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Bachelor of Psychological Science / Bachelor of Social Science

Bachelor of Psychological Science / Bachelor of Social Science

Study human behaviour and help shape solutions to social challenges The combined Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Social Science will empower you to think differently, to analyse human nature, behaviours, social relationships and structures. You will use this understanding to make a positive impact on the lives of others. Use…

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Health and Medicine, Psychology, Psychology (General), Social Sciences, Social Sciences, Social Studies And Communications
University of Newcastle

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Study human behaviour and help shape solutions to social challenges

The combined Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Social Science will empower you to think differently, to analyse human nature, behaviours, social relationships and structures. You will use this understanding to make a positive impact on the lives of others.

Use science to understand people. Be inspired to build new knowledge and discover new things using a variety of scientific methods. Cover a broad range of areas such as mental illness, interventions, the biology of the brain, memory, and decision making.

You will also explore the exciting complexities of the human social experience and learn to apply research methodologies of social science to the societies in which we exist.

Course overview

Students will complete 320 units, comprised of the following:

220 units of Core Courses

10 unit Psychology Directed Course

10 unit WIL Directed Course

80 unit Major chosen from the Bachelor of Social Science program

Career opportunities

Careers stemming from this combined program are broad and varied. Common areas of employment for graduates include social research, management and policy work for government and non-government agencies, in addition to work in the private sector.

Some typical roles include:

Counsellor

Community development worker

Juvenile justice officer

Mediator

Social scientist

Practicing psychologist (with further study)

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

University of Newcastle

The University of Newcastle, Australia is a world-class university. Excellence in teaching, research, and the student experience are our focus.

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University of Newcastle

The University of Newcastle is one of the world’s top 200 universities1, known for making a global impact and top 5 in the world for partnering for a more sustainable future2. 

We embrace technology and best practice to deliver the best possible student experience. Our mission is to help students become life-ready graduates. We do this through practical learning, innovative styles of teaching, internationally recognised study programs and world-class research. 

We are number one in Australia for industry collaboration3, our partnerships help our more than 39,000 students4 to be more employable and start on higher salaries than the Australian average5. 

1 QS World University Rankings 2023
2 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022  
3 Innovation Connections IC Report 2014 - 2020 
4 The University of Newcastle Data Warehouse 2021 
5 QILT Graduates Outcomes Survey 2018 - 2020 
 

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