Bachelor of Cognitive and Brain Sciences and Bachelor of Psychology
Bachelor of Cognitive and Brain Sciences and Bachelor of Psychology
Summary The Bachelor of Cognitive and Brain Sciences – the only degree of its kind in Australia – will provide you with a strong foundation in the rapidly growing fields of cognitive science, neuroscience and computation, with an emphasis on building your critical-thinking and research skills in areas such as…
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Summary
The Bachelor of Cognitive and Brain Sciences – the only degree of its kind in Australia – will provide you with a strong foundation in the rapidly growing fields of cognitive science, neuroscience and computation, with an emphasis on building your critical-thinking and research skills in areas such as science communication, statistics and programming.
The Bachelor of Psychology will provide you with a scientific understanding of the psychological processes that underlie behaviour. You’ll get exposure to a range of fundamental psychological concepts, as well as to specialised areas such as child psychology, neuropsychology, social and personality psychology, organisational psychology, cognition and perception, and psychopathology. When followed by an honours year, this degree is a pathway to postgraduate study, which will enable you to become a qualified psychologist.
Key features
Participate in hands-on learning
Develop your research skills through active learning experiences, lab sessions and other research activities. Gain research experience
Access leading human brain imaging and VR labs to complete intensive projects that will develop your competence as a researcher. Double your skills and employability prospects
Combine this degree with one in business or education to gain in-depth skills highly sought after by industry. Acquire a strong foundation in scientific evidence and research
Learn how psychological practice and theory are deeply rooted in scientific evidence obtained through research.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Computer resource specialist
Data analyst
Educator and trainer of adults
Health and community program manager
Health researcher
Human resources consultant
Legal research analyst
Market or social researcher
Marketing manager
Medical doctor (after further study)
Medical researcher
Project manager
Psychologist (after further study)
Report writer
Research assistant
Research scientist
Science journalist
Social program coordinator or policymaker
Software engineer
Technical writer
Employers
Australian Institute of Criminology
Centrelink
Community organisations
Department of Human Services
Education and training sector
Educational institutions
Government agencies and departments
Health organisations
Market research firms
NSW Health
Not-for-profit organisations
Rehabilitation centres
Universities
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration. Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.
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