Bachelor of Psychological Science (Advanced)
University of Newcastle - Newcastle - Callaghan
Overview
Understanding the science behind human behaviour, the human brain, and its effect on the way we act and why form the foundation of psychological science. The Bachelor of Psychological Science (Advanced) will not only help you deepen your understanding of theoretical methodologies – but with opportunities to participate in work-integrated learning, you’ll 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.
Majors
Areas of study
Clinical and abnormal behaviour, cognition and information processing, developmental psychology, neuroscience, perceptual processes and learning theory, psychopharmacology, research methodology, social psychology and personality, statistics.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Practising psychologist (with additional honours years of study), case worker, mediator, case manager, careers counsellor, market researcher, juvenile justice officer.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 97.9 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 91.9 | 97.75 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 88.35 | 91.55 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Newcastle website for admission criteria information.
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University
University of Newcastle
Campus
Newcastle - Callaghan
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Arts
Indicative ATAR
88.35
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: Available
Course Link
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- State
- NSW
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 147
- Campuses
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Central Coast - Ourimbah Gosford Newcastle - Callaghan Newcastle City Precinct Port Macquarie Sydney
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