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At Oxford University Press, we publish psychology textbooks that support students in developing a strong foundation in psychological theory, scientific research methods, and applied practice. Our resources blend contemporary evidence‑based content with real‑world examples and interactive learning features, helping students build critical thinking, analytical skills, and an understanding of human behaviour across diverse contexts. Our popular titles include Sensation and Perception, The Mind's Machine, and  Behavioral Neuroscience.

  • Evidence informed learning for emerging psychologists

    Our psychology textbooks connect foundational psychological theory with contemporary research and real‑world application. Through case studies, guided activities and examples drawn from diverse contexts, the resources help students understand how psychological principles operate in everyday life, clinical environments and community settings.

  • Building analytical and professional skills for future practitioners

    Psychology students are expected to think critically, interpret data and apply ethical decision‑making across a range of practice areas. Our textbooks embed skill development throughout, strengthening students’ ability to evaluate evidence, understand human behaviour, communicate findings and prepare for the challenges of applied psychological work.

  • Current, accessible resources across core psychology disciplines

    We publish up‑to‑date, engaging resources across cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, research methods, abnormal psychology, social psychology and more. All new titles are available in paperback, eBook and eBook rental formats, giving students and educators flexible options to support varied teaching and learning needs.
Cover of an Oxford publication titled “The Australian student voice on the soft skills needed for the future”. The subtitle reads “And how universities can integrate these skills into their teaching”. The design features a teal overlay on an image of people sitting at a table with notebooks and papers, suggesting a collaborative learning environment. A small label at the bottom right indicates November 2020.

Discover the soft skills Australian students need most and expert advice on how to teach them.

Now more than ever there is a requirement for students to develop their soft skill competencies alongside the technical skills for career success. This paper reviews the findings from a survey of Australian higher education students on which soft skills they believe to be the most important for future career success.

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