In this program, you’ll learn how to explain human behaviour. Our award-winning staff will teach you about how people develop through the lifespan, what motivates us, how to understand personality, and how to encourage behaviour change.

Explore the professional practice of psychology, including cognitive, social, perceptual, physiological, intercultural, Indigenous and abnormal psychologies. You’ll complete this program with an introductory knowledge to the science behind psychology and an understanding of its applications.

In this program you will:

• Learn about human behaviour
• Specialise in counselling, social work, or public health through electives
• Have the opportunity to work as a research assistant
• Have the opportunity to continue your studies which may result in registration as a psychologist or completing a PhD

Career opportunities:

• Health and education services
• Disability support officer
• Community work
• Training and development
• Human resource management
• Exercise science
• Research

Accreditation

The Australian Psychology Accreditation Council has accredited the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) as a three-year undergraduate sequence in psychology. Following successful completion of an accredited honours year plus further accredited postgraduate study graduates may be eligible for registration as a psychologist in that state or territory.

How to apply

To apply for the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) (Honours), submit the completed application form and relevant supporting documentation to USC. For more information visit Application forms.

Applications for Semester 1, 2021 close on 25 September 2020.