To work as a professional in psychology, counselling or criminology you need an enquiring mind, and the ability to think critically. You also need to care. In these courses, you'll learn about people's experiences, their feelings, behaviours, and interactions and how they make decisions and take specific actions.
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ECU is one of the best unis in Australia for teaching. We've had 17 straight years of 5-star ratings in the Good Universities Guide to prove it!
We're ranked one of the world's best universities under 50 years old, and we've already established a global reputation for such a young institution.
Our psychology courses are accredited with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council and are recognised internationally. When you graduate, you’ll have a pathway to Honours and postgraduate studies, leading to registration as a psychologist.
Our future student events include a mix of on-campus and online sessions designed to help you decide what to study at ECU.
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Scholarships recognise those whose life journey may have been challenging, as well as students who've shown outstanding academic excellence and endeavour.
A scholarship can help you realise your ambitions by paying for fees, text books and living expenses.
Do you have any questions about the Psychology, Counselling & Criminology study discipline?
I wanted to be part of the fight to change the stigma surrounding mental health
I chose to study Psychology because I've always had a passion for helping people. Since graduating, I gained employment as a Behavioural Therapist at Intervention Services for Autism and Developmental Delay, assisting young children on the autism spectrum improve their communication, social and independent living skills.
I have always been interested in pursuing a career in criminology and justice
In the Criminology and Justice capstone project we had to complete a project for the industry partner, the Department of Justice. Our topic was 'managing and accommodating older adults in a correctional setting'. It was a great experience, allowing me to hone my research and teamwork skills. I also appreciated the 'real-life' component of being supervised by an industry professional.
Being able to work on The Innocence Project drew me to ECU
ECU's Psychology and Criminology course offered units no other universities offered, including The Innocence Project. This hands-on project allows us to investigate real cases of alleged wrongful conviction. It has been extremely beneficial to work on this in teams, and use practical skills.
The facilities are excellent and being able to study online is very helpful and convenient. This allowed me to continue my course when I moved interstate temporarily.
The lecturers I had were fantastic; all friendly, approachable and experts in their fields. The entire study experience at ECU has been rewarding, enjoyable and has helped me grow as a person.
Things you should know about if you're thinking about studying here.
There's more than one admission pathway into an ECU course. It depends on what you've studied already, or your work or life experience.
Course tuition fees can change, but we can give you an estimate of your costs. If you're eligible, a scholarship or student loan can help too.
Applying for a course is a fairly simple process, especially if you have scanned copies of qualifications, your resume or other paperwork, ready to upload.
Starting a course is an exciting and sometimes daunting time, so we make a massive effort to ensure you get all the support you need to have a positive experience.