Psychologists and Psychotherapists
How To Become
- Complete an accredited undergraduate degree in psychology such as a Bachelor of Psychology or Bachelor of Psychological Science. This degree must be accredited and recognised by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
- Complete an accredited fourth year sequence. This may be an honours year, or a postgraduate diploma.
- Choose either two years of supervision as a provisionally registered psychologist; OR a fifth year of study followed by one year of supervision; OR an accredited Masters or Doctorate in a specialised study area.
Overview
Psychologists and Psychotherapists investigate, assess and provide treatment and counselling to foster optimal personal, social, educational and occupational adjustment and development.
Working rrangements
- Around 52% of people employed as Psychologists and Psychotherapists work full-time hours, in all their jobs combined.
- Full-time workers work an average of 43 hours per week in their main job.
- More than a third of workers regularly work overtime or extra hours (either paid or unpaid).
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Southern Cross University
Bachelor of Psychological Science
Duration: 3 years
State: Queensland, New South Wales
Southern Cross University
Bachelor of Psychological Science, Bachelor of Business and Enterprise
Duration: 4 years
State: Queensland
La Trobe University
La Trobe University
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Psychological Science
Duration: 4 years
State: Victoria