Bachelor of Psychology

Overview Overview

In this course, you will learn about perception, cognition, emotion, personality, behaviour and interpersonal relationships; and how psychologists examine, explain and predict what people do as individuals and in groups.

In your first year, you'll study interprofessional course units with students from other disciplines.

Throughout your second year you'll further your knowledge in learning, motivation, perception, child development and social psychology.

In your third year, you'll prepare a research proposal and develop advanced knowledge in abnormal psychology, adult development, community psychology, cognition, cross-cultural psychology, Indigenous psychology and individual differences.

Your fourth year includes a full-year research project and you'll develop skills in program evaluation, psychological assessment and counselling.

Due to accreditation requirements, you must attain a minimum credit average in your second- and third-year core psychology units to continue into fourth year. If you don't meet this requirement, you'll graduate at the end of your third year with the intermediate award, Bachelor of Science (Psychology).

This can be a physically and mentally challenging course. Please familiarise yourself with the inherent requirements before applying.

Honours program

High-achieving students may be offered a place in our honours program. Please note that places are limited and competitive.

Double degree options

You can study this course as a double degree with a Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) or Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations).

What you'll learn

• apply psychological theory to evidence based practice and extend the boundaries of knowledge through research; discriminate between valid discipline knowledge and questionable esoteric theory and practice
• apply logical and rational processes to critically analyse problems and generate innovative solutions to psychological questions
• access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information and evidence from a range of sources applicable to psychology
• communicate effectively with individuals, groups and communities
• select and effectively use appropriate technologies relevant to psychological research and practice
• demonstrate ability for self directed learning and reflective practice
• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of international perspectives in psychology
• demonstrate understanding and respect for human rights and cultural diversity
• independently and collaboratively apply professional skills in an ethical manner