Bachelor
Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour, the human brain and its effect on the way we act and why. This fascinating area of study covers a broad range of areas such as mental illness, interventions, the biology of the brain, memory, decision making, as well as developmental, social and personality studies.
In addition to learning about a diverse array of psychology fields, the Bachelor of Psychological Science at The University of Newcastle also encompasses statistical analysis and research methodologies to provide you with comprehensive skills that can be utilised across a variety of career paths. Your study of psychology will help you become an expert in human behaviour and give you the skills to make a positive impact in the lives of others.
The need for psychology expertise is growing in popularity, with demand for psychologists predicted to increase by 140% over the next 10 years. The Bachelor of Psychological Science can be applied in a broad range of industry sectors, enabling you to choose the career path that's right for you.
The Bachelor of Psychological Science includes a variety of courses covering a wide range of subject areas. In your first year of your psychology degree, you will examine the influences on behaviour and personality plus the mechanisms of behaviour such as emotions, perception, learning and memory.
Second year expands on these topics to include courses in the biological basis of behaviour, while in third year you will study core courses in more depth. Throughout your psychology degree you will learn about:
Professionals in the field of psychology work in a large range of areas. Some typical roles include:
After successful completion of this degree, graduates can:
If you want to practice as a Clinical Psychologist, you will need to complete the Honours year followed by additional postgraduate study in either: