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ChinaBachelor background
Bachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies)Bachelor degree · Bachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies) · Offshore
gpa 4GPA 2.76/4.02.76/4.00 · lower band · approx. top 30-35%
Course overview
Bachelor of Psychology
Psychology is a fascinating and diverse area of study that explores the human experience and touches upon many aspects of daily life. It seeks to answer questions about how and why we behave the way we do. The Bachelor of Psychology will help you develop a scientific understanding of human thoughts and behaviours, the processes underlying these and the relationship of these processes to the brain.
Why study this degree at UWA:
The Bachelor of Psychology (BP030), the Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Arts (CB011), the Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Commerce (CB013), the Bachelor of Psychological Studies (BP503), and the Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Science (CB043) is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Students hoping to pursue further study at postgraduate level, leading to professional accreditation as a psychologist, will need to complete an accredited program. UWA is ranked first in WA for psychology (ARWU 2023) A psychology degree is one that is increasingly valued by employers for the analytical and reasoning skills it gives you Have the opportunity to use cutting-edge technology and tools and gain practical exposure. Postgraduate study and/or training is required to register as a psychologist in Australia.
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Course record
Career Opportunities
Psychologist**, Social Welfare, Human Resources, and more.
**Postgraduate study and/or training is required to register as a psychologist in Australia.
Lawyer, conservation officer, contract administrator, corporate general manager, management consultant, parliamentarian, policy analyst, policy and planning manager
Majors
Psychology (Extended Major)
The Psychology (Extended Major) will help you develop a scientific understanding of human thoughts and behaviours, the psychological processes underlying these and the relationship of these processes to brain function. There's an emphasis on the measurement of psychological abilities, how these develop through the lifespan, and the processes that govern the relationships between people and groups in society. You'll also develop an understanding of how psychological processes are affected by ageing, brain damage and disease. Completion of this major will allow you to apply for further study in psychology, leading to professional accreditation as a psychologist.
Entry requirements
Switch between domestic ATAR data and international qualification equivalents.
IB Diploma
24-26Use the ATAR 70 band together with the relevant qualification and prerequisite requirements.
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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Past offer reference
Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.
Source countriesChina
Common pathwayBachelor background
Target levelBachelor degree
Offer fieldsBachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies)
Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- CrawleyWAAugust 2026
- CrawleyWAFebruary 2026
- CrawleyWA