Bachelor of Psychological Science / Bachelor of Media and Communication

Develop your understanding of human nature and communication

Media and Communication is the cornerstone to psychology. Studying the combined Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Media and Communication will prepare you with foundational knowledge in both areas and provide you with a broad skillset to be used in a variety of fields.

With a range of course options, you’ll learn to push your individual creative boundaries, while examining the changing nature of today’s complex social landscapes.

This program is for those who are interested in using science to understand people while also learning how to effectively communicate information across multiple mediums.

Course overview

Students will complete a total of 320 units, comprised of the following:

• 220 units of Core Courses
• 10 units of Psychology Directed Courses
• 10 units of WIL Directed Courses
• 80 unit Major chosen from the Bachelor of Media and Communication program handbook

Eligibility for admission to this program is based on applicants meeting the minimum selection rank, or satisfying the requirements for an approved admission scheme.

The University of Newcastle accepts a range of qualifications to determine eligibility for admission. These include, but are not limited to, Australian or overseas senior secondary qualifications (such as the HSC), prior tertiary studies, prior TAFE/VET studies, and completed enabling programs.

For further information on the pathways that are available to you, please refer to:

• Domestic Applicants
• International Applicants

Overall minimum: 7

Sub test minimum: 7

This combined program can be applied in a broad range of industry sectors, enabling you to choose the career path that’s right for you. You might work in media and communications, for a multi-national business or with the law, police, or correctional services.

Careers opportunities may include:

A registered psychologist role (including clinical psychologist) requires additional study (an Honours plus relevant Masters degree).