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Western’s Bachelor of Psychological and Social Sciences is the foundation for anyone wishing to go on to further study to become a psychologist. If you are curious by nature, inquisitive about life and how we, as a society live and interact, this degree will expand your knowledge through theory, research and practical application.
Study options
FULL TIME
3 years
PART TIME
6 years
Start times
Autumn
March
(2022)
Spring
July
(2022)
HSC True Reward Early Offer Program
The HSC True Reward early offer program gives school leavers much needed peace of mind, providing an early offer into most programs at Western Sydney University based on Year 11 or Year 12 subject results.
Applications are now open to receive an early offer to begin in 2022.
Psychology and Social Science at Western
This degree combines a broadly based, interdisciplinary social sciences three-year program with an undergraduate accredited sequence in Psychology.
You will gain a deep understanding of the complex and culturally diverse world we live in and emerge with a thorough understanding of how Psychology uses scientific techniques and methods to understand human cognition, affect and behaviour.
When you graduate, you will have the interdisciplinary and specialist skills and knowledge required for a range of careers available in areas of sociology, mental health, peace and development and counselling in both government and private sectors as well as the academic requirements to proceed to advanced study.
Learn from the best
Western is ranked in the Top 100 universities in the world for Sociology and Top 200 for Psychology in the 2021 QS World University Rankings by Subject. We are also ranked in the Top 175 Universities for Psychology and Top 250 for Social Sciences in the Times Higher Education 2020 Subject Rankings.
Professional accreditation
The campus-based delivery of this program is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) on the basis that it meets all the APAC Accreditation Standards (June 2010) for a three-year sequence of study in psychology.
Program structure
Our program structure is outlined in our handbook. Here you can view all of the subjects you will be studying.
Fees and delivery
Fees: Varies depending on subjects selected. View available subjects in our handbook.
For further information on University fees, please visit Fees and University Costs.
Delivery: On campus, online
Fees: AUD $26,240*
Delivery: On campus
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Your career
With a Bachelor of Psychological and Social Sciences, you can:
- Areas of sociology
- Mental health
- Human services
- Caseworker/manager
- Research roles
Your career
Psychologist (with further study)
Psychologists investigate, assess and provide treatment and counselling to foster optimal personal, social, educational and occupational adjustment and development.
Policy Analyst or Adviser
Policy Analysts collect and analyse information and data to develop policies guiding the design, implementation, and modification of government and commercial operations and programs.
Academic
University Lecturers and Tutors prepare and deliver lectures and conduct tutorials in one or more subjects within a prescribed course of study at a university and conduct research in a particular field of knowledge.
Counsellor
Counsellors provide assistance to people struggling with emotional issues and offer advice and guidance. They may specialise in particular areas, such as health and grief management.
Human Services Professional
Work in the human services sector involves working in a number of organisations including aged care, community development, education providers and transport services.
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Facilities
Gain access to Western’s $30 million Science & Psychology building at Parramatta, as well as our world-class campuses at Penrith and Bankstown.
Get practical experience in our state-of- the-art social work skills and psychology testing labs.
Apply now and start your unlimited journey.
Online Short Programs Information Session
Looking to upskill, pursue a new career or challenge yourself by learning something new? Our online short programs will give you the skills and knowledge to take the next step in your career – or give you the academic credit to pursure futher study in a relevant area.
To find out more about Online Short Programs offered at Western, please attend our Online Short Programs Information Session on Wednesday 22 September at 5pm.
Study a double degree
A double-degree gives you the ultimate edge. Be at the forefront of your field.
Achieve your unlimited potential.
Other study options
*The tuition fees quoted above are the fees for the normal full-time study load of the program (80 credit points) per annum. International students will be subject to a variable fee regime; i.e. enrolled students will be required to pay fees during their program based on the approved fee for each calendar year. Fee changes (if any) will occur at 1 January each calendar year. Students who extend their program past the normal finish date of the program will be required to pay additional fees based on the prevailing fee level. Western Sydney University is a multi-campus institution. The University reserves the right to alter the location of its programs between campuses and other locations as necessary. Students should be aware of the possibility of change of location for the whole or part of programs for which they enrol and should plan for the need to travel between Western Sydney campuses.
