Professional Recognition:
The Psychology sequence within the Bachelor of Psychological Sciences is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
Career Opportunities:
There are countless career opportunities with this double degree combination. Arts career outcomes may involve activism, advocacy, advertising, administration, anti-corruption, climate action, consumer protection, community development, corrections, content creation, cultural services, diversity and inclusion, ethics, human rights, government and government relations, indigenous engagement, marketing, media and communication, national security and intelligence, international relations, large multinational organisations, NGO/aid work, policy development, politics, public affairs, research, unions, writing and youth services. An Arts/Psychology double degree can also result in strengthening career directions in areas such as community work, community development, corrections, health communication, research ethics, health policy development, NGO/aid work, and youth services. Graduates who intend to pursue psychology as a career must follow a sequence of education and training in psychology as required by the Psychology Board of Australia. Following completion of an accredited bachelor degree, graduates should apply for the Bachelor of Psychological Sciences (Honours) (or an equivalent APAC-accredited fourth-year program) and, on completion, register as provisional psychologists. Those seeking general registration as practicing psychologists in Australia must subsequently successfully graduate from an accredited postgraduate program such as the Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) , Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology) or Doctor of Psychology (Clinical and Forensic Psychology) , or undergo a two-year supervised internship program. For more detailed information on Australian requirements for registration as a psychologist, visit the Australian Psychological Society website .