About

A message from the Head of School.

As one of Australia’s leading universities in the study of psychology, we’ve established our reputation through exceptional research, teaching, and engagement, gaining recognition nationally and internationally. The School consistently ranks among the Top 50 Universities globally and is one of the Top 5 Schools of Psychology in Australia. 

Professor Jolanda Jetten
Head of School, Professor Jolanda Jetten

Psychology has been an integral part of UQ’s offerings for over a century, and we are proud of the diverse and high-quality education provided by our award-winning and comprehensive faculty. Our academic staff are experts in a broad range of sub-disciplines and fields of psychology, including but not limited to Social, Health, Organisational, Cognitive, Developmental, Neuroscience, and Clinical Psychology. 

With a strong focus on teaching, research translation and our connections with industry, our School houses 8 research centres and 9 laboratories. These facilities are dedicated to applied training and research, ensuring our students receive a hands-on education. The UQ Psychology Clinic has been providing mental health services to the community for over 25 years, as well as being an advanced training facility for our provisional psychologists and counsellors. 

We offer an extensive range of programs, collectively constituting one of the most comprehensive training offerings in psychology across Australia. The field of psychology is known for its versatility, evident in the diverse range of career pathways on offer to our graduates, spanning research, project management, health services, mental health support, human resources, professional training and coaching, teaching, consulting, community services and more. 

We’re proud of our graduate employment rates and create connections with our industry partners to provide our students with the very best opportunities, wherever their studies take them.

Whether you’re thinking of studying with us, participating in a research study, attending our seminar series, building an industry partnership, or booking an appointment in our Clinic, welcome to the UQ School of Psychology. We’re delighted to have you here. 

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