Bachelor of Psychological and Social Sciences

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At Western, we care how you do in all aspects of your life. We believe your future is unlimited and together the possibilities are endless.

As the uni named number one in the world two years in a row – 2022 and 2023 for our social, economic and environmental impact in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, apply today to discover your unlimited potential and start at Western in 2024.

Psychology and Social Science at Western

This degree is a foundation for psychology and behavioural studies. It will give you a thorough scientific understanding of psychology, and the specialist theoretical and research skills you will need to move into further studies. It displaces assumptions, misconceptions or popular opinions and installs evidence-based knowledge. What drives us? What stifles us? Psychology aims to make sense of who we really are.

This program will also introduce you to social science study areas of sociology, geography, and Indigenous studies to complement your learning about human behaviour.

Learn from the best

Western is ranked in the Top 200 in the world for Psychology and Top 200 in the world for Sociology in the QS World University Rankings 2023 by subject.

Professional accreditation

This is a three year fully accredited program by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.

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 $32,984*

Delivery: On campus

 

 

Start your unlimited journey today.

"Psychology is interesting, current, and you can actually use it every day. I love the friendly, very approachable staff at Western."

— Katelyn Mannix . Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology).

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.

*The tuition fees quoted above are the fees for the normal full-time study load of the program (80 credit points) per annum, unless the total duration of the program is less than 80CP. 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.  

** Lowest Selection Rank