Bachelor
Combine an accredited psychology degree with your choice of major in a Social Science degree, to broaden your knowledge and develop your competitive edge. You can qualify for entry to the fourth year of Psychology, required for provisional accreditation as a psychologist.
This degree
You will undertake comprehensive study in processes basic to human psychological functioning, combined with an interdisciplinary foundation in studies that enable you to understand, describe, explain and predict human behaviour in contexts of their everyday lives, communities and environments. This knowledge and skill set will allow you to contribute to addressing the complex and changing needs of individuals, families and communities in the face of technological, economic, environmental and social change.
The skills and knowledge you will acquire from these combined degrees will give you a distinct advantage in your professional objectives after graduation.
What you will study
In the first year of your degree you will study the foundations of psychology, learn about research methods and statistics, and complete a common set of core subjects from a number of social science disciplines.
You will have the opportunity to specialise in one of the Social Science majors listed below and undertake further study in personality, biological psychology and learning, cognition and perception, and developmental and social psychology.
Additional electives and minors from the Social Science, Arts and Science disciplines are also available to complement your studies.