Bachelor of Psychology

The UWS Bachelor of Psychology degree is your opportunity to understand all the things that determine human behaviour. Topics covered in this degree include the way the brain works, how we learn, what our emotions are all about, how we process information to make decisions, why no two people are the same in how they think, feel and act, how our psychology changes from infancy through to old age, and the many kinds of mental disorder or illness that can arise. And this is just the beginning.

At UWS we strive to give you a thorough grounding in the core areas of psychology so you are equipped for a range of career options after graduation, including going on to become a practising psychologist. We also teach you how to do the research needed to discover more about human behaviour and answer questions about things we don’t yet understand.

The brain is still a mystery to us in many ways and some of you may want to go on to be researchers who solve some of those mysteries. In addition to the core subjects (units) we also offer electives in areas of research excellence such as health psychology, the psychology of language, and the psychology of religion.

As a four year degree, the Bachelor of Psychology gives you a thorough scientific understanding of psychology. Importantly, it is strongly vocational, equipping you with the specialist psychological and research skills you will need to enter the workforce as a Provisional Psychologist, or to proceed to advanced study.

Note: If your interests lay with the arts, you might prefer our Bachelor of Arts degree. You can earn an accredited four-year degree in psychology by majoring in psychology as part of a Bachelor of Arts, followed by Honours or a Postgraduate Diploma.

Part time-study is only available to local students and is generally completed by day classes as there are limited night classes.

A Career in Psychology

As a graduate of the Bachelor of Psychology degree, you will enjoy a wide range of career possibilities, including challenging, rewarding roles in: 

»» psychology or research positions in both government departments and the private sector in clinical, industrial, and organisational psychology 
»» counselling psychology
»» vocational psychology
»» clinical psychology (with further study)
»» developmental disability
»» educational psychology
»» psychology and the law
»» media
»» human resources
»» community psychology
»» forensic psychology
»» sport psychology

How to Apply

All domestic applications for entry to UWS undergraduate courses must be made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens in a new window). Step by step instructions are available on the Apply Now pages.

All international applications for entry to UWS undergraduate courses must be made via the International Student Admission Application form. Step by step instructions are available on the International Admissions pages.