Psychology degrees

The University of Southern Queensland is a premier provider of psychology degrees. Whether you want to study psychology online in Australia or learn on-campus, UniSQ is flexible enough for you to follow your dream career path comfortably. Our industry-relevant and in-depth degrees will ensure that you are prepared for a rewarding career in mental health care. 

Become career ready and gain practical experience in UniSQ's Psychology and Counselling Clinics, located in Ipswich and Toowoomba. Our postgraduate psychology students develop hands-on skills while offering vital services at a reduced rate to the wider community under the guidance of clinical psychologists and supervisors.

According to the Good Universities Guide 2025, UniSQ is rated 5/5 stars for psychology:

• overall educational experience
• learning resources
• skills development.

Once you have completed an undergraduate psychology degree at UniSQ, you have a few options for moving into a career as a psychologist. You can continue for a further two years of study, complete a postgraduate degree with a year of internship approved by the Psychology Board of Australia, or two years of a board-approved internship.

When you study psychology at UniSQ, you’ll learn in a collaborative and supportive educational environment. Because some career paths require a postgraduate psychology degree, we provide different health study options, depending on your circumstances. A psychology degree at UniSQ will prepare you for various roles across many different settings, including:

• clinical
• counselling
• education and developmental
• forensic
• organisational
• child and family
• behavioral
• health
• sports.

UniSQ provides you with the necessary tools and training to prepare you for a career in providing essential help to those in need. You will have the chance to study psychology online or on-campus, experiencing the same level of support and opportunity to connect with others.

Regardless of where you are in your educational journey, UniSQ gives many options and pathways to achieving an undergraduate psychology degree. Whether you’ve just finished high school study, have taken a long break, or have a VET, qualification, UniSQ will help you decide on an appropriate path to study psychology.

If you don’t meet entry to the psychology master degrees, you can study:

• Bachelor of Science Honours – Psychology
• Bachelor of Psychology – Honours.

For further details on pathways and entry requirements, please view the entry requirements information for your chosen degree.