Bachelor of Psychology

Everything we do in life is connected to psychology. Defined as the study of the human mind and behaviour, and characterised by both scientific research and applied professional practice, psychology plays a number of important roles in modern society. Having an understanding of human behaviour will give you an edge in a variety of careers, including human resources, law, education, social work, criminology, forensic science, market research and computer programming. This degree will provide you with a scientific understanding of the psychological processes that underlie behaviour. You’ll get exposure to a wide range of fundamental psychological concepts, as well as to more specialised areas such as child psychology, neuropsychology, social and personality psychology, health psychology, organisational psychology, cognition and perception, and psychopathology. This degree offers an excellent foundation if wish to pursue a career in psychology-related areas. When followed by an honours year, it can also be undertaken as a pathway to postgraduate study in psychology, which will enable you to become a qualified psychologist.

Please refer to the Macquarie University website for admission criteria information.