Student life & resources

Explore your passion for understanding the human condition. Equip yourself with an advanced knowledge of psychological science. You’ll be challenged to think critically about key aspects of human behaviour.

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At the School of Psychology, we're committed to advancing psychological research and training the next generation of experts and clinicians. We engage with industry, government, non-profit and community sectors to answer some of the most complex questions about the brain and human behaviour. 

 

Our long-standing partnerships support our students to be career ready in a range of sectors and industries. Engage with us and leverage our research facilities and purpose-built laboratories to create business success stories and improve lives. 

We invite you to collaborate with our network of outstanding academics, alumni and students to link ground-breaking research with real-life applications. 

Undergraduate

All students should use the program sample guides and handbook to ensure you meet all course requirements.
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Honours

Deepen your knowledge of approaches, perspectives and traditions in psychology and undertake a significant research project in your honours.

Student guide

The School of Psychology Student Guide contains important information on university and school policies, and should be read by all psychology students.
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Postgraduate coursework

Resources for current postgraduate coursework students.

Postgraduate research

Resources for current Higher Degree Research students.

Peer mentoring program

Peer mentoring aims to help first year students studying psychology settle into student life. You’ll be mentored by third year psychology students. Get to know other students and expand your social network.

Health & safety for students

The aim of health and safety at UNSW is ‘Harm to Zero.’ Our processes help create healthy and safe working and learning environments for all members of our community.
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School Colloquium Series 

The School of Psychology Colloquium Series will be held in Room 1616 Mathews Building on Friday's at 1pm. Please check the schedule for updated information.

Student testimonials

Current students and alumni share their experiences studying in the School of Psychology. Read their testimonials and be inspired to start your own story.