School of Psychological Sciences

Understanding human behaviour is key to solving many of the world's problems. The science of psychology seeks to explain why people behave the way they do across all facets of life.

Graduates from the University of Tasmania School of Psychological Sciences understand the complex factors that drive human thinking, curiosity, health and behaviour. Our graduates are critical thinkers, equipped with data analytical skills, but also possess the “soft” social and communication skills that are critical for future leaders of our communities.

Our graduates can be found working in a variety of contexts, including Psychology practice, research, education, private, corporate and not-for-profit sectors. Our graduates are leaders in their field and are in demand across society.

Study with us

At the University of Tasmania, you can study undergraduate, Honours and postgraduate degrees in Psychology, each nationally accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.

We also offer popular pre-degree and postgraduate degrees in Counselling. We offer our Bachelor's Degree face-to-face at each of the Tasmanian campuses.

Our Honours and Master's courses are offered at both Hobart and Launceston. Our Bachelor's degree is also offered online, along with our Counselling courses.

Our courses

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Our research

Psychological Scientists are tomorrow’s leaders. They are trained to understand, analyse and change human behaviour.

Whether the context is health, human movement, development, climate change, gambling, relationships or mental health, our research is world-class.

Find our academics conducting research in an area of your interest.

Research groups

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Our facilities

The University psychology clinics are world-leading, research-embedded mental health facilities that offer one-on-one personalised therapy and assessment.

Our clinics are open to communities across Tasmania via telehealth, with in-person services available in Launceston and Hobart.

Psychology clinic

Contact us

Postal address

University of Tasmania
School of Psychological Sciences
PO Box 850
Sandy Bay TAS 7006

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