About
One of the premier psychology schools in Australia, the School of Psychological Sciences at the University of Newcastle has an active and enviable research profile, including disciplines that consistently perform "Well above world standard" (rating of 5) in the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) rankings.
With an active psychology clinic, state-of-the-art EEG facilities, well-equipped wet and dry laboratories, high-performance computer facilities and access to brain imaging equipment, the School is an outstanding place to study psychology at all levels.
Welcome from Head of School
Professor Kristen Pammer
Head of School, School of Psychological Sciences
Welcome to the School of Psychological Sciences. Our School provides a friendly, relaxed but challenging learning environment that focuses on achieving excellence in scholarship, teaching and research.
We offer the undergraduate Bachelor of Psychology program accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) at our Newcastle (Callaghan) and Central Coast (Ourimbah) campuses. Our postgraduate coursework programs provide professional training in clinical and health psychology and their value is demonstrated by the high demand for our graduates for employment in the health services.
Members of the School study a diverse range of topics from development in childhood and social influences on decision making, to the study of anxiety disorders and mental illness, the modelling of memory processes, and the study of personality and social learning.
In summary, the School is highly regarded because of its staff and its students. We offer a superb location for local, national and international students to study and our focus on excellence in research and teaching provides a highly valuable educational experience.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.