Bachelor of Arts (Psychology, Testamur Major)
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology, Testamur Major)
INTERNATIONAL DOMESTIC INTERNATIONAL Bachelor of Arts (Psychology, Testamur Major) If your interest in psychology includes a desire to understand its applications across the broad base of human endeavour, you should consider this program. You will study subjects on the way the brain works; how we learn; what our emotions are…
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Bachelor of Arts (Psychology, Testamur Major)
If your interest in psychology includes a desire to understand its applications across the broad base of human endeavour, you should consider this program. You will study subjects on the way the brain works; how we learn; what our emotions are all about; how we process information to make decisions; why no two people are the same in how they think, feel and act; how our psychology changes from infancy through to old age; and the many kinds of mental disorder or illness that can arise.
Arts with a Major in Psychology
This grounding in the core areas of psychology will ensure you are equipped for a range of career options after graduation. This may include going on to become a practising psychologist. You will also learn how to do the research needed to discover more about human behaviour and answer questions about things we don’t yet understand. The degree offers a 12-subject accredited Major in Psychology. As it is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council, it allows you to go on to apply for postgraduate study in psychology as a first step to becoming a practising psychologist. The Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Psychology is perfect for those students who want to combine their interest in psychology with studies in other areas. In addition to covering the core areas in psychology, this program develops your communication and personal skills, as well as your creativity, capacity for independent thought, adaptability to new situations and problem-solving skills.
Career Opportunities:
As a graduate of this degree, you can look forward to a broad range of exciting career opportunities in different sectors and industries. Below are some examples of the possible careers you can pursue with this degree:
Counselling
Vocational psychology
Clinical psychology
Forensic psychology
Sports psychology
Human resources manager
REQUIREMENTS
Students must have Successful completion of Year 12 or an equivalent qualification.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 overall score (min 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL internet-based score of 82: Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 58 overall; No communication skills less than 50.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Western Sydney University is located in New South Wales and operates out of 13 accessible campuses across Sydney (Bankstown, Liverpool City, Campbelltown, Sydney City, Sydney Olympic Park, Parramatta, Parramatta City, Westmead, Penrith and Hawkesbury). The student body numbers more than 35,000. With a mix of modern high rise and heritage buildings, equipped with technology-enabled learning facilities, libraries, research facilities, and studios, the University covers a wide range of academic programs including the School of Business, School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences, School of Education, School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment, School of Health Sciences, School of Humanities and Communication Arts, School of Law, School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Psychology, School of Science, School of Social Sciences and the Graduate Research School.
