Bachelor of Psychological and Social Sciences

Western Sydney University

Australia, Sydney

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Western Sydney University

Australia , Sydney

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

107229A

Campuses

Penrith

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines2-Mar-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 37,052 / year

Next Intake 2-Mar-2026

Bachelor of Psychological and Social Sciences

About

This degree is a foundation for psychology and behavioural studies. It will give you a thorough scientific understanding of psychology, and the specialist theoretical and research skills you will need to move into further studies. It displaces assumptions, misconceptions or popular opinions and installs evidence-based knowledge. What drives us? What stifles us? Psychology aims to make sense of who we really are. This program will also introduce you to social science study areas of sociology, geography, and Indigenous studies to complement your learning about human behaviour.

Hear what our students say about why they chose to study Psychology at Western. Find out more.

Note: Students wishing to undertake further postgraduate study to become an accredited psychologist will need to apply for the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) upon completing this program. Please note entry into the Honours program is competitive.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

Successful completion of a recognised foundation studies program, 1 year of university studiesor completion of a qualification equivalent to an Australian AQF Certificate IV

English Program Requirements

All international students must have a good command of written and spoken English.

If your first language is English or if you can provide satisfactory evidence that English was the medium of instruction in your secondary or tertiary studies (secondary or tertiary studies completed within 2 years at the time of your commencement at Western Sydney University), you may be considered as meeting the requirement of proficiency in English.

If English is not your first language or was not the medium of instruction in your secondary or tertiary studies, you are required to demonstrate your proficiency in the English language by achieving a prescribed level in an approved English examination or test before you can receive a full offer of a place.

IELTS (Academic version)

6.5 overall score
Minimum 6.0 in each subtest

TOEFL Internet-based score

Total score 82
Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic

58 overall
No communication skills less than 50

Career

Career Opportunities

As a graduate of this degree, you can look forward to a broad range of exciting career opportunities in different sectors and industries. Below are some examples of the possible careers you can pursue with this degree:

Areas of sociology
Mental health
Human services
Caseworker/manager
Research roles

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Alumni

"Psychology is interesting, current, and you can actually use it every day. I love the friendly, very approachable staff at Western."

- Katelyn Mannix, Bachelor of Psychological and Social Sciences