Bachelor of Psychology

This course is tailored for individuals aiming to grasp the complexities of the mind, brain, and behaviour. It provides comprehensive knowledge and skills in psychology that are highly valued by diverse employers and is the first step on the path towards becoming a registered psychologist.

You will gain a robust foundation in psychology, aligned with international standards, sensitive to diversity, and grounded in cultural responsiveness and Indigenous perspectives. Learning will take place in the context of applying psychology to solving many of the biggest challenges currently faced by individuals and society, including mental health, climate change and sustainability, misinformation, cybersecurity, ageing populations, human-computer interaction, and more.

As a graduate of this degree, you will be eligible to apply for further training in the APAC Level 2 pre-professional competencies, which form the second step on the pathway towards becoming a professionally accredited psychologist in Australia.

Areas of study

Brain and behaviour, developmental psychology, forensic psychology, health psychology, mental health and wellbeing, perceptual and cognitive processes, positive psychology, psychological assessment, psychology career readiness, research methods and statistics, social psychology.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Psychology are eligible to apply for further training to become a psychologist, including careers in clinical, clinical neuropsychology, community, counselling, educational and developmental, forensic, health, organisational, and sport and exercise psychology. Psychology graduates work in a variety of additional roles, including as social worker, government policy analyst, criminal intelligence officer, human resource manager, evaluator, behavioural insights specialist, data analyst, addiction counsellor, child protection officer, cyber behaviour analyst, advertising and marketing executive, human resource manager, people advisor, and researcher.

Students will be provided with valuable opportunities to engage with our industry partners and to participate in research and work-integrated learning.

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Psychology provides the first step (i.e., APAC Level 1 foundational competencies*) on the pathway towards becoming a professionally accredited psychologist. Graduates will be eligible to apply for an additional fourth year APAC-accredited Honours program, which provides APAC Level 2 pre-professional competencies.

*Our undergraduate psychology courses are accredited by APAC with conditions and are classified as a professional pathway by the Department of Education.

Honours

Available as an additional year to meritorious students through application to the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours).

Fees and charges

Refer to UTS current fee information.

Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.

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UTS cross-faculty and combined courses
UTS offers many cross-faculty courses and combined courses in the areas of Arts and Social Sciences, Business, Design, Engineering and Information Technology, Health, Law and Science.

UTS also offers a Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation (BCII), a Bachelor of International Studies and a Bachelor of Sustainability and Environment as combined degrees. TD School at UTS also offers a unique future-focused Diploma in Innovation that can be completed in parallel with almost any Bachelor degree and double degree, except BCII. Diploma enrolment is by direct application once at UTS.