Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Bachelor

Fuse creative arts and psychology to explore new horizons Combine the creativity of a versatile and professionally-oriented arts degree with the clinical psychological insights of a psychology degree and use that knowledge to explore new career possibilities.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Course Code

ARSC01.3, 60

About this course

Fuse creative arts and psychology to explore new horizons

Combine the creativity of a versatile and professionally-oriented arts degree with the clinical psychological insights of a psychology degree and use that knowledge to explore new career possibilities.

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Psychology double degree will help you develop the necessary knowledge and skills to become an innovative and globally engaged creative thinker - with a clear and critical understanding of scientific psychology theories and research methods - while also establishing a solid foundation for those considering becoming a professional psychologist.

If you're a creative thinker committed to pursuing a career as an engaging, thought provoking catalyst for change, then make sure you register for this course today.

What you will learn

explore creative ideas and ideologies designed to stimulate discussion and influence change
increase your knowledge of the scientific basis and core topics in the discipline of psychology, including in the areas of psychopathology, cognition and perception
increase your knowledge of the research methods used by psychologists and learn how to apply these methods to the design and conduct of studies and analyse and interpret results and write reports
enhance your ability to apply your knowledge in a critical way to problems related to behaviour and mental processes, and learn to distinguish scientific evidence
increase your understanding and application of values, research and professional ethics in psychological research and other professional contexts.

Career pathways

A UC Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree opens many doors in a range of sectors in both the public and private health care systems, including:

clinical psychology
policy and research
youth work
consumer research
advertising and marketing
human resources
industrial relations
program co-ordination and welfare

Credit for prior study or work

There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Psychology courses at University of Canberra.

91.4%

Overall satisfaction

95.2%

Skill scale

72.1%

Teaching scale

72.5%

Employed full-time

$66.2k

Average salary

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