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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
This degree introduces the science of human behaviour, thought and emotion within a wider arts program.
- How long it takes
- 3 years
- full time
- Level
- Bachelor degree
- University
- How you can study
- On campus
- Leads on to
- Psychologist
- $114,600 median pay, In demand
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- NSW, WA
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- a curiosity about why people think and behave as they do
- an interest in listening to and understanding other people
- patience for reading, research and writing up your ideas
- an open mind about ideas and evidence that challenge you
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where this course can take you
The study that can follow this course.
Jobs you can do with it
Psychologist
Psychologists assess how someone is thinking and feeling, then use talk-based therapy to help them manage mental health problems and get through difficult periods of their lives.
A step towards this job. What else you need
Median pay$114,600
In demand
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list.
Where you can study this course
There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for Murdoch University (opens in a new tab)
Murdoch University
South Street, WA
4.3from 596 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Staff are friendly and helpful
What to weigh up
- Admin and support can be hit and miss
The University of Notre Dame Australia
Fremantle, Sydney - Broadway, NSW, WA
5.0from 2 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
- Foundations of psychology
- Human development
- Cognition and perception
- Mental health and psychological disorders
- Research methods and statistics
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?