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A short course in Psychology is perfect for anyone wanting to boost their knowledge of the human mind, and gain a deeper understanding of human behaviour. If you’re currently working in the industry, these courses can help you take your career to the next level. If you’re looking to enter this industry, these short courses can give you a basic understanding of psychology before you jump into a higher-level qualification.

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Expand your knowledge of the mind by exploring the intriguing world of psychology. By delving into a short psychology course, you open up doors to countless opportunities, as well as an extremely satisfying career.

Career Outcomes

As Psychology is quite a broad study area, when you complete one of these courses you can find yourself working in several different roles and industries. Some job titles that you may acquire, include:

  • Human Resources Professional
  • Journalist
  • Animal Psychologist
  • Correctional Services Officer
  • Youth Worker
  • Counsellor
  • Social Worker

Job Outlook for Youth Workers

According to the Australian Government’s Job Outlook Initiative and Payscale:

  • The Youth Work industry is expected to grow very strongly from 52,300 workers to 63,900 workers within the next five years – around 4,000 job openings are anticipated over this time from workers leaving and new jobs being created
  • The gender share in this industry is: 73.1% female and 26.9% male
  • The median annual salary is $52,601
  • The five most essential skills are active listening, social perceptiveness, speaking, writing and reading comprehension

Pathways

  • An Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma, or at least 3 years of relevant experience is usually needed
  • Two in five workers have a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification
  • Even with a qualification, sometimes experience or on-the-job training is needed

Psychology and Counselling Courses Online

With the option to complete your studies online, getting a qualification in psychology and counselling has been made easy. This is perfect for students who are unable to make it to the classroom and need a more flexible alternative to in-class study.

With the demand for Psychologists and Psychology-related jobs at an all-time high, now has never been better to get your qualification and start making a difference in people’s lives. Browse our short courses in psychology today.