Explore your passion for understanding human behaviour.

Are you curious about why we think, feel and act the way we do? Do you want to uncover what influences our daily decision-making? Do you want to apply your knowledge to help people make positive change in their lives

If you wish to pursue a career as a research or professional psychologist, this course is for you. You’ll gain in-depth knowledge of how studies on psychology, cognition, emotion, society and the self can and have been applied to help with enhancing human lives, and have a better understanding of pure science and social science.

Expect to also develop relevant interpersonal and communication skills, and master essential research design procedures, statistical analyses and methods of written and oral communication.

Duration

3 years

Intakes

February, July and October

Course Structure

You will study psychology and its application in a global context. The course develops through three themes underpinning the discipline of psychology:

A. Psychology fundamentals and foundational skills

This will develop your understanding of core areas of psychology, including knowledge of the theoretical and empirical basis of our current understanding of human psychology.

B. Research methods and critical thinking

This will assist you to develop an understanding of the scientific method and use this knowledge in order to critically evaluate contemporary and historical claims relating to human behaviour and mental processes and to apply this knowledge to the generation of new research questions.

C. Psychology in practice and society

This is the component of the course through which you will develop further skills and knowledge in psychology or study units in supporting disciplines that underpin your particular area of focus for practice.

D. Elective study

This will enable you to further develop your knowledge of psychology, or to select units from across the Faculty or the University (in which you are eligible to enrol).

Career Paths

A psychological science degree opens up an extraordinary range of career options.

Our graduates develop knowledge and skills that are transferable to a variety of workplaces. Some become professional psychologists and researchers, while some work in fields where their degree can be useful like human resources or marketing.

You can have a career in a diverse range of fields, including:

• research
• clinical psychology
• human resources
• community services and counselling
• education
• health services.

Note: To be a registered psychologist, you’ll need to undergo further study and training after completing this degree.

Entry Requirements