Becoming a Psychologist in Australia

Marion Kostanski

Victoria University



"This is a real gem of a book - a must read for anyone who is curious about what psychology is, who psychologists are, and what the pathways are for pusuing a career in psychology."
Eleonora Gullone
(Associate Professor, School of Psychology, Psychiatry, and Psychological Medicine. Monash University)

"I cannot recommend it highly enough to the budding psychologist as a means of gaining a clear overview of all that is required."
Paula Teggelove
(Psychologist and senior VCE psychology teacher. Melbourne)


Drawn from the author's many hours of consultation with prospective psychology students, Becoming a Psychologist provides definitive guidance to the student who seeks a career in psychology or wishes to use the subject as a foundation for other study. It gives an overview of the various pathways that can be taken to  become a professional psychologist and helps the reader to make decisions about where they want to focus their studies.

Essential reading for :

  • secondary  school students studying psychology
  • first  year undergraduate psychology students
  • psychology undergraduate students deciding on career choices