Bachelor
If you consider yourself a 'people person' and human behaviour interests you, consider the Bachelor of Social Studies majoring in Behavioural Studies.
This degree with give you the skills to analyse the behaviour, relationships and motivations of people around you. These skills will open up a wide choice of prospective industries and work environments, such as family counselling, social work or human resources.
If you have a specific interest in becoming a psychologist, you should consider our APAC-accredited Bachelor of Psychological Sciences.
Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees). Additional performance criteria and prerequisite requirements may also apply.
Students admitted to the course with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be eligible for academic credit of up to 16 units.
Applicants without a formal qualification but with significant and relevant work experience and appropriate English language skills, or a suitable Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) result, will be considered if they can demonstrate that they can undertake the course with a reasonable prospect of success.
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The University may determine selection criteria and restrictions in respect of courses to apply in addition to these entry requirements.
Learn about the major approaches psychologists use to understand personality.
Social PsychologyExplain and predict people's behaviour in social situations.
DevelopmentUnderstand the processes involved in psychological growth and how people change with age.
Psychological DisordersExplore different psychological abnormalities and disorders.
CognitionExamine cognitive processes, including perception, attention, memory and learning.
Provide guidance and support on personal or psychological problems.
Child Protection OfficerCreate a protective, safe and supportive environment for children.
Community WorkerSupport members of the community who need assistance to manage the challenges of everyday life.
Human Resources OfficerProvide administration services for the recruitment and employment of staff.