Course overview
In this course, you’ll learn established psychological knowledge and methods of investigation, along with the latest developments and exciting new trends in the field. You’ll learn about all the major fields in psychology, including: human development through our lifespan; biological, social, and cultural influences on the individual person; perception, emotion, learning, cognition, language and neuroscience; personality and individual differences; abilities and disabilities; psychological health and wellbeing; and psychological disorders. The Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) gives you the chance to study psychology along with other subjects in the arts and humanities, and to build special expertise in the social and developmental areas of psychology. As well as providing a pathway to professional registration, this course allows you to build a valuable portfolio of technical and interpersonal skills.
Course record
Majors
Psychology
Other Information
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). With the addition of a fourth year of study, such as our Graduate Diploma or Honours program, you will be eligible for provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.Workplace learning/Internships
The Career Learning Spine forms part of the curriculum in our undergraduate degrees. It is a range of units that are designed to give you the practical, transferable skills you'll rely on for your entire career. Depending on your degree, you'll choose up to three units.Career Opportunities
Psychologist (with further study), human resources manager, researcher, manager, marketing officer
Entry requirements
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IB Diploma
28.8-31.2Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.
English requirement
IELTS 6, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 60, no band below 18PTE Academic 50, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169, 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 students107
#2023Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- South StreetWAAugust 2026
- South StreetWAFebruary 2026
- South StreetWA