Psychology
It's all about courses...
Like to plumb the depths of the human psyche?
In psychology lies the power to understand the human mind – how we perceive and make sense of the world. Psychology helps us more accurately position the individual within the collective. It displaces assumption and installs truth in place of misconception. In short, psychology tells us who we really are. Led by internationally recognised psychology academics and practitioners, the University of Western Sydney's Psychology program combines evidence-based biological, cognitive, neurological, social, developmental and personality theory with statistical expertise and a solid grounding in practical experience.
The Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) are fully accredited and provide clear pathways from undergraduate level to a professional career in psychology. They offer:
- Professional recognition
- Industry-based projects and placements
- Broad subject choices
- Full-time or part-time study
- Flexible course structure
- Exciting career options
- Balance of theory and practical field studies
- Local and international work experience opportunities
- Research opportunities
- Scholarships
If you're fascinated by the intrigues of the human psyche and excited by the prospect of positively impacting on human health, work, education, and home and family life, consider UWS Psychology.
It's all about opportunities...
A UWS Psychology degree opens doors to numerous specialist psychology careers and various non-psychology roles:
- clinical psychology
- forensic psychology
- educational and developmental psychology
- policy development
- human resource consultancy
- vocational assessment
- juvenile justice
- philosophy
- family and community services
- history
- youth work
Many Roads, One Psychology Career
At UWS, we offer you several different pathways to achieve a great career in psychology. All the courses in this brochure lead to a professional Psychologist career upon further study. However, if you choose not to study further, you can go straight into a rewarding psychology-related career in areas such as human resources, social research and analysis, welfare, or community services.
Read each course description for more detailed career options...
It's all about our students...
Studying Psychology at UWS
Our psychology degrees are offered on our dynamic Bankstown campus; the campus where education and arts, and social science majors like criminology and sociology are also taught. As a psychology student you'll find yourself at the hub of a precinct devoted to teaching subjects relevant to both your studies and future career interests, and you'll be able to take advantage of shared staff and student philosophies.
