Studying psychology is to study our most powerful tool – the human mind – and to understand 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 evidence-based knowledge in place of misconception. What drives us? What stifles us? Psychology aims to make sense of who we really are. Led by internationally recognised psychology academics and practitioners, the University of Western Sydney’s Psychology program combines biological, cognitive, neurological, social, developmental and personality theory with research expertise and a solid grounding for later practical experience during postgraduate programs.

Our Psychology degrees 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 (in postgraduate levels)
»» Broad subject choices
»» Flexible course structure
»» Exciting career options
»» Balance of theory and practical applications
»» 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. A UWS Psychology degree opens doors to numerous specialist psychology careers and various non-psychology roles:

»» clinical psychology
»» forensic psychology
»» policy development
»» human resource consultancy
»» vocational assessment
»» juvenile justice
»» family and community services
»» youth work

Our psychology degrees are offered on our dynamic Bankstown and Penrith campuses; the same place where education and arts, and social science majors like criminology and sociology are also taught. As a psychology student you will find yourself at the hub of a precinct devoted to teaching subjects relevant to both your studies and future career interests, and you will be able to take advantage of shared staff and student philosophies.

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