Psychology & Social Science
If you are interested in how people think, feel and behave, study psychology to gain a clear understanding of human behaviour.
Our Psychology & Social Science disciplines will equip you with skills in analysing and researching as well as exploring interactions between people and their environments.
Inspiring Psychology graduate wins VC's Engagement Award
Diploma of Psychology graduate Jade Stott was awarded the 2010 Vice-Chancellor’s Student Award for Engagement, for her continued work with The Camera Recycle Project, a not-for-profit organisation of which she is the manager and founder.
Through workshops, activities and attending community events as "Community Reporters", youths from disadvantaged backgrounds are given the opportunity to express themselves creatively while learning about photography.
"Studying at ECU has opened up a world of opportunity for me."
"I started Psychology at ECU quite unsure of what I wanted out of university study. Thanks to the engaging, challenging and eye-opening experience of the courses of study I've undertaken, as well as the support of a very approachable and knowledgeable group of staff, I'm beginning a career in a field I'm very passionate about. I've had the opportunity to undertake a PhD, work as a research assistant on nationally and internationally recognised research projects, present my own research at conferences and meet with internationally recognised figures within my area of research interest."
Matt Merema
Clinical Psychology PhD student
Confidence boost
Our Psychological Services Centre, located in Joondalup's CBD, provides an excellent training ground for postgraduate Psychology & Social Science students.
Professional services in counselling, psychotherapeutic services and psychological assessments are offered at the centre for the local community at discounted rates.