A Brief History of the School of Psychology

1967 - Staff doubled to two members, covering 100 and 200 level programs.

1969 - 300 level was introduced. The School was part of the Faculty of Arts.

1970s - While still within a College of the University of NSW, the School was given freedom to plan, teach and examine its own courses in Psychology.

1973 - First Honours program commenced with three students. That year also saw a major expansion in staffing, with the first Professor of Psychology, Professor Alex Clarke, appointed. the School moved to purpose-built accommodation in what is now known as the Arts Building, with some research facilities and specialised teaching areas.

1980 - Associate Professor Linda Viney was appointed as Head of Department. Postgraduate offerings developed, and MA (Hons) in Applied Psychology and a coursework-alternative fourth year, the Diploma in Psychology, began. the School became part of the Faculty of Social Science. The Personal Construct Psychology group was formed, spanning staff and students.

1985 - Professor Bill Lovegrove, was appointed as Head of Department. the School joined a new faculty, that of Health & Behavioural Sciences. A Clinic had been established to complement what was now a Clinical Psychology degree.

1993 - Professor Robert Barry was appointed as Head of Department.

1996 - the School moved to Building 41, with the opportunity to design more appropriate space for the larger class sizes and extend the research areas.

2000 - The refurbishment of Building 22 to house the Northfields Clinic was completed.

2001 - Associate Professor Patrick Heaven appointed as Head of Department

2001 - Current enrolment numbers (August): 489 undergraduate students, 142 graduate students