School of Psychology
The School of Psychology, located in the Faculty of Health, offers a range of accredited Bachelors, Honours, Masters and Research Higher Degree programs on both the Gold Coast and Mt Gravatt campuses. The School offers an excellent teaching, learning and research environment and has internationally recognised and award winning staff.
Griffith University has some of Australia's best teachers in psychology who have received national awards for excellence in teaching.
- Professor Keithia Wilson was awarded the highly prestigious Prime Minister's Award as University Teacher of the Year.
- Associate Professor Alf Lizzio, Dr Debra Bath and Dr David Newmann received Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student learning from the Australian Learning and Teaching Council.
Psychology at Griffith University, Experience the Difference
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We recognise that people want different personal and career outcomes from their university education. We have designed our degrees so that our students are able to not only fulfil professional requirements but also select the pathway best suited to their strengths and interests. We are committed to helping our students succeed with their studies and enjoy the experience of being at University. We offer an integrated program of support in first year, provide opportunities for undergraduate students to gain work-related and research experience, and encourage our students to contribute to the School.
The School is engaged in an extensive program of research activities in areas such as clinical, organisational, health, social, developmental and cognitive-neuropsychology. An engaged and diverse community of postgraduate and doctoral students conducts research projects across the discipline of psychology under the supervision of experienced academic staff.
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