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Deciphering the operations of the mind and brain is one of the greatest scientific challenges facing human society in the 21st century.

At Macquarie you’ll learn from world-class experts to acquire strong research skills in fields including neuroscience, psychology, computer science, linguistics, philosophy, biology and anthropology.

Potential careers

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Employability

Industry-relevant courses

Industry-relevant courses

Our psychology and cognitive sciences courses are designed to equip you with a holistic, interdisciplinary approach that enhances your employment potential.

Flexible study options

Our degrees are designed to suit you. Dig deep into your specific passion with a single degree, or choose a double degree that combines your interests, giving you a more diverse skill set and expanding your career options.

Practical learning

Real-world, hands-on experience

Our programs help you transition from the classroom to the workplace. Macquarie’s award-winning Professional and Community Engagement (PACE) units offer you opportunities for real industry experience as part of your degree.

World-class facilities

Macquarie is home to first-class facilities including a Simulation Hub, an eight-camera motion capture lab, purpose-built psychology clinics and clinical skills training centre, a perception lab and neuropharmacology labs.

Real-world, hands-on experience

What our students say

Macquarie’s impressive reputation for graduate employability and the practical experience it offers, give students the skills for the jobs of the future. And Macquarie’s facilities – such as the Simulation Hub, Australian Hearing Hub and Psychology Clinic – provide students with the resources and experience we need to be clinicians who can positively contribute to the problems of tomorrow.

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