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Field of Study

Psychology Education

Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies

This program prepares Australian registered teachers to teach the subject titled "Psychology" in the senior phase of schooling.

You'll be provided with opportunities to develop the appropriate content and pedagogical content knowledge and teaching strategies for a professional learning pathway into senior secondary psychology teaching. 

Highlights

40 in the world for education

QS World University Rankings 2023

1 in Queensland for education

QS World University Rankings 2023

Career possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Business psychologist
  • Cognitive behaviour specialist
  • School psychologist
  • School counsellor
  • Education counsellor
  • Educational psychologist
  • Education adviser

How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Seminars
  • Workshops

What you'll study

At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:

  • Psychology Curriculum: Design and Resources
  • Psychology Curriculum: Professional Practice
  • Psychology: Brain and Cognition
  • Psychology: Individual and Social Behaviour

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