Bachelor degree · university
Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Social Science
This double degree joins psychology with the social sciences.
- How long it takes
- 4 to 4.5 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 66.4
- Lowest offered at University of Wollongong, 2024
- How you can study
- On campus
- Leads on to
- Psychologist
- $114,600 median pay, In demand
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- NSW
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Social Science asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in how people think and behave
- a curiosity about social issues and communities
- good listening and communication skills
- an open and non judgemental attitude
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 University of Wollongong (opens in a new tab)
University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW
4.3from 747 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 66.4 lowest
- (72.15 median, 2024)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Course and assessment changes can disrupt study
- Website for The University of Newcastle (opens in a new tab)
The University of Newcastle
Central Coast - Ourimbah, Newcastle - Callaghan, NSW
4.2from 494 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 68.2 lowest
- (59.2 median, 2024)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Friendly and supportive staff and students
- Welcoming and diverse community
What to weigh up
- Replies can be slow
- Admin processes can be slow
- Support services can be hard to access
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Social Science.
- Psychological science foundations
- Brain, memory and decision making
- Social inequality and policy
- Social research methods
- Mental health and wellbeing
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?