Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Arts

The Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Arts double degree prepares graduates with a comprehensive coverage of psychology whilst enabling them to pursue their interest in the humanities, social sciences and/or visual arts.  The APAC-accredited Psychology component includes lifespan development, biological, social and abnormal psychology, individual differences, psychological and research methods, as well as other areas of applied psychology. The Arts component offers specialisations and the choice of more than 20 majors and minors in the humanities, social sciences and visual arts to encourage students to design their own academic program to reflect their intellectual interests and career aspirations.

Areas of study

Business studies, communication, computing, digital journalism, drama, economics, education studies, English, geography, graphic design, healthy development, history, mathematics, media, music, philosophy, politics and international relations, psychology, sociology, study of religions, theological studies, visual arts, youth work.

Career opportunities

Child welfare and development, community work, education, health, human resources, marketing and market research, or fourth year study in psychology to pursue a career in psychology.

Professional recognition

This course is currently accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council and undergoing scheduled re-accreditation for 2025 onwards. Upon completion of an APAC-accredited undergraduate degree, students who go on to complete Honours in Psychology will be eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. Please note that after completion of an APAC-accredited undergraduate degree, a further minimum of three years education and training in psychology is required to register as a psychologist in Australia.

Practical experience

100 hours of community engagement during third year. Before students can begin community engagement for this course, they might have to meet mandatory state or territory legal and industry policy requirements.

Honours

Available as an additional year to meritorious students who wish to undertake research training to make a contribution to scholarship and evidence-based psychology practice.

Fees and charges

Visit the ACU website for general information about tuition fees.