Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and associated biological, cognitive, and social processes in humans and other animals.
Studying Psychology will explore how the brain works, and looks into theories to gain an understanding of behaviour in individuals and groups.
See also the Bachelor of Psychological Science.
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science
For the major in the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science, complete the following courses:
100-level
PSYC107 Foundations of Psychological Science and SPSC114 The Science of Human Communication are also recommended.
200-level
300-level
Bachelor of Health Sciences
For the major in the Bachelor of Health Sciences, complete the following courses:
100-level
200-level
300-level
For the minor in the Bachelor of Arts, Commerce, Digital Screen, Health Sciences, Product Design, Science, Social and Environmental Sustainability, Sport, or Youth and Community Leadership, complete the following courses:
To be eligible to enter postgraduate programmes in Psychology, you will need to include certain 300-level courses in your degree:
Studying Psychology at UC will open up careers in many different fields due to the unique set of skills you learn. Further postgraduate study can lead to professional registration as a child and family psychologist or clinical psychologist.
Career pathways could include:
Find out more about what you can do with a degree in Psychology.
