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Western Sydney University

  • 13% international / 87% domestic

Bachelor of Arts (with a key program in Psychology)

  • Bachelor

If your interest in psychology includes a desire to understand its applications across the broad base of human endeavour, you should consider this program.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Course Code
040992A
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Mar, Jul
Domestic Fees
$26,240 per year / $78,720 total

About this course

If your interest in psychology includes a desire to understand its applications across the broad base of human endeavour, you should consider this program.

Study locations

Bankstown

Parramatta South

Penrith

Career pathways

With an accredited psychology sequence in the Bachelor of Arts, you can pursue many of the same career options made available by the Bachelor of Psychology including roles in:

  • Counselling

  • Vocational psychology

  • Clinical psychology

  • Forensic psychology

  • Sports psychology

  • Human resources manager
Psychologist

Psychologists investigate, assess and provide treatment and counselling to foster optimal personal, social, educational and occupational adjustment and development.

Policy Analyst or Adviser

Policy Analysts and Advisers collect and analyse information and data to develop and analyse policies guiding the design, implementation and modification of government and commercial operations and programs.

Human Resource Manager

Human Resource Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the human resource and workplace relations activities within organisations.

Forensic Psychologist

Forensic Psychologists apply psychological knowledge, theory and skills to the understanding and functioning of legal and criminal justice systems, and to conducting research in relevant areas.

Sport Psychologist

Sport and Exercise Psychologists are experts in performance enhancement, anxiety and stress management, mental preparation, over-training and burnout.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Psychology courses at Western Sydney University.
81.2%
Overall satisfaction
84%
Skill scale
71.3%
Teaching scale
54.3%
Employed full-time
$58.6k
Average salary