Behavioural Psychologist

Behavioural Psychologists are registered psychologists who help their clients make meaningful and positive changes in their behaviour. They use attachment theories and psychotherapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to support children, adolescents, parents, and teachers, as well as adult clients.

As a Behavioural Psychologist you could be helping parents distinguish between naughty behaviour and mental health problems in their child, helping a client with autism develop the skills to make social connections, helping an adult resolve anger issues that originate from childhood trauma, helping a child manage Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), or attending an international conference for qualified psychologists.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $83,200
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a behavioural psychologist?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

Blended, On Campus, Online
4 years
$0 - $101,760
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced)

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $31,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Psychological Science

Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$0 - $102,240
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Psychology (Clinical)

Blended, On Campus
24 months
$0 - $89,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $85,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Professional Psychology

On Campus
8 - 12 months
$0 - $45,120
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)

On Campus
24 months
$0 - $61,788
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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