About Psychology
Pursue your passion for psychology and gain an understanding of the mind and human behaviour. Help facilitate organisational and social change and conduct psychological research. As a JCU Psychology student, you’ll develop a strong foundation of psychological theory, practice and research skills as you study the human mind. Gain an understanding of how social, environmental and institutional factors influence the inner mind and human behaviour and learn to apply your knowledge in real-world settings.
Learn about the research that explains the processes of the human mind and behaviour. You’ll gain insight into the application of that research to projects and supporting practice. Through studying the methods of research and data analysis, you’ll develop the skills to conduct your own research and contribute to your field of choice.
Strengthen your skills and knowledge to move beyond theories and basic practical strategies. Throughout your psychology course, you’ll reflect on how scientific methods apply to the human mind, and how psychology professionals work within the ethical contexts of human behavioural science.
Tailor your degree to suit your interests. Choose from a range of subjects, including organisational psychology, environmental psychology, health psychology and intercultural psychology.
Pursue careers in private practice, academic and applied research settings, counselling services, law courts, human relations services, hospitals, and schools. Build upon the foundation of your undergraduate degree to pursue further study to launch a career as a clinical, counselling or educational psychologist.
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Gain a solid foundation for university study as you build academic skills, confidence and knowledge. Take classes relevant to your study goals and get a taste of university life in this qualification designed to help you meet the entry requirements of your desired degree. Enter university prepared for success after this one-year course.
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With an advanced understanding of human behaviour and motivation, a Bachelor of Business — Bachelor of Psychological Science will empower you with the skills to maximise your employability and stand out in your future workplace. Your critical thinking, decision-making skills and knowledge of business operations will be bolstered by an understanding of what motivates employees and how to create healthy, productive work environments.
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Develop expertise in analytical thinking and scientific research methods as you examine psychological theory, interpretation and application. Psychological science is vital to numerous professional areas including behaviour insights, marketing, experimental sciences, data interpretation and more. Continue your studies with Honours and Master-level degrees available to those wishing to pursue clinical or professional psychology practice.
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Examine human behaviour and hone valuable research skills with this fourth-year Psychology training program. Pursue an independent research project and find your pathway within the field.
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Whether you are a professional in a human-centred role such as marketing or education, or you want to deepen your knowledge of the human psyche, JCU’s 100% Online Graduate Certificate of Psychology will help you reach your goals.
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Focus your studies within psychology by undertaking focused and collaborative research. You will develop valuable skills in research analysis and design, research ethics, and have access to a network of national and international experts in the field of psychological science.
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Backed by 50 years of experience in teaching and research in psychology, JCU’s 100% Online Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Bridging) will help you develop your skills and reach your career goals.
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JCU’s Graduate Diploma of Rural Generalist Practice provides Allied Health professionals with a pathway for advancing their academic and clinical expertise in a wide range of community and clinical settings.
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Discover your pathway to practice with JCU’s Master of Professional Psychology. Hone your skills within JCU’s observation suites and hands-on training facilities. Develop professional skills across diagnostics, intervention and psychological assessment and emerge ready to begin your career.
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Advance your clinical and research expertise within rural and remote communities. Cultivate strong leadership skills, with a focus on developing and evaluating health service delivery to enable high-quality patient care in low-resourced communities. Emerge with a degree that is flexible and applicable to a rural generalist in your health discipline.
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JCU Master of Philosophy graduates are internationally recognised as experts who discover valuable new knowledge in their fields. The skills you develop during your MPhil will enable you to extend yourself professionally within your existing sector, or to apply your research, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to new contexts. Graduates can also continue their independent research in a Doctor of Philosophy.
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