Course overview
The Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Arts double degree prepares graduates with a comprehensive coverage of psychology whilst enabling them to pursue their interest in the humanities, social sciences and/or visual arts. The APAC-accredited Psychology component includes lifespan development, biological, social and abnormal psychology, individual differences, psychological and research methods, as well as other areas of applied psychology. The Arts component offers specialisations and the choice of more than 20 majors and minors in the humanities, social sciences and visual arts to encourage students to design their own academic program to reflect their intellectual interests and career aspirations.
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Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
Child welfare and development, community work, education, health, human resources, marketing and market research, or fourth year study in psychology to pursue a career in psychology.
Majors
Areas of study
Business studies, communication, computing, digital journalism, drama, economics, education studies, English, geography, graphic design, healthy development, history, mathematics, media, music, philosophy, politics and international relations, psychology, sociology, study of religions, theological studies, visual arts, youth work.
Other Information
Professional recognition
This course is currently accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council and undergoing scheduled re-accreditation for 2025 onwards. Upon completion of an APAC-accredited undergraduate degree, students who go on to complete Honours in Psychology will be eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. Please note that after completion of an APAC-accredited undergraduate degree, a further minimum of three years education and training in psychology is required to register as a psychologist in Australia.
Practical experience
100 hours of community engagement during third year. Before students can begin community engagement for this course, they might have to meet mandatory state or territory legal and industry policy requirements.
Honours
Available as an additional year to meritorious students who wish to undertake research training to make a contribution to scholarship and evidence-based psychology practice.
Fees and charges
Visit the ACU website for general information about tuition fees.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- Applicants with recent secondary education Assumed knowledge: English Standard (Band 2) or English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 3). For study in mathematics: Mathematics Advanced (Band 3) (not Mathematics Standard 2). Read more about Admission criteria for applicants with recent secondary education. Other applicants Admission criteria for applicants with higher education study. Admission criteria for applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study. Admission criteria for applicants with work and life experience. Also refer to the ACU general admission criteria.
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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Campuses & intake dates
- Strathfield (Mount St Mary)NSW