Do you want to make solar energy more efficient, create new technology in robotics or even develop materials to support the growth of human cells? Are you a high-achieving student interested in becoming an innovator and a future leader in engineering?
Our research and development (R&D) degree is right choice for you.
This elite engineering degree will give you access to an innovative structure that allows you to get involved in many project based research courses in engineering.
You can study the fundamental engineering courses while you are immersed in research groups covering mechatronics, solar energy, materials and manufacturing or computer vision.
This exceptional degree will not only allow you to excel in your career, but to also make a real difference and help to solve some of the world's largest problems.
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.
For more information on our educational offerings, the university experience, career opportunities and student stories please visit our website.
Get the inside story on what it’s like to be an ANU student by visiting our student blog.
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
Organisations invest in R&D in order to gain a competitive advantage over others. R&D is at the forefront of new product design and development and is a wealth and change generator. Innovative solutions to many of the problems in society today will come from those working in R&D.
After graduation you will be skilled to work in R&D roles in industry, government, and academia, or as an accredited engineer.
Careers in engineering are diverse. Engineers are in high demand in Australia and overseas, and as an ANU graduate with a systems engineering background, you will bring extra value to future employers.
The skills and abilities you gain while studying are highly sought after in engineering companies, and also across many other professions and organisations.
Because of the unique systems approach at ANU many of our graduates quickly progress to senior management roles due to their skills and knowledge in more than one engineering discipline. For this reason engineering at ANU is often considered a springboard into the wider corporate world.
Our graduates work in many organisations including:
- Toyota
- Telstra
- Qantas
- Accenture
- IBM
- Northrop Consulting Engineers
- Department of Defence
- Energy Australia
- GHD
- CEA Technologies
- Cochlear Limited
- ABB
- Thales
- Ford.
Organisations invest in R&D in order to gain a competitive advantage over others. R&D is at the forefront of new product design and development and is a wealth and change generator. Innovative solutions to many of the problems in society today will come from those working in R&D.
After graduation you will be skilled to work in R&D roles in industry, government, and academia, or as an accredited engineer.
Careers in engineering are diverse. Engineers are in high demand in Australia and overseas, and as an ANU graduate with a systems engineering background, you will bring extra value to future employers.
The skills and abilities you gain while studying are highly sought after in engineering companies, and also across many other professions and organisations.
Because of the unique systems approach at ANU many of our graduates quickly progress to senior management roles due to their skills and knowledge in more than one engineering discipline. For this reason engineering at ANU is often considered a springboard into the wider corporate world.
Our graduates work in many organisations including:
- Toyota
- Telstra
- Qantas
- Accenture
- IBM
- Northrop Consulting Engineers
- Department of Defence
- Energy Australia
- GHD
- CEA Technologies
- Cochlear Limited
- ABB
- Thales
- Ford.
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
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.
More information about ATAR requirements for individual programs can be found HERE.
The table below is a guide to the entry level required for domestic applicants. Exact entry level will be set at time of offer.
- ATAR:
- 99
- QLD Band:
- 1
- International Baccalaureate:
- 42
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.
Pathways
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) might be a pathway for students who meet the Maths pre-requisites but do not have the required score for direct entry into this program.
Eligible students should enrol into a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and if they can maintain a High Distinction average in their first year, they may be approved to transfer into the R&D program in their second year.
Prerequisites
ACT: Specialist Mathematics (major).
NSW: HSC Mathematics Extension 1.
Assumed Knowledge: Physics
Adjustment Factors
Bonus points to do not apply to programs with an ATAR cutoff of 98 or higher. They do not apply to this program.
Indicative fees
Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $41,040.00
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.
Program Requirements
The Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development)(Honours) flexible double degree component requires completion of 156 units, of which:
A maximum of 48 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses
12 units contribute towards the requirement of the other double degree component
The 156 units must include:
102 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
ENGN1211 Discovering Engineering
ENGN1215 Engineering Sciences
ENGN1217 Introduction to Mechanics
ENGN1218 Introduction to Electronics
ENGN2217 Mechanical Systems and Design
ENGN2218 Electronic Systems and Design
ENGN2225 Systems Engineering Design
ENGN2226 Systems Engineering Analysis
ENGN2706 Engineering Research and Development Project (Methods)
ENGN3100 Practical Experience
ENGN3221 Engineering Management
ENGN3230 Engineering Innovation
ENGN3712 Engineering Research and Development Project
ENGN4221 Systems Engineering Project
ENGN4712 Engineering Research and Development Project
PHYS1101 Physics I
6 units from completion of a core course from the following list:
COMP1100 Introduction to Programming and Algorithms
COMP1730 Programming for Scientists
6 units from completion of a core course from the following list:
MATH1013 Mathematics and Applications 1
MATH1115 Mathematics and Applications 1 Honours
6 units from completion of a core course from the following list:
MATH1014 Mathematics and Applications 2
MATH1116 Mathematics and Applications 2 Honours
48 units from completion of one of the following Engineering majors, of which 12 units contribute towards meeting the compulsory course requirements above:
Electronic and Communication Systems
Mechanical and Material Systems
Students must achieve a minimum 80% weighted average mark across all compulsory courses in the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) component undertaken in each period (Summer/First Semester/Autumn) and (Winter/Second Semester/Spring) in order to continue in the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours). Students who do not achieve a minimum of 80% weighted average mark will be transferred from the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) double degree to the equivalent to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) double degree.
Students must achieve a minimum 80% final Honours mark in order to graduate with the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours). Students who do not achieve a minimum 80% final Honours mark will be transferred to the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) single degree program.
HONS4700 Final Honours Grade will be used to calculate the Class of Honours and the Mark. It will be calculated as the weighted average mark of the following courses, with further weightings as indicated:
Science and Engineering Foundations (0.1 weighting): ENGN1211, ENGN1215, COMP1110 or COMP1730, MATH1013 or MATH1115, MATH1014 or MATH1116 and PHYS1101.
Engineering Fundamentals (0.2 weighting): ENGN1217, ENGN1218, ENGN2217, ENGN2218, ENGN2706 and ENGN2000-series electives.
Professional Core (0.3 weighting): ENGN2225, ENGN2226, ENGN3200, ENGN3221, ENGN3230 and ENGN4221.
Engineering Discipline (0.4 weighting): ENGN3000-series and ENGN4000-series electives, and R&D project courses.
The major in Photonic Systems Is not available in a Flexible Double Degree, with the exception of the double degree with the Bachelor of Science
For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Actuarial Studies:
12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Actuarial Studies component of this double degree:
MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1
MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2
MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours
MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours
For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/ Bachelor of Applied Data Analytics:
12 units required for the Bachelor of Engineering contribute towards the Bachelor of Applied Data Analytics component of this double degree:
6 units from completion of courses from the following list:
MATH1014 Mathematics and Applications 2
MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 2
6 units from completion of courses from the following list:
COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving
COMP1730 Programming for Scientists
For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Arts:
12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Arts component of this double degree:
MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1
MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2
MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours
MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours
For Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Asian Studies:
12 units from completion of courses required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) contribute towards the requirement to complete 48 units from majors, minors and courses offered by the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific.
For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Biotechnology:
12 units of 3000-level ENGN courses required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the requirement to complete “12 units of elective Science courses at 3000/4000 level’ in the Bachelor of Biotechnology
For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Business Administration:
12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Business Administration component of this double degree:
MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1
MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2
MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours
MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours
For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Commerce:
12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Commerce component of this double degree:
MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1
MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2
MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours
MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours
For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Economics:
12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering contribute towards the Bachelor of Economics component of this double degree:
MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1
MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2
MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours
MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours
For Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Environment and Sustainability
12 units from completion of courses required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the electives for the Bachelor of Environment and Sustainability component of this double degree.
For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Finance:
12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Finance component of this double degree:
MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1
MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2
MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours
MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours
For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Genetics:
In the Bachelor of Genetics the requirement to complete 6 units from completion of a course from the following list is satisfied by completion of COMP1730 Programming for scientists in the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours):
BIOL1009 Diversity of Life
COMP1100 Introduction to Programming and Algorithms
6 units of 3000-level ENGN courses required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the requirement to complete “6 units of elective Science courses at 3000/4000 level’ in the Bachelor of Genetics
For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Information Technology:
In the Bachelor of Information Technology component the requirement to complete COMP3120 is replaced by ENGN3221 undertaken in the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours).
In the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) component, the requirement to complete COMP1730 is replaced by COMP1100 undertaken in the Bachelor of Information Technology.
For Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of International Security Studies:
12 units from completion of courses required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) contribute towards the electives for the Bachelor of International Security Studies component of this double degree.
For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Languages
12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Languages component of this double degree:
MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1
MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2
MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours
MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours
For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences
12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences component of this double degree:
MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours
MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours
For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Music:
12 units from completion of courses required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the electives for the Bachelor of Music component of this double degree.
For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Pacific Studies:
12 units from completion of courses required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the electives for the Bachelor of Pacific Studies component of this double degree:
For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Science:
12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Science component of this double degree:
MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1
MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2
MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours
MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours
PHYS1101 Advanced Physics I
For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Science (Psychology):
12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Science (Psychology) component of this double degree:
MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1
MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2
MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours
MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours
PHYS1101 Advanced Physics
For Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours)/Bachelor of Statistics:
12 units from completion of courses from the following list required for the Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) contribute towards the Bachelor of Statistics component of this double degree:
MATH1013 Mathematics & Applications 1
MATH1014 Mathematics & Applications 2
MATH1115 Mathematics & Applications I Honours
MATH1116 Mathematics & Applications II Honours
The Bachelor of Science (Psychology) flexible double degree component requires completion of 96 units, of which:
A maximum of 36 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses
The 96 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
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.
Majors
Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) Majors
Minors
Bachelor of Engineering (Research and Development) (Honours) Minors
Study Options
| Year 1 | ENGN1211 Discovering Engineering 6 units | MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 1 6 units OR MATH1013; | PHYS1101 Physics I 6 units | PSYC1003 Psychology 1: Understanding Mind, Brain and Behaviour 6 units |
| ENGN1217 Introduction to Mechanics 6 units | ENGN1218 Introduction to Electronics 6 units | MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 2 6 units OR MATH1014; | PSYC1004 Psychology 2: Understanding People in Context 6 units | |
| Year 2 | ENGN1215 Engineering Sciences 6 units | ENGN2217 Mechanical Systems and Design 6 units OR ENGN2218; | ENGN2706 Engineering Research and Development Project (Methods) 6 units | PSYC2002 Developmental Psychology 6 units |
| COMP1730 Programming for Scientists 6 units | Engineering Major course 6 units | PSYC2001 Social Psychology 6 units | PSYC2008 Cognition 6 units | |
| Year 3 | ENGN2217 Mechanical Systems and Design 6 units OR ENGN2218; | ENGN2225 Systems Engineering Design 6 units | Engineering Major course 6 units | PSYC2007 Biological Basis of Behaviour 6 units |
| ENGN2226 Systems Engineering Analysis 6 units | Engineering major course 6 units | PSYC course 6 units | Science course 6 units | |
| Year 4 | ENGN3221 Engineering Management 6 units | ENGN3712 ENGN3712 R&D Project | Engineering Major course 6 units | PSYC3025 Abnormal Psychology across the Life Span 6 units |
| ENGN3230 Engineering Innovation 6 units | ENGN3712 ENGN3712 R&D Project | PSYC 3000 level course 6 units | PSYC3018 Advanced Research Methods 6 units | |
| Year 5 | ENGN4712 ENGN4712 R&D Project | ENGN4221 Systems Engineering Project 6 units | Engineering Major course 6 units | PSYC3026 Personality Psychology 6 units |
| ENGN4712 ENGN4712 R&D Project | Engineering Major course 6 units | PSYC 3000 level course 6 units | PSYC 3000 level course 6 units |
Honours
Students must formally enrol in ENGN4100 Engineering Honours at the commencement of their intended final semester.
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.
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As a high-achieving student in the Bachelor of Engineering
(Research & Development) (Honours) (BE(R&D) program you have
chosen a unique and exciting 'systems engineering' degree. This four year degree will give you access to an innovative structure that allows you to study a number of research projects, giving you exposure to cutting edge research with leading researchers, as well as studying the fundmental engineering courses.
This degree can be also studied as a double degree with many complementary disciplines.
Single degree
- This degree requires 192 units
- One Engineering major (48 units)
- 30 units of research projects
- 30 units of elective courses which may be used to study an Engineering minor (24 units) or a range of courses from any ANU College.
Double degree
- This degree requires a total of 144 units
- One Engineering major (48 units)
- 30 units of research projects
About this degree
- Typically you will study four courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 32 courses across your whole degree of four years duration
- BE(R&D) has many compulsory courses due to its professional accreditation
- In the single degree you will have 36 units (six courses) of electives. You may use these to study an Engineering minor or a range of courses from any ANU College
- There are no electives in the double degree - your other degree requirements use up all of these.
Enrolment Status
While it’s possible to enrol in fewer courses per
semester, which is called studying part-time, it will take you longer to finish
your program and get your degree. If you are an international student you must
always be full-time.
Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses
- IF YOU ARE COMMENCING IN JULY YOU SHOULD SEND AN EMAIL TO <studentadmin.cecs@anu.edu.au> FOR ADVICE ABOUT YOUR ENROLMENT OR YOU SHOULD ATTEND AN ENROLMENT ADVICE SESSION AT THE UNIVERSITY IN THE WEEK BEFORE SEMESTER COMMENCES.
- Students who excel in maths and have done the highest level of maths available to them at school should read the following: You may choose to enrol in MATH1115 and MATH1116 (honours maths) in place of MATH1013 and MATH1014. There is no particular advantage to doing this, and there is additional workload, but students who are passionate and talented may like to choose this option.
- 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 BE(R&D) half of the double degree.
Majors and Minors
See available majors and minors for this program
There are a number of Engineering majors and minors for you to choose
from. The good news is that you do not need to make any decisions about
these until after first year. Just follow the first year enrolment
pattern for single and double degrees. If you want more information
about majors and minors you can have a look at the BE(R&D) Degree Requirements on the 'Programs and Courses' website.
Electives
There are no electives in your first year of study.
Study Options
Bachelor of Engineering (Research & Development) (Honours)
Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | ENGN1211 Discovering Engineering 6 units | ENGN1215 Engineering Sciences 6 units | MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 1 6 units | PHYS1101 Physics I 6 units |
| COMP1730 Programming for Scientists 6 units | ENGN1217 Introduction to Mechanics 6 units | ENGN1218 Introduction to Electronics 6 units | MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 2 6 units |
Bachelor of Engineering (Research & Development) (Honours)
Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | ENGN1211 Discovering Engineering 6 units | MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 1 6 units | PHYS1101 Physics I 6 units | Other Degree course |
| ENGN1217 Introduction to Mechanics 6 units | ENGN1218 Introduction to Electronics 6 units | MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 2 6 units | Other Degree course |
Academic Advice
For assistance, please email: studentadmin.cecs@anu.edu.au
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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. You can make an appointment by using our online booking system here. Alternatively, you can call Science Central on 6125 2809. 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 the Science course list or another ANU College (48 units maximum of non-science courses allowed )
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 the Science course list
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
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
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) - single degree
This is a typical study pattern for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Science (Psychology).Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | PSYC1003 Psychology 1: Understanding Mind, Brain and Behaviour 6 units | 1000 level Science elective 6 units | Science or non-science course 6 units | Science or non-science course 6 units |
| PSYC1004 Psychology 2: Understanding People in Context 6 units | 1000 level Science elective 6 units | Science or non-science course 6 units | Science or non-science course 6 units |
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) - double degree
This is a typical study pattern for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Science (Psychology) with another three year degree, such as the Bachelor of Arts.Study Options
| Year 1 48 units | PSYC1003 Psychology 1: Understanding Mind, Brain and Behaviour 6 units | 1000 level Science elective 6 units | Degree B Course 6 units | Degree B Course 6 units |
| PSYC1004 Psychology 2: Understanding People in Context 6 units | 1000 level Science elective 6 units | Degree B Course 6 units | Degree B Course 6 units |
Academic Advice
For further information, you can:
- Visit the Research School of Psychology webpage here, or
- Download the Science first year course guide available here, or
- View our program presentation videos located on our New commencers & first year students page, or
- Email us at science.enquiries@anu.edu.au, or
- Come and talk to someone face-to-face. You can make an appointment with an academic advisor here or by calling Science Central on 6125 2809.