Study in Australia
Study Psychology in Australia
- Programs
- 68
- Universities
- 33
- Tuition from
- A$12,400
Psychology in Australia follows a structured sequence: an accredited three-year bachelor's, then a fourth honours year, then postgraduate professional training. International students often start with a Bachelor of Psychological Science or a Graduate Diploma of Psychology to enter the sequence.
Becoming a registered psychologist requires accreditation from the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council at each stage and registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. Standard entry to a bachelor's is a strong secondary record and IELTS 6.5; postgraduate places are competitive.
Migration angle. Registered psychologist and clinical psychologist appear on skilled lists but the training pathway is long. Many graduates work in research, HR, or counselling-adjacent roles that do not require full registration.
Most affordable Psychology programs
Tuition is per year for international students, from each program’s page. Figures are approximate and change annually.
All universities offering Psychology
- Adelaide University
- Australian Catholic University
- Australian National University
- Bond University
- Charles Darwin University
- CQUniversity Australia
- Curtin University
- Deakin University
- Edith Cowan University
- Federation University Australia
- Flinders University
- Griffith University
- James Cook University
- La Trobe University
- Macquarie University
- Monash University
- Murdoch University
- Queensland University of Technology
- Southern Cross University
- Swinburne University of Technology
- Torrens University Australia
- University of Canberra
- University of Divinity
- University of New England
- University of Newcastle
- University of Queensland
- University of Southern Queensland
- University of Tasmania
- University of the Sunshine Coast
- University of Wollongong
- UNSW Sydney
- Victoria University
- Western Sydney University
Typical entry requirements
Entry to a bachelor degree needs a completed senior secondary qualification (or a recognised foundation year) that meets the university's minimum, plus an English test, usually IELTS 6.0 to 6.5. Entry to a postgraduate coursework degree needs a relevant bachelor degree, often with a credit average, and IELTS 6.5. Registration-based fields (nursing, teaching, psychology, architecture) set higher English bars and additional requirements. Always confirm the exact requirements for the specific program.
Psychology in Australia: common questions
How long does it take to become a psychologist in Australia?
At least six years: a three-year accredited bachelor's, a fourth honours year, and then a two-year master's or equivalent supervised practice. Clinical psychology adds further training.
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Program counts and tuition figures are drawn from this site’s database and are approximate. This is general information, not admissions or migration advice.