Australian National University (ANU)
3 years full-time
Explore the science of human behaviour and the mind through ANU's Bachelor of Science (Psychology). This three-year degree combines foundational psychology knowledge with specialized training in research methods, cognition, and mental health, preparing you for careers in psychology, counselling, research, or further postgraduate study.
Applicants must meet minimum admission requirements including an ATAR of 80 or International Baccalaureate score of 30. Domestic applicants need completion of the Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or equivalent, with demonstrated English language proficiency. International applicants must have completed a recognized secondary/post-secondary/tertiary sequence of study with an equivalent selection rank. Applicants with higher education, vocational education and training (VET), or work and life experience may be assessed on alternative criteria. Adjustment factors may be available for eligible students facing difficult circumstances.
The program requires completion of 144 units across three years, with a minimum of 84 units from Psychology courses. Core compulsory courses include: Psychology 1: Understanding Mind, Brain and Behaviour; Psychology 2: Understanding People in Context; Social Psychology; Biological Basis of Behaviour; Cognition; Quantitative Methods in Psychology; Culture and Psychology; Advanced Research Methods; Health Psychology; Psychopathology Across the Lifespan; Personality Psychology; and Developmental Psychology. Students must also complete a minimum of 12 units in Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving courses and have flexibility to choose up to 48 units of electives from other ANU disciplines or additional psychology courses. Specialized areas of study include neuroscience, counselling, health psychology, mental health, and organizational psychology.
ANU is Australia's national university and ranks among the world's finest institutions. The program is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), ensuring quality and recognition for professional practice. ANU has nearly 100,000 alumni including political, business, government, and academic leaders worldwide. The psychology program offers excellent grounding in both theoretical knowledge and practical research skills, with opportunities for Honours study and postgraduate pathways to become registered psychologists or clinical psychologists.
Psychology graduates develop skills essential for diverse careers including research, management consulting, human resources, marketing, public policy, child development and welfare, health and human services, education, counselling, and clinical practice. Graduates can pursue an Honours year followed by the Master of Professional Psychology to become registered psychologists, or undertake the Master of Clinical Psychology or PhD (Clinical Psychology) for specialist clinical endorsement. The program provides a strong foundation for further postgraduate study and professional practice in psychology-related fields.
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