Bachelor of Politics and International Relations/ Bachelor of Science in Psychology

University of Canberra

Australia, Canberra

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University of Canberra

Australia , Canberra

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

099015G

Campuses

Bruce

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines16-Feb-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 37,200 / year(s)

Next Intake 16-Feb-2026

Bachelor of Politics and International Relations/ Bachelor of Science in Psychology

About

Open an insightful and intellectually stimulating world of professional possibilities

If you’re a deep thinker with your finger on the political pulse and interested in pursuing a career of exploration and change, then this is the course for you. UC’s Bachelor of Politics and International Relations/Bachelor of Science in Psychology double degree combines the intriguing world of politics and international affairs with the clinical psychological insights to human behaviour of a psychology degree.

You’ll develop the knowledge and skills to become a globally engaged and strategic thinker while discovering the scientific psychology theories, research methods and clinical grounding that could help you become a clinical psychologist.

Your psychology studies will be accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and give you a solid grounding in topics like cognition, psychopathology and biological behaviour, and the tools to instigate practical solutions to problems within various social and economic contexts – skills that could also come in handy should you choose to pursue a career in politics and international relations.

Combine a Bachelor of Politics and International Relations and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at UC and you will:

gain knowledge of the principles, concepts and issues that are shaping the world, including the challenges of modern terrorism and contemporary regional politics in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond

be able to apply an in-depth understanding of the historical and current systems of Australian politics and public policy, provide policy advice and develop new policies

learn to recognise the relationships between political values, political power and public policy and the impact each of these has within the Australian context

develop high level theoretical and empirical analysis skills and the ability to interpret world events and issues

acquire an understanding of the scientific basis of the discipline of psychology and understand the research methods used by psychologists

gain an ability to apply research methods to design and conduct studies, analyse and interpret results and write research reports using APAC conventions

understand the application of values, research and professional ethics in psychological research and in other professional contexts.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification

We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry

Additional admission requirements

For Work Integrated Learning (WIL) in Psychology, students may require a Working with Vulnerable People card.

English Program Requirements

An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).

Career

Career opportunities

The world is your oyster! Diplomat, policy adviser, intelligence analyst, psychologist or even politician… your career options (and the potential to earn a healthy salary and travel) will be endless with UC’s Bachelor of Politics and International Relations/Bachelor of Laws degree. Graduates will have the accredited skills and qualifications required to explore careers in:

diplomacy

including strategic analysis, trade relations and foreign affairs

intelligence, including security analysis

international business and aid

the public sector, including policy development

politics

the not-for-profit sector

clinical psychology

counselling

private practice

media, communications, public affairs and public relations

domestic or international business, including consultancy

management

education and research.

Join our Politics webinar

Get the inside scoop on Politics at UC, at an upcoming course information webinar. Connect with faculty staff, chat with a current student and learn how the program can pave the way to a range of rewarding and exciting careers.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 37,200

Application Fee

AUD

How to Apply

If you’re an international student applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree, you can apply directly to UC using our online application portal or through an agent from our international agent network.

Choosing UC for a student exchange or study abroad program

If you’re an international student currently enrolled at an overseas university and you’d like to study at UC on a student exchange or study abroad program, you also need to apply through UC’s online application portal.

International students currently studying Year 12 in Australia

You should apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) if you're an international student in your final year of secondary school and studying any of the following programs in Australia: