86.8% employed within four months of graduating.
Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-2022 - Undergraduate Psychology
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.
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.
ERA 5
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‘well above world standard’ Psychology and Cognitive Sciences
World Top 150
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for Psychology
APAC
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accredited degree
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)
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
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 and research opportunities can be sought with Psychology Biomedical Science and HMRI Research labs, the University of Newcastle Psychology Community Clinic and external agencies.
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.
Studying at Newcastle campus
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Scholarships
Our scholarships recognise achievement and support enthusiastic and dedicated students. If you are a current student, or planning to study with us, we encourage you to apply for all scholarships you meet the criteria for.
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Accommodation
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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.
Applying as an international student
Entry requirements — Senior secondary school qualification
Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.
English proficiency requirements
Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.
- IELTS overall minimum - 7.0
- IELTS section minimum - 7.0
- About English Language Pathways
Apply to the University via our online application portal.
In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.
If you are applying through an education agent, they can also apply through the application portal. Ensure your agent is contracted to the University to avoid delays with your application.
Once you have started your application you will be provided with a reference number. You or your education agent will be able to track your application as it progresses.
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Students receive accreditation through APAC in recognition of their high quality education and working knowledge.
Students who go on to complete an accredited Honours and postgraduate study in Psychology will be eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist.
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