Psychology, a discipline within the Faculty of Science, is often taken as part of a Bachelor of Arts. Students can complete the Psychology program, or Psychological Sciences major or minor as part of their Table S requirements.
Students wishing to complete the Psychology program in a Bachelor of Arts degree must complete a major from one of the subject areas listed under Table A for the Bachelor of Arts.
Students wishing to complete a Psychological Sciences major or minor as their second major/minor within a Bachelor of Arts degree must also complete a major or program from one of the subject areas listed under Table A for the Bachelor of Arts.
For more information, refer to Psychology in the Science Undergraduate Handbook.
Please note that completion of the Psychology program is required for admission to Honours in Psychology. Accreditation as a psychologist requires further postgraduate study. More information on pathways to accreditation can be found here.
Information regarding the Psychology honours program can be found in the Faculty of Science handbook.
In 2024, some mathematics prerequisites for undergraduate students commencing in Semester 1 2025 were removed.
It has been identified that this curriculum component (Program, Major or Minor) has been affected. To ensure success, make sure you are aware of the required level of mathematics (assumed knowledge) for this curriculum component. Visit the mathematics learning support webpage, to understand your pathway to success, including the sequence of units you should complete and the support services available.