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Learn to describe, understand and predict behaviour
If you're fascinated by the human mind, and why people can be caring, cruel, irritating, creative or wonderful — and sometimes all of those — a degree in Psychology will give you a broad understanding of the way human beings relate to each other.
You'll also acquire skills that can be applied to a wide range of promising careers.
Griffith is a leader in psychology education in Australia. Our strong focus on applying psychological knowledge and skill-based courses is unique, and essential if you are to provide effective assistance for people with personal, health, vocational or social difficulties.
Study psychology at Griffith
Giving you an excellent foundation
Griffith is ranked in the top 200 for Psychology in the world by QS World University Rankings. Many of our lecturers have earned national teaching awards for excellence, including University Teacher of the Year.
You’ll learn how to evaluate and understand tests that measure intellectual, behavioural, and emotional states, and to apply psychological theories to areas such as thinking and perception, stress, health, criminal activity and group behaviour.
Start your study in one of three trimesters, and give yourself the flexibility to plan your study load to suit your needs.We offer a number of degrees which emphasise different aspects of psychology study, and their likely career paths:
- Our new Bachelor of Counselling will enable you to make a real and potentially immediate difference in people’s lives. You’ll apply your 350 hours of on-campus training in counselling to placement opportunities.
- The Bachelor of Psychological Science is our most flexible degree, perfect if you want maximum choice. It’s the ideal platform to study a double degree paired with Business, Exercise Science, Law or Criminology.
- The Bachelor of Psychology with Honours is the pathway to the major commitment of becoming a registered psychologist. In its fourth year, you’ll begin research training and be introduced to professional practice.
One of fewer than 20 male Aboriginal Registered Psychologists nationally, Psychological Science (Honours) graduate Clinton Schultz founded Marumali Consultations to provide culturally responsive wellbeing support services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. He also created Sobah, Australia’s first non–alcoholic Aboriginal-owned craft beer.
Lauren King
Griffith Psychology Graduate
For student Lauren King, the chance to study psychology at Griffith has been a gift after moving from her hometown of Albury, NSW and being offered a Griffith scholarship. 'I had always dreamed of studying psychology in a warm coastal environment once school was finished, but I was also concerned about the financial implications as I knew that I would have to support myself,' she said. 'I was really keen to get up to Queensland and knew that I would be able to make a success of things, whatever happened. It just so happened that the letter from Griffith came on the day I was leaving!'

Study options
Degrees | Campus | OP rank |
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Bachelor of Counselling | Gold Coast Mount Gravatt |
14 |
Bachelor of Psychological Science | Mount Gravatt |
14 |
Bachelor of Psychological Science | Gold Coast |
14 |
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) | Mount Gravatt |
10 |
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) | Gold Coast |
10 |
Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology | Mount Gravatt |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology | Gold Coast Mount Gravatt |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Organisational Psychology | Mount Gravatt |
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Master of Clinical Psychology | Gold Coast Mount Gravatt |
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Master of Organisational Psychology | Mount Gravatt |
Expand your qualifications and your career options with our range of double degrees. As a double degree graduate, you’ll have a special skill set that will help you stand out with future employers.
Double Degrees | Campus | OP rank |
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Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Psychological Science | Gold Coast Nathan Mount Gravatt |
14 |
Bachelor of Exercise Science/Bachelor of Psychological Science | Gold Coast |
14 |
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Psychological Science | Gold Coast |
8 |
Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Psychological Science | Nathan Mount Gravatt |
8 |
Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Business | Gold Coast |
14 |
Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Business | Nathan Mount Gravatt |
14 |
Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice | Mount Gravatt |
14 |
Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice | Gold Coast |
14 |
Bachelor of Psychological Science/Master of Mental Health Practice | Gold Coast |
14 |
Bachelor of Psychological Science/Master of Rehabilitation Counselling | Gold Coast Other |
14 |
It is important to check the degree requirements including placement requirements, before you apply.
Career outcomes
Your skills are valuable in a range of professions
Studying psychology gives you a broad range of transferable skills. Griffith graduates complete their studies with the training and experience to begin working straight away
Demand for counsellors and their skills is expected to grow strongly in Australia to November 2019* and the Bachelor of Counselling has been designed with input from frontline counselling agencies, including what they require in graduates.
Our other degrees will also give you a thorough grounding in how psychology applies to:
- mental health
- development and ageing
- neuroscience
- thinking and perceiving
- personality
- criminal activity
- social relationships
- working in organisations.
*Australian Government Job Outlook, March 2016.
Life at Griffith
You can gain more than just a degree at Griffith. With plenty of opportunities to balance life and study, you can make memories and mates to last a lifetime.

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Key dates
Monday 18 February — Friday 22 February
Trimester 1: Orientation
Get the right start and find out everything you need to know about starting at Griffith.
Monday 25 February — Saturday 8 June
Trimester 1: Teaching and exams
Includes study and exam period from Monday 27 May to Saturday 8 June.
Sunday 7 April — Monday 8 April
Adelaide Tertiary Studies and Careers Expo
Visit the Griffith University stand at the Adelaide Tertiary Studies and Careers Expo to talk to our expert advisers about your study goals, life at Griffith, online study options and more.
Thursday 2 May — Sunday 5 May
Melbourne VCE and Careers Expo
Visit the Griffith University stand at the Melbourne VCE and Careers Expo to talk to our expert advisers about your study goals, life at Griffith, online study options and more.
Monday 13 May — Thursday 16 May
Mature Student Open Evenings
If you’re considering further study, get the right advice and information you need at our January Mature Student Open Evenings. No matter whether you're returning to university after a few years off, starting study for the first time or looking for a postgraduate degree to further your career, we can help.
Thursday 23 May
Brisbane Careers and Employment Expo
Visit the Griffith University stand at the Brisbane Careers and Employment Expo to talk to our expert advisers about your study goals, life at Griffith, online study options and more.
Tuesday 11 June
Discover Griffith
Get a taste of university life at our Discover Griffith event. Designed for Year 12 students, their parents and families, this event helps answer questions about what to expect on your journey to university and deciding on the right study path.
Thursday 13 June
Discover Griffith
Get a taste of university life at our Discover Griffith event. Designed for Year 12 students, their parents and families, this event helps answer questions about what to expect on your journey to university and deciding on the right study path.
Monday 1 July — Friday 5 July
Trimester 2: Orientation
Get the right start and find out everything you need to know about starting at Griffith.
Monday 8 July — Friday 4 October
Trimester 2: Teaching and exams
Includes study and exam period from Tuesday 8 October to Saturday 19 October.
Monday 8 July — Friday 12 July
Q&A Sessions
Do you have questions about studying at Griffith? Book a personalised 30-minute Q&A session with one of our expert study advisers to get advice about your study options, available scholarships and support services.
Saturday 20 July — Sunday 21 July
Tertiary Studies Expo (TSXPO)
TSXPO is for anyone considering further study. Talk to our academic and professional staff about our degrees, flexible study options, admission pathways, how to apply, scholarships and support services. Entry is free.
Tuesday 23 July
Sunshine Coast Daily Careers Expo
Visit the Griffith University stand at the Sunshine Coast Daily Careers Expo to talk to our expert advisers about your study goals, life at Griffith, online study options and more.
Monday 5 August
Townsville Careers Expo
Visit the Griffith University stand at the Townsville Careers Expo to talk to our expert advisers about your study goals, life at Griffith, online study options and more.
Sunday 11 August
Open Day
On Open Day, you’ll find general information about all our degrees at each campus, as well as essential information about student support services, admissions, scholarships and postgraduate studies. It’s a great time to get to know our campuses, experience life at Griffith, explore your study options and find the information you need to make a decision about your future.
Monday 9 September — Tuesday 10 September
Mature Student Open Evenings
If you’re considering further study, get the right advice and information you need at our January Mature Student Open Evenings. No matter whether you're returning to university after a few years off, starting study for the first time or looking for a postgraduate degree to further your career, we can help.
Thursday 12 September
Mature Student Open Evenings
If you’re considering further study, get the right advice and information you need at our January Mature Student Open Evenings. No matter whether you're returning to university after a few years off, starting study for the first time or looking for a postgraduate degree to further your career, we can help.
Monday 23 September — Friday 4 October
Q&A Sessions
Do you have questions about studying at Griffith? Book a personalised 30-minute Q&A session with one of our expert study advisers to get advice about your study options, available scholarships and support services.
Monday 21 October — Friday 25 October
Trimester 3: Orientation
Get the right start and find out everything you need to know about starting at Griffith.
Tuesday 29 October — Thursday 31 October
Application Support Nights
Need help with your university application? Receive personalised advice and assistance from one of our expert study advisers to start and/or complete your university application.
Monday 16 December — Thursday 19 December
Explore your options
If your OP or ATAR result changes your direction, chat online with our expert study advisers to explore your study options. Find out about admissions pathways, entry requirements and changing your preferences.