Students combine psychology and social science to work in careers where an understanding of psychology and human behaviour is an advantage, or choose to complete further study to become a registered psychologist.
Courses explore the professional practice of psychology, including cognitive, social, perceptual, physiological, intercultural, Indigenous and abnormal psychologies. Studies also cover human development, motivation and emotion, personality and assessment and human associative learning. Electives link areas such as counselling, human services, health promotion, and sports psychology.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2024 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Courses explore the professional practice of psychology, including cognitive, social, perceptual, physiological, intercultural, Indigenous and abnormal psychologies. Studies also cover human development, motivation and emotion, personality and assessment and human associative learning. Electives link areas such as counselling, human services, health promotion, and sports psychology.
Career opportunities
Health and education services, 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 either further accredited postgraduate study or supervision following the guidelines of the Psychologists Registration Board in their state or territory, graduates may be eligible for registration as a psychologist in that state or territory.
Program structure
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 1 core course, 17 required courses and 6 electives.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, refer to the Study Plan.
Core course
1 core course:
COR109 Database Programming
Introductory courses
3 required courses:
PSY100 Architecture and Systems Integration
PSY101 Communication and Thought
PSY102 Diversity and Inclusion
Advanced courses
14 required courses:
PSY200 Literacy and Numeracy across the Curriculum
PSY201 Using Data for Learning
PSY202 Teacher as Global Practitioner
PSY203 Economics for Managers
PSY204 Strategic Management
PSY205 International Business Law and Ethics
PSY300 Managing Across Global Cultures
PSY301 Management Informatics
PSY302 Managing People
PSY303 Leveraging Innovation, Design and Creativity
PSY304 Project Management Principles
PSY305 Project Risk
PSY306 Accounting for Managers
PSY307 Managing Research
Elective courses
Select 6 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
TOTAL UNITS 288