Bachelor of Science (Psychology) – Psychology (Major)
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) – Psychology (Major)
Learn about all the major fields in psychology, including human development through our lifespan, biological, social, and cultural influences on the individual person, perception, emotion, learning, cognition, language and neuroscience, personality and individual differences, abilities and disabilities, psychological health and wellbeing, and psychological disorders. You’ll have the chance to study…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Learn about all the major fields in psychology, including human development through our lifespan, biological, social, and cultural influences on the individual person, perception, emotion, learning, cognition, language and neuroscience, personality and individual differences, abilities and disabilities, psychological health and wellbeing, and psychological disorders.
You’ll have the chance to study psychology along with other subjects in the arts and humanities when you choose a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Build special expertise in the areas of psychology that most interest you. You’ll examine leading-edge research and practical applications to explore how we make sense of ourselves.
With a focus on the latest research in these fields, you’ll integrate your learning of subject matter with the research methods used to discover new knowledge in these fields.
3 reasons to study Psychology at Murdoch
This course is a first step towards becoming a registered psychologist.
Get exposure to how research studies are conducted in your first year units, with participation in ongoing research rewarded with course credit.
Build a portfolio of highly sought after technical and interpersonal skills that will give you the opportunity to apply for jobs in a range of industries.
What you’ll learn
Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:
Family and interpersonal relations
How people think, plan, remember and make decisions
How human beings change and develop through the lifespan
How society, culture and the people around us influence our behaviour
How individuals differ in their personality and talents
How biology influences behaviour
Psychological disorders, what causes them, and how psychologists can help
Techniques for investigating people’s thoughts, feelings and behaviour
Your future career
The Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) will give you an in-depth understanding of human behaviour that you can use across many industries. Careers could include:
Psychologist (with further study)
Human Resources or Marketing Officer
Manager
Researcher
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Murdoch University is based in Perth, the biggest city in Western Australia. It is a world-renowned research university, being a part of the Innovative Research Universities group. It has an impressive reputation for conducting ground-breaking studies, and experienced academics encourage students to be independent thinkers with a focus on the future. Murdoch offers around 230 undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs, and a series of dedicated scholarships for international students to help them with the costs of studying in Australia. The University boasts strong connections with overseas partners, domestic government departments and the wider working community, giving students a perfect springboard to take part in work placements and complete real-world projects in their subject area.
