School of
Psychology

When you study psychology at UOW, you’ll explore what drives human thought, emotion, and action and why we behave the way we do. Our expertise spans from human behaviour, biological, cognitive, social and developmental psychology to psychological disorders and forensic psychology. 

Study Psychology

A psychology degree opens doors to diverse careers where you can apply your knowledge to enhance wellbeing, support communities, and understand how people and organisations thrive. You’ll gain a strong foundation through evidence-based learning, hands-on experience, and research that addresses issues of local, national, and global importance.

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  • Top 200

    UOW has been ranked among the top 200 universities in the world for the study area of Psychology
    Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025
  • Number 1 in Australia

    UOW undergraduate Psychology was ranked number one in Australia.
    Good Universities Guide 2025

Our research

Our School is committed to producing quality research in partnership with colleagues, industry and community organisations. Our achievements are the result of a strong commitment by our academics to producing quality and impactful research.

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Northfields Psychology Clinic

The Northfields Psychology Clinic team of provisional psychologists, supervised by fully qualified Clinical Psychologists, offer individual and group therapy for people of all ages. Explore how our evidence-based services can help you or your loved ones.

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