Course overview
In the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, students gain foundational knowledge and skills in psychology within a comprehensive liberal arts program. The degree offers a deep conceptual and evidence-based understanding of the behaviour, cognitive functions, and emotional processes of human beings. Students explore how emotional and cognitive states influence individual development and behaviour, and how these factors themselves can be influenced by physiological and biological processes. They are introduced to diagnosis and treatment of mental illness, while also examining scientific methods used to analyse a wide range of topics related to mental health and behaviour.
Students can complement their studies in psychology with an enriching range of second Majors or Minors which can broaden or deepen personal interests.
Graduates will discover that studies in psychology are widely transferable and valuable across many industries, and complement studies in areas such as the law, human resources and management, sociology, behavioural science, data analytics and social justice.
Course record
Majors
Areas of study
Brain, biopsychology and behaviour, cognition and learning, lifespan development, perception and decision making, psychopathology, research methods for psychology, social psychology.
Other Information
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology is accredited with the Australian Psychology Accredition Council (APAC) as a level 1 program for pathway to registration. An accredited degree is a pathway towards registration as a psychologist after further accredited studies.
Honours
The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Honours) is a one-year degree for high-achieving students who have completed a bachelor’s degree with an accredited three-year sequence in psychology.
Fees and charges
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Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
Government agencies, international organisations, policy research and development, human services, social advocacy, community development.
Entry requirements
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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
- Sydney - BroadwayNSW