Psychology helps you understand why people are the way they are, and why they do the things they do. You will also study abnormal behaviour, including how it occurs and how it can be treated. 

Learn about aspects of behaviour such as human motivation and emotion, decision-making processes and social interaction, through a strong basic knowledge of psychological concepts and theories in areas including cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, sensation and perception, and social psychology.

You can major in Psychology in the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Arts at Melbourne. 

How to study Psychology at Melbourne

Careers

Psychology graduates are equipped with skills that open up a wide range of potential career pathways and opportunities.

If you choose to pursue in-depth training in psychology (an honours year followed by a professional or research graduate degree) find employment in a number of specialised areas such as:

• Clinical psychology
• Community health
• Counselling
• Educational and developmental psychology
• Forensic psychology
• Government
• Human behaviour
• Neuropsychology
• Organisational psychology
• Sports psychology.

Combined with further professional training, the skills you gain through your study of psychology can also be applied across a range of careers and professions, including teaching, marketing, human resources, journalism, market research and policy development.