Understand the brain so you can help others
The world needs professionals who understand people and know how to help. At UniSC, you’ll explore the diversity of human experience, learn to engage effectively and gain the skills to positively impact lives. You’ll study alongside world-leading researchers at UniSC’s Thompson Institute, gain hands-on experience working with patients under supervision while out on placement, and benefit from five-star rated teaching*.
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Gain foundation skills and employment opportunities by graduating with a diploma or an undergraduate certificate. While a qualifications in their own right, they can also be a pathway to a bachelor and beyond.
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
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Psychology and social sciences at UniSC in the news
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.