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Bachelor of Psychological Science (Advanced)

Bachelor of Psychological Science (Advanced)

Using science to understand how people think, feel and behave This program is for those who are interested in using science to understand people. Be inspired to build new knowledge and discover new things using a variety of scientific methods. Be part of a high achieving cohort and learn from…

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Health and Medicine, Psychology, Psychology (General)
University of Newcastle

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Using science to understand how people think, feel and behave

This program is for those who are interested in using science to understand people. Be inspired to build new knowledge and discover new things using a variety of scientific methods.

Be part of a high achieving cohort and learn from working in a multidisciplinary environment targeted to using scientific methods to addressing key social problems. The program is designed to give you the skills that employers are seeking, extend your knowledge and deepen your scientific reasoning and critical thinking through advanced coursework and a major project.

Deepen your understanding of theoretical methodologies with opportunities to take part in work integrated and project-based learning. Develop valuable connections with industry and other professionals to improve employment outcomes when you graduate. This fascinating and evolving field will prepare you to work in a broad range of industries where you can positively impact the lives of others.

Course overview

This degree includes a wide range of subject areas. Throughout the degree, you will example the influences on behaviours and personality, the biological basis of behaviour and the mechanisms of behaviour including emotions, perception, learning and memory.

Throughout the degree you will learn about the following:

research methodology

statistics

cognition and information processing

social psychology and personality

clinical and abnormal behaviour

neuroscience

psychopharmacology

perceptual processes and learning theory

developmental psychology

Career opportunities

This degree can be applied in a broad range of industry sectors, enabling you to choose the career path that’s right for you.

Psychology graduates work in research, human resources and leadership, management, intelligence agencies, advertising, marketing and sales, health support services, counselling, law and correctional services.

Postgraduate pathways available for graduates who also complete the Bachelor of Psychological Sciences (Honours) degree include the research and Clinical PhD, Master of Clinical Psychology, Master of Professional Psychology, Master of Business Psychology, Master of Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing and other psychology-related programs.

If you wish to practice as a psychologist, you must complete additional postgraduate studies.

Professional outcomes:

careers counsellor

caseworker

juvenile justice officer

market researcher

mediator

practising 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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