a full course load. Whether it’s a language you want to learn, a business unit to enhance your career, an improvement of your IT skills, an update on education principles or developing your management style, Non-Award study gives you the flexibility and control to explore what matters to you.

If you are enrolled at another university, you can choose to study subjects at UNE that will count towards your course. Apply as a cross-institutional student directly and complete one or several individual subjects (units) from the full scope of UNE's discipline areas.