Macquarie University
Bachelor of Arts (Psychological Science)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationPsychological science is rooted in the study of the concepts of psychology – it’s the scientific study of psychology, behaviour, mental processes, communication and human interaction. It focuses on the processes of the human mind, including thoughts, feelings, memory, motivation, personality, intelligence, perception and desires.
In the Psychological Science major, you’ll gain a useful understanding of psychological principles, as well as training in psychology for careers that need an understanding of human behaviour, such as mental health agencies, not-for-profits, counselling service, hospitals and research organisations. The major offers you the flexibility to study a range of diverse areas in addition to a minimum number of psychology units.
Delivery mode
Macquarie University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Level 24, 123 Pitt Street (Angel Place), Sydney
- 4–6 Eastern Road, Macquarie University
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
To be eligible for academic entry, applicants need to have achieved one of the following results in English:
- English Standard: B5
- English as an Additional Language or Dialect: B5
- English Advanced: B4
- English Extension 1: E2
- English Extension 2: E2
- Any other Cat A Subject: B4
- Any Other Extension Subject: E2
If you have recently completed Year 12 studies, and you apply to Macquarie through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC), you’ll be assessed on your selection rank or through our Academic Entry Program. Additionally, you may consider applying for the following schemes if eligible:
- Macquarie Leaders and Achievers Early Entry Scheme
- Schools Recommendation Scheme
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Entry Pathway
If you’re a non-Year 12 applicant and you don’t hold any formal education qualifications, but you do have informal learning and work experience, you may submit a portfolio for entry into one of our pathway programs. These programs allow you to articulate into a Macquarie degree after successful completion.
Macquarie recognises completed TAFE, college, and university qualifications. If you’ve completed a recognised qualification, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Arts (Psychological Science) will prepare you for the following roles.
Psychologist
A Psychologist treats a range of mental, emotional and behavioural issues. You might assess patient needs and develop a treatment plan. Psychologis...
Mental Health Advocate
A Mental Health Advocate supports individuals facing mental health challenges by promoting their rights and accessing appropriate services. You mig...
Mental Health Case Manager
A Mental Health Case Manager supports individuals with mental health conditions to manage their treatment and improve their quality of life. You mi...
Psychotherapist
Psychotherapists help their clients overcome emotional and mental health problems like bipolar disorder, stress, and depression. They collect data...
About Macquarie University
Macquarie University is recognised globally for its pre-eminence in key research disciplines, as well as producing graduates who are among the most sought-after professionals in the world.
Since our foundation in 1964, we have aspired to be a different type of university: one unbound by ivory towers and sandstone walls. Rather, we are focused on fostering collaboration between students, academics, industry and society, encouraging all to traverse the boundaries of their own perspectives and effect change.
Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community – a place of constant stimulus and human interaction. Together, we advance world-class theoretical thinking and translate it into real-world solutions.
We’re connecting people across the most diverse fields of knowledge to create bold new possibilities: for their careers, intellectual endeavours, enterprises and the common good.
