Bachelor of Science (Psychology)

Length 3 year full-time
Minimum 144 Units

Admission requirements

Adjustment factors availability

Academic plan BSPSY
CRICOS code 047423M
UAC code
- 138123 (B Science (Psychology))

Field of Education
- Psychology
Academic contact
- Science Enquiries

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Program Requirements

The Bachelor of Science (Psychology) requires completion of 144 units, of which:

A maximum of 60 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses

The 144 units must include:

60 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:

PSYC1003 Psychology 1: Understanding Mind, Brain & Behaviour

PSYC1004 Psychology 2: Understanding People in Context

PSYC2001 Social Psychology

PSYC2002 Developmental Psychology

PSYC2007 Biological Basis of Behaviour

PSYC2008 Visual Perception & Cognition

PSYC2009 Quantitative Methods in Psychology

PSYC3018 Advanced Research Methods

PSYC3025 Abnormal Psychology across the Lifespan

PSYC3026 Personality & the Assessment of Individual Differences

18 units from completion of 3000-level courses from the subject area PSYC

12 units from completion of 1000-level courses from the Science course list

6 units from completion of courses from the Science course list

48 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU

A maximum of 12 units from completion of 1000-level courses may contribute towards meeting the requirements of two Science majors with common 1000-level course requirements.

Honours

If you attain a sufficient standard in the pass degree you may beadmitted to the Honours year to become a candidate for the degree withHonours. See the Honours Degree listed in the Bachelorof Science.

Elective Study

Once you have met the program requirements of your degree, you may have enough electives to complete an additional elective major, minor or specialisation.

Study Options

Year 1 48 units	PSYC1003 Psychology 1: Understanding Mind, Brain and Behaviour 6 units	1000 level Science elective course 6 units	Elective Course 6 units	Elective Course 6 units
Year 1 48 units	PSYC1004 Psychology 2: Understanding People in Context 6 units	1000 level Science elective course 6 units	Elective Course 6 units	Elective Course 6 units
Year 2 48 units	PSYC2002 Developmental Psychology 6 units	Science elective course 6 units	PSYC2009 Quantitative Methods in Psychology 6 units	Elective Course 6 units
Year 2 48 units	PSYC2001 Social Psychology 6 units	PSYC2008 Cognition 6 units	PSYC2007 Biological Basis of Behaviour 6 units	Elective Course 6 units
Year 3 48 units	PSYC3025 Abnormal Psychology across the Life Span 6 units	3000 level PSYC course 6 units	3000 level PSYC course 6 units	Elective Course 6 units
Year 3 48 units	PSYC3026 Personality Psychology 6 units	PSYC3018 Advanced Research Methods 6 units	3000 level PSYC course 6 units	Elective Course 6 units

Admission Requirements

Admission to all programs is on a competitive basis. Admission to undergraduate degrees is based on meeting the ATAR requirement or an equivalent rank derived from the following qualifications:

• An Australian year 12 qualification or international equivalent; OR
• A completed Associate Diploma, Associate Degree, AQF Diploma, Diploma, AQF Advanced Diploma, Graduate Certificate or international equivalent; OR
• At least one standard full-time year (1.0 FTE) in a single program of degree level study at an Australian higher education institution or international equivalent; OR
• An approved tertiary preparation course unless subsequent study is undertaken.

Click HERE for further information about domestic admission.

The table below is a guide to the entry level required for domestic applicants. Exact entry level will be set at time of offer.

Domestic applicant entry requirements

Queensland Band equivalents are a guide only - selection is made on a UAI equivalent that is not available to students.

International applicant entry requirements

International applicants may view further information on admissions requirements at Entry Requirements for International Undergraduate Applicants

The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs as required.

ATAR:: 80
QLD Band:: 10
International Baccalaureate:: 29

Adjustment Factors

The National Access Scheme 2014

ANU offers bonus points for nationally strategic senior secondary subjects, and in recognition of difficult circumstances that students face in their studies.

Bonus points are applied to all applicants with an ATAR at or above 70. Points are awarded in accordance with the approved schedule, and no more than 10 points (maximum 5 academic points and maximum 5 equity points) will be awarded.

Bonus points do not apply to programs with an ATAR cutoff of 98 or higher.

Bonus Points are only awarded to domestic applicants applying for admission through UAC who have not previously attempted tertiary study.

How to apply

Academic Bonus Points: senior secondary students do not need to apply for ANU academic bonus points. They are automatically added in accordance with the schedule.

Educational Access Scheme: senior secondary students do not need to apply if their school is part of the Priority School Funding Program or Country Areas Program. All other applicants should refer to http://www.uac.edu.au/eas/ for more information.

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees

Annual indicative fee for international students: $37,104.00

For further information on International Tuition Fees see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees

Scholarships

ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.

Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.

For further information see the Scholarships website.

When you study psychology at ANU you will be exposed to topics as varied as how groups interact, vision and how it can be tricked to see what’s not really there, how the brain develops as a baby and how it changes as you get older, how impulses are carried from brain to muscle, and how things go wrong in abnormal psychology.

The small class sizes will give you unfettered access to your psychology lecturers and ensure you get the most out of your degree. You’ll also hear from guest speakers who are psychology practitioners in both clinical and organisational psychology so you can put theory in to practice.

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Career Options

Graduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide.

The latest Global Employability University Ranking, published by the Times Higher Education, rated ANU as Australia's top university for getting a job for the fourth year in a row.

Employment Opportunities

Students go on to forge successful careers in a range of fields and contexts, such as research, management consulting, human resources, marketing, social marketing and public relations, public policy, child development and welfare, health and human services, education, counselling and clinical practice. Our degree is the launch pad for all of these career paths.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program Science graduates will be able to:

Plan and engage in an independent and sustained critical investigation and evaluation of a chosen research topic
Systematically identify relevant theory and concepts, relate these to appropriate methodologies and evidence, and draw appropriate conclusions
Engage in critical review of appropriate and relevant information sources
Communicate concepts and results clearly and effectively both in writing and orally
Record original data and apply statistical or other evaluation processes to original data when appropriate

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Please note that if you are commencing your studies in semester 2 there may be restrictions on the courses available for enrolment. We strongly recommend that you make an appointment with an academic advisor (science.enquiries@anu.edu.au or phoning 6125 2809) to discuss your options. There will also be advisory sessions offered during the week before semester commences.

What is consciousness? Do people see colours the same way? How do we make decisions?

Contrary to popular belief most psychologists work with healthy people, trying to find the answers to questions like these.

Studying psychology at ANU will expose you to a wide range of psychological sciences, covering topics as varied as how groups interact, vision and how it can be tricked to see what is not really there, how the brain develops as a baby and how it will change again as you get older, how impulses are carried from brain to muscle, and how things go wrong in abnormal psychology.

The ANU Bachelor of Science (Psychology) teaches you skills sought after by employers including statistics and experimental design, critical thinking and communication, and provides an excellent grounding to enter the workforce or continue with further study.

Single degree

This degree requires 144 units
A maximum of 60 units of 1000 level courses of which 24 units must be Science
A minimum of 36 units 3000 level PSYC courses
Completion of the accredited sequence of psychology courses
Other courses from Science or another ANU College (maximum non-science allowed 48 units)

Double degree

This degree requires 96 units Science courses
A maximum of 36 units of 1000 level Science courses
A minimum of 36 units 3000 level PSYC courses
Completion of the accredited sequence of psychology courses
Other courses from Science

About this degree

Single degree

In a Bachelor of Science (Psychology) single degree program you will study a total of 144 units. Typically you will take 4 courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 24 courses across your whole degree.

You will need to complete a minimum of 16 science courses (96 units) including the following accredited courses:

PSYC1003 Psychology 1

PSYC1004 Psychology 2

PSYC2001 Social Psychology

PSYC2002 Developmental Psychology

PSYC2007 Biological Basis of Behaviour

PSYC2008 Visual Perception and Cognition

PSYC2009 Quantitative Methods in Psychology

PSYC3018 Advanced Research Methods

PSYC3025 Abnormal Psychology across the Life Span

PSYC3026 Personality Psychology

You will also get to choose eight courses (48 units) from other ANU Colleges. You can try a range of courses or take a major or minor in a non-Science subject, such as history or marketing. The choice is yours.

Double degree

In a Bachelor of Science (Psychology) double degree program you will study a total of 96 units including all the courses listed above. Typically you will take 4 courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 16 courses across your whole degree. However, for each semester you are likely to take 2 courses from your Science (Psychology) degree and then 2 courses from the other half of your double degree – still a total of 4 courses a semester.

Enrolment Status

It is possible to enrol in fewer courses per semester but it will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. If you are an international student you must always be enrolled full-time in 24 units each semester.

You need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second Semester.
You can’t study more than four courses (24 units) per semester, eight for the year.
You may take 1000-level courses later in your program. But remember you can’t count more than ten 1000-level courses (60 units) towards your single degree or six 1000-level courses (36 units) towards your Science (Psychology) half of the double degree.

Electives

To find 1000-level courses, use the catalogue finder. Remember you can choose up to 8 courses from another ANU College if you are undertaking the single Bachelor of Science (Psychology) program.

Study Options