Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology

Forget what you've seen in the movies - psychology isn't just about lying on a couch and talking.

Learn about all the major fields in psychology to gain an understanding of how individual psychological differences develop. You'll explore perception, emotion, learning, cognition, language, neuroscience and human development through the lifespan, as well as looking at the biological, social, and cultural influences on the individual person.

In doing so you'll learn how personality and individual differences develop, and the interplay between these things and psychological health and wellbeing. You'll also gain an understanding of psychological disorders and treatments.

You'll have the chance to study psychology along with other subjects in science when you choose a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Build special expertise in the areas of psychology that most interest you.

With a focus on the latest research in these fields, you'll integrate your learning of subject matter with the research methods used to discover new knowledge in these fields.

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you'll learn:

• techniques used by cognitive neuroscientists
• how people think, plan, remember and make decisions
• how biology influences behaviour
• how human beings change and develop through the lifespan
• how society, culture and the people around us influence our behaviour
• how individuals differ in their personality and talents
• psychological disorders, what causes them, and how psychologists can help
• techniques for investigating people's thoughts, feelings and behaviour.

Pursue a career in a wide variety of fields including health, business, and research.

Careers could include:

• Psychologist (with further study)
• Researcher
• Human Resources Officer
• Marketing Officer
• Manager.