Psychology Courses in Australia

In recent times, Australia has secured its position as one of the most sought-after destinations for students from around the world. The innumerable course choices at every study level are a big contributing factor to that. There are so many scenic views in Australia along with a large number of adventure activities that can be undertaken. All this makes studying in Australia an overall explosive learning experience. In 2018, there were over 800,000 international students studying in Australia. This blog talks about the psychology courses offered in Australia.

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Why Study Psychology in Australia?

Although there are a number of different reasons to study in Australia, the following are some of the things that are able to attract a number of students to study psychology in Australia:

• The course of psychology is listed as a Medium and Long-Term Strategic skills list. This is a list of highly demanded occupations in Australia. Thus, the chances of acquiring PR in Australia are higher for psychology graduates.
• The quality of education in Australia at both Bachelor’s and Master’s levels is excellent. Universities in Australia are known for high-quality research standards in their respective fields.
• The unemployment rate in the field of Psychology in Australia is very less as compared to other professions. The U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics reports expected a 12 per cent increase in jobs in psychology jobs between the years 2012 and 2022.

Popular Psychology Courses in Australia

Following is the list of popular Psychology Courses in Australia:

BA in Psychological Science

This course allows students to hone their analytical skills and become independent thinkers. The degree is highly regarded by academic leaders and is highly sought after by industry employers. It starts from the bottom scientific study of human behaviour, psychology and mental processes.

Master of Clinical Psychology

This course prepares you for your journey to becoming a psychologist. The skills, experience and qualifications needed to apply to the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) are instilled into the students.

Graduate Diploma of Professional Psychology

This one-year course is an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited fourth-year qualification in psychology. The course provides an advanced study of the discipline of psychology, research training and an introduction to psychological practice.

Minimum Requirements to Become a Psychologist in Australia

• A minimum of 6 years of study sequence should be achieved. This includes 3 years of undergraduate study, 1 year of specialised psychology study and 2 years of either a postgraduate degree or internship.
• The 3 years of undergraduate study could be a general psychology program from a registered university in Australia. The 4th year must be utilised to complete a specialisation in psychology.
• After the six-year sequence, the students become eligible to register under the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA) to practice as fully registered psychologists, as per the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme.

Application Process

The application process takes place over a period of time and begins months before the commencement of classes. To study psychology in Australia, students must apply from the official website for master’s courses. You can call our Leverage Edu experts on 1800 572 000 to find out how the application process can be fast-tracked and streamlined to Australia! Here’s an easy 5-step process to complete your application process:

• Call our experts on 1800 572 000 to shortlist your favourite universities and courses. Start your application to multiple universities through our one dashboard platform
• Compile all your documents like SOPs, essays, certificates and LORs and exam scores like IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT, etc
• Meet all the applications deadlines and start the application process for accommodation, UK students visa, and scholarships/student loans
• Accept the offer letter and meet your teachers, college mates and roommates virtually
• Get your visa approved and fly to your dream university!

Documents Required

• All official academic Transcripts and grade cards
• Passport size photographs 
• Passport photocopy
• Visa
• Updated CV/Resume
• English Language Proficiency Test Scores
• Letter of Recommendations
• Statement of Purpose

Top Universities for Psychology in Australia

Following are the top Universities for Psychology in Australia:

University	Australia Psychology Rank 2022	WUR Psychology Rank 2022	City
University of Melbourne	1	24	Melbourne
UNSW Sydney	2	29	Kensington
University of Sydney	3	36	Sydney
The University of Queensland	4	46	Brisbane
Australian National University	5	77	Canberra
The University of Western Australia	6	95	Perth
Australian Catholic University	7	126–150	Sydney
Curtin University	7	126–150	Perth
Macquarie University	9	151–175	Sydney
Monash University	9	151–175	Melbourne

Cost of Studying Psychology in Australia

The tuition fee varies based on the discipline and the university chosen. Here is the approximate fee range for a year based on the information provided by some of the top universities. 

Bachelors (UG): The fee amount ranges between $30,000 and $36,000 (~INR 15-18 lakhs)

Postgraduate (PG): The fee amount ranges between $33,700 and $42,000 (~INR 17-22 lakhs) 

Psychologist Job Profiles

Following are the top jobs and salaries after studying Psychology in Australia:

Profile	Average Salary (AUD)	Average Salary (INR)
Psychologist	90001	46.8 lakhs
Clinical Psychologist	85553	44.4 lakhs
Consumer psychologist	85000	44.2 lakhs
Engineering psychologist	108583	56.4 lakhs
Experimental psychologist	114724	59.6 lakhs
Forensic/ Criminal Psychologist	69604	36.1 lakhs
Health Psychologist	103800	53.9 lakhs
Aviation Psychologist	108583	56.4 lakhs
Neuropsychologist	90000	46.8 lakhs
Psychotherapist	78261	40.6 lakhs
Art Therapist	73808	38.3 lakhs
Social worker	97279	50.5 lakhs
Counsellor	82418	42.8 lakhs
Career or vocational counsellor	65256	33.9 lakhs
Genetic counsellor	77293	40.1 lakhs
Human resource manager	90982	47.3 lakhs
Teacher	89593	46.5 lakhs

Scope for Psychology Majors in Australia

Professionals belonging to the field of psychology are at the higher end of the salary spectrum. According to Job Outlook, the approximate number of individuals practising as Psychologists and Psychotherapists grew manifold over 5 years from 22,000 in 2014 to 26,000 in 2019. The inferred growth rate of the sector will increase further with respect to skilled workers in the next five years. An average salary of AUD 1,794 is earned in a week by psychology professionals. This comes to INR 3.96 lakhs per month. With an increase in experience and education, this increases significantly.

FAQs

This was all the major information about psychology courses in Australia. The experts at Leverage Edu will help you through the entire process of course application and settling in Australia. Call us at 1800 572 000 to avail yourself of one free counselling session.