Pathways and careers

Studying psychology opens up a wide range of career opportunities. Our graduates develop extensive skills which are transferable to a variety of workplaces.

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Video - hear from our graduates

Psychology launch pad for global career

Hear from Professor Siobhan Martin, a  global leader of talent, inclusion and leadership for a multi-national insurance company based in the Netherlands. She also sits on the boards of a number of  charitable institutions.

Siobhan did her PhD in forensic psychology. She says the rigour of the teaching she received at Monash, she continues to apply in her  professional life. Monash gave her the opportunity to have a global career.

Find out more about Siobhan’s Monash Psychology experience here.

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Pathways to becoming a psychologist

To practice as a psychologist, you must meet the requirements of the Psychology Board of Australia. This involves completing a minimum six-year sequence of study in psychology accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.

Students undertake an initial undergraduate degree with a major in psychology (or graduate pathway), then a fourth year in psychology to gain provisional registration. In order to become eligible to be a registered psychologist students undertake fifth and sixth (plus) years of study, whereas those seeking to develop research skills complete research training via a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Please see the Monash study pathways to becoming a registered psychologist (click to enlarge)

Provisional registration upon completion of APAC Level 2.
General registration upon completion of APAC Level 3 and 4.

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Study pathways and sequences

We have a wide variety of study pathways and sequences to help you succeed.

Find out which one suits you best

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Career opportunities

Graduates are also able to pursue other career pathways outside of becoming a psychologist, using the skills obtained in their psychology degree. Some examples include:

  • Health and Community Services such as welfare, child protection, disability, youth work, and drug and alcohol services.
  • Business Settings such as marketing, human resources, management and data analytics.
  • Government Roles such as the Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Social Services, Department of Justice and Regulation, and the National Audit Office.
  • Research and Academia either within a university setting or in private and public institutions. These institutions may look at issues such as road and accident research, market research, and television audience research.

Psychology also provides an excellent foundation for pursuing further study in related fields such as counselling, occupational therapy, social work, education and business. To find a course that is right for you, visit the Monash course website or review our psychology study pathways.

External reference resources

Career Connect at Monash provide excellent career counselling services to students on all campuses and we recommend you get in touch for career-related advice.