Degree overview

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.

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.

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86.8% employed within four months of graduating.

Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-2022 - Undergraduate Psychology

Bachelor of Psychological Science

UAC Code , Program Code 40099

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CRICOS Code , Program Code 40099

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UAC Code

Program Code 40099

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Program Code 40099

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As a commencing student in this degree, you may be eligible for the new Tertiary Health Study Subsidy. To learn more and submit your application visit NSW Health.

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Course overview

This includes a variety of courses covering a wide range of subject areas. Throughout your psychology degree you will learn about:

  • psychological research methodology
  • statistics
  • cognition and information processing
  • social psychology and personality
  • clinical and abnormal behaviour
  • neuroscience
  • psychopharmacology
  • perceptual processes and learning theory
  • developmental psychology
2024 Program Handbook

The courses shown above are a guide, and don't reflect the exact year-by-year structure of the program, you should always refer to the program handbook for details of the complete program structure, course requirements and availability.

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My Degree Planner

Use our degree planner to see what your study journey through the Bachelor of Psychological Science might look like.

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Student experience

Real-world experience in psychological science 2:32

Hear from Psychological Science students, Joel and Emma about their experiences completing career-ready placements at the University of Newcastle.

Career-ready placements

Career-ready placement opportunities can be sought with Research labs, the University of Newcastle Psychology Community Clinic, external agencies, and with Industry Partners.

Students will access psychology labs and equipment. They will undertake pre-professional courses each year, preparing for professional practice with guest lectures and problem-based workshops.

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Student showcase

Meet Laiton, a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) student 1:48

When you study a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at the University of Newcastle, you will cover a broad range of areas within psychology such as memory, decision-making, and developmental studies.

Meet Huiqi Hau-Yong Ng, Bachelor of Psychological Science student from Malaysia 3:02

Huiqi talks about her experience studying a Bachelor of Psychological Science at the University of Newcastle.

How to apply

Apply as a domestic student

You are a domestic student if you are:

  • An Australian or New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens)
  • A permanent resident of Australia
  • A holder of a permanent Australian visa.

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