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Bachelor of Psychology

ProviderCurtin University
Course code: TISCCUHYSUniversityStudy area: Society and CultureData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesAugust 2026 · Bentley · WA

Course overview

Psychology is the study of mind and behaviour. In this degree course students examine the behaviour of people as individuals and as groups, how they react to the world around them, how they learn and how they develop. It is a general applied psychology program, emphasising the application of knowledge to problems arising in professional practice. It provides a thorough understanding of the theoretical framework within which various approaches and techniques have been developed. Experimental design relevant to applied research is an important part of the course work. Opportunities for inter-professional learning will take place across the course.

The past two QS World University Rankings by subject see psychology at Curtin in the 151-200 group globally. In the most recent Excellence in Research Australia report, exercise psychology at Curtin was ranked Above World Ranking.

Course record

Other Information
Accredited by: Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.

Upon completion you are eligible to apply for associate membership of the Australian Psychological Society. This course enables you to progress into the next stage of the process towards registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. Registration as a psychologist requires completion of a two-year provisional psychologist internship, or a one-year professional masters with one year of internship, or a two-year Master of Psychology program following an accredited four-year undergraduate psychology program.

Career Opportunities
Psychology intern, drug and alcohol counsellor, program provider/officer in the community sector, and other psychology-related career
Majors
Psychology

Entry requirements

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IB Diploma

24-26

Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.

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English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Student profile

Total students321
#2025
Higher education entry100 · 31.15%
31.15%
School leavers (ATAR)75 · 23.36%
23.36%
Secondary education98 · 30.53%
30.53%
Vocational pathway29 · 9.03%
9.03%
Other entry pathways<5 · <5%
<5%
International students16 · 4.98%
4.98%

Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • BentleyWAAugust 2026
  • BentleyWAFebruary 2026
  • BentleyWA