Study a Psychology degree in Australia

Why study a Psychology degree at Flinders University?

Flinders University’s internationally recognised psychology degrees are training the next generation of psychologists to go beyond and apply psychological knowledge across a range of fields that make a positive impact on individuals and the world.

Study at a university highly rated in undergraduate psychology for education experience, teaching quality, learning resources and student support (QILT Student Experience Survey 2018).

No.1 in SA
for starting salary in Psychology

The Good Universities Guide 2020 (undergraduate),
public SA-founded universities only

Research above world standard
Psychology research

Excellence in Research for Australia, 2018

Five stars
for overall experience in Psychology

The Good Universities Guide 2020 -
overall quality of educational experience (undergraduate)

Professionally recognised accreditation

Graduate with professional accreditation by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. With a Flinders’ Psychology degree, you will gain essential knowledge and skills required for further study to practise as a registered psychologist. You’ll also graduate ready for work in clinical, educational, organisational or academic settings.

Define your passion

Study an area you’re passionate about. Flinders’ research strengths span applied cognitive psychology, clinical/health psychology, development across the lifespan, social psychology, psychophysiology and forensic psychology.

Combined degrees

Gain practical experience in hospitals and clinics across the state and graduate job-ready.

World-leading research

Flinders is home to world-leading researchers, dedicated laboratories and training clinics in areas such as mental health, sleep, education, trauma, forensic psychology and social justice.

Enhance your career with honours

Upgrade your behavioural science or psychology bachelor degree with our Honours in Psychology, accredited by the Australian Psychological Society.

Courses available in Psychology

New course

Undergraduate

Majors

Psychology

Honours

Graduate

Postgraduate

Higher degree by research

“Studying Psychology at Flinders has been one of the best decisions I have ever made.

From the friends you make in tutorials, to the lecturers and academics who guide you through your journey, I have received nothing but unconditional support from everybody I have met at Flinders. Flinders is definitely the best choice for anybody interested in pursuing a career in Psychology...”

Ksenia Zinoviev
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

“Studying Psychology at Flinders has been one of the best decisions I have ever made.

From the friends you make in tutorials, to the lecturers and academics who guide you through your journey, I have received nothing but unconditional support from everybody I have met at Flinders. Flinders is definitely the best choice for anybody interested in pursuing a career in Psychology...”

Ksenia Zinoviev
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

Providing a unique insight into the way mental processes impact human behaviour, Flinders Psychology will give you an advantage in any field you choose.

Find out more about studying psychology at Flinders University. Hear from lecturers and students about mentoring for first-years by third-year students and see where your psychology studies can take you.