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Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Australia.
🇦🇺 1.5–2 years (coursework) · February (Semester 1)
Masters in Psychology in Australia
A master's in Psychology deepens research methods and a specialism such as clinical, counselling, organisational or developmental psychology. Here is how studying it in Australia works for Indian students — universities and costs in rupees, eligibility, careers and work rights.
- 1 universities compared
- From ₹87 lakh – ₹96 lakh
- Intakes: February (Semester 1)
- Post-study work
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Masters in Psychology in Australia: what does it cost and is it worth it?
A master's in Psychology in Australia usually takes 1.5–2 years (coursework). On our list, 1 universities offer it, with total costs from ₹87 lakh – ₹96 lakh (ACU) to ₹87 lakh – ₹96 lakh (ACU). After graduating: subclass 485: typically 2 years (bachelor's/master's), 3 years (PhD).
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Masters in Psychology in Australia at a glance
- Duration
- 1.5–2 years (coursework)
- Tuition (international)
- ≈ AUD 30,000 – 55,000 per year
- Living costs
- Living-cost evidence at the current Home Affairs rate, plus OSHC health cover
- Typical budget
- ₹25–45 lakh per year
- Intakes
- February (Semester 1), July (Semester 2), some November
- English tests
- IELTS, PTE or TOEFL (Duolingo not accepted for the visa)
- GRE / GMAT
- GRE is almost never required for coursework master's programs
- Post-study work
- Subclass 485: typically 2 years (bachelor's/master's), 3 years (PhD)
Overview
Why study Psychology in Australia?
A master's in Psychology deepens research methods and a specialism such as clinical, counselling, organisational or developmental psychology.
Australia offers post-study work visa of 2–3 years, two main intakes (February and July) and strong demand in healthcare, engineering, IT and accounting.
Universities
Universities for Psychology in Australia
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Specialisations
Popular Psychology specialisations
Organisational Psychology
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Australia.
Health Psychology
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Australia.
Developmental Psychology
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Australia.
Neuroscience
Offered as a track or elective set at many universities in Australia.
Eligibility
Entry requirements
Usual expectations — each university sets its own minimums.
Get this checklist on WhatsApp- Bachelor's: BA/B.Sc in Psychology
- Bachelor's: Related social-science degrees (conversion programs)
- Prerequisite: Research methods
- Prerequisite: Statistics
- Prerequisite: Core psychology modules
- English: IELTS, PTE or TOEFL (Duolingo not accepted for the visa)
- GRE/GMAT: GRE is almost never required for coursework master's programs
Careers
Careers after Psychology in Australia
FAQs
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It can be, if cost, university and career plan line up. Australia offers post-study work visa of 2–3 years. Typical roles afterwards include Research Assistant, Mental Health Support Worker and Organisational / HR Psychologist (trainee).
On our list: ACU.
From ₹87 lakh – ₹96 lakh at ACU up to ₹87 lakh – ₹96 lakh, including living and one-time costs.
Most universities accept BA/B.Sc in Psychology and related social-science degrees (conversion programs), with research methods, statistics and core psychology modules, plus IELTS, PTE or TOEFL (Duolingo not accepted for the visa).
Subclass 485: typically 2 years (bachelor's/master's), 3 years (PhD). During your studies: 48 hours per fortnight during study periods.
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