Welcome to the Department of Psychology

Psychologists try to make sense of human thought and action. The study of individual processes, interpersonal relationships, the work environment, the family, hospitals, and other helping systems provides meaning to and understanding of human behaviour and group, community, and wider events.

If you want to know more about career possibilties in psychology and studying psychology through Unisa, have a look at the brochure psychology@unisa (prepared by the Bureau for student counselling and career development).In 2006 the Psychology Department at Unisa celebrated its 60th year.  A copy of our commemorative publication is available here.(PDF)