Bachelor of Psychological Science / Bachelor of Social Science

Study human behaviour and help shape solutions to social challenges

The combined Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Social Science will empower you to think differently, to analyse human nature, behaviours, social relationships and structures. You will use this understanding to make a positive impact on the lives of others.

You will also explore the exciting complexities of the human social experience and learn to apply research methodologies of social science to the societies in which we exist.

Use science to understand people. Be inspired to build new knowledge and discover new things using a variety of scientific methods. Cover a broad range of areas such as mental illness, interventions, the biology of the brain, memory, and decision making.

Course overview

Students will complete 320 units, comprised of the following:

• 220 units of Core Courses
• 10 unit Psychology Directed Course
• 10 unit WIL Directed Course
• 80 unit Major chosen from the Bachelor of Social Science 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

Careers stemming from this combined program are broad and varied. Common areas of employment for graduates include social research, management and policy work for government and non-government agencies, in addition to work in the private sector.

Some typical roles include:

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