Bachelor of Science - Psychology

An understanding of human behaviour and the science that underpins it is relevant to a huge variety of careers such as those in criminology, forensic science, market research and computer programming. Knowing why people behave the way they do will give your career an edge.

Through this course, you'll get exposure to a wide range of fundamental psychological concepts, as well as to more specialised areas such as child psychology, neuropsychology, social and personality psychology, cognition and perception, and psychopathology.

Key Features

• This course provides an excellent foundation for those who wish to pursue a career in psychology-related areas.
• It focuses on learning how psychological practice and theory are deeply rooted in scientific evidence and how that evidence is obtained through research.
• Skills gained in the collection, evaluation and critical analysis of data will enhance employment opportunities in all fields and industries.
• In your third year, you'll have the opportunity to gain relevant workplace experience in a professional or community setting that's relevant to psychology.

Suitable for

If you are interested in science and in particular how psychological practice and theory is rooted in scientific evidence. Also suitable for those interested in working with people and understanding people. Please note: In order to pursue a pathway to registration as a psychologist , students in the BSc Psychology need to transfer to the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) program subject to meeting transfer criteria. Continuation with the honours year is subject to meeting honours admission requirements. Should a student not meet the requirements, they will graduate with a BA or BSc ofPsychology. After the fourth year, a further two years postgraduate training or supervised experience is required for registration as a psychologist.

Professions

Graduates gain employment that requires understanding and working with people, including:

• Human resources or training
• Marketing
• Educational institutions as a research assistant, or academic
• Employment in psychology related areas (but not under the title of Psychologist)
• Family or community based organisations
• Government departments and agencies
• Health Services organisations

What You'll Study

Part of what makes Macquarie future focused is that we allow you the freedom to explore your interests across a range of areas, rather than lock you in to a single, narrow field. So follow your passions and tailor your course to your needs and interests.

Units

Units are what we call subjects. Most full-time students take four units – each worth a fixed number of credit points – per session.

Entry Requirements

For students from overseas, Macquarie uses an international selection rank to determine the minimum eligibility requirement for each undergraduate course. This rank has been converted into equivalent scores for various recognised international high school qualifications and university entrance examinations, including global qualifications like the International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCE A-Levels.

English Language Requirements

All applicants for undergraduate coursework studies at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.

You may satisfy the English language requirements if you have completed:

• Senior secondary studies equivalent to the NSW HSC
• One year of Australian or comparable tertiary study in a country of qualification

Alternative entry

At Macquarie, we are all about success. With our International Academic Entry Program, we recognise your individual strengths, interests, and personal circumstances. If you have not achieved the overall score required for your program, but demonstrate particular strength in relevant subjects, we may consider you for alternative entry.

Course Fees

International fee-paying
AUD $30,000
Indicative annual fee
Fee per credit point AUD $1,250.00

The indicative annual fee displayed is based on completing a standard full time study load. Fees may increase each year. For courses longer than one year in duration, you will pay the fee that is current for the year that you enrol in the unit.