Learn to support others
Learn all about the diversity of human experience, how to engage with people effectively and gain useful skills to positively impact the lives of others.
There's never been a more relevant time to study psychology and social sciences
With the challenges we currently face, there has never been a more relevant time to study psychology and social sciences. At UniSC you'll gain access to world-leading research from UniSC's Thompson Institute, the opportunity to work with patients under supervision on placement, and five-star rated teaching*. Our graduates are in high demand, which is no surprise considering we're ranked first in Queensland for learner engagement, overall experience, student support, teaching quality and graduate outcomes.* And, we're No. 1 in Australia for postgraduate learning resources*.
Explore our degrees in psychology and social work and start down the rewarding and fascinating path of supporting others.
*Good Universities Guide 2023/24
Bachelor degree
Combined degree
Gain a career advantage with a double degree.
Honours
Add one year for an Honours Degree
This program is 'End-on honours' which means one year of study, in addition to your bachelor degree and meeting the entry requirements.
Before completing even her first year of study, Kyara de Bruin had the opportunity to apply her learnings from her psychology and counselling studies to her dream job, working for respected national mental health organisation, LIVIN.
Kyara de Bruin
Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) / Bachelor of Counselling student
Postgraduate
Graduate Certificate
Graduate Diploma
Master Degree
Higher Degree by Research
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Psychology and social sciences at UniSC
Out of the mines and into the mind
After more than a decade as a FIFO worker in the coal and gas industries, Luke Costello realised he could – and would – completely change his life’s direction. Now in his second year into a Bachelor of Psychology with honours at UniSC Moreton Bay, Luke’s determined to try and understand what makes people tick.
Hands on experience helps graduate make a difference
Kayley studied a Bachelor of Social Work/Bachelor of Criminology at UniSC and completed placement at Headspace during study. This hands-on experience helps her now in her graduate role as a Senior Case Manager at Queensland Correction Services.
New National PTSD Centre brings new hope to trauma survivors
A mental health counsellor, who was seven-years-old when she saw her mother electrocuted, says a Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder research centre on the Sunshine Coast could help change the lives of millions across Australia.