If you want to explore how the mind works and question why people behave the way they do, our leading Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) is the right program for your future.
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Duration
Full Time: 4 Years (Available Part Time)*
Next Start Date
02 March 2026
20 July 2026
Closing Date
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Parramatta South
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Bankstown City
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Domestic Student Fees
Indicative annual fee from $11,885
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Program Code: 1865
CRICOS Code: 106080C
Psychology at Western
Take the first step to understand why we think, feel, and behave the way we do in personal, professional, and societal environments. Allow us to take you on a scientific discovery to understand individual abilities, attitudes and the beginnings of our personality and emotional states.
You will develop knowledge and skills to understand and explain human behaviour and experience. You will have the option to include in your study program electives such as Introduction to Digital Mental Health; Behaviour and Environment; Psychology, Crime and Law; and Applied Psychology. The dynamic and flexible learning experience are just some of the reasons why students choose to study Psychology at Western.
Upon completion of your first three years within this accredited psychology program you may be eligible to progress into our elite Honours Program. The 4th year Honours year will further enhance your research knowledge and skills and prepare you for research or application to one our leading postgraduate professional programs, with Western being one of the largest national providers for pathways to general or clinical registration. As a valued undergraduate student at Western, you will be eligible for early applications and interviews for our psychology postgraduate programs.
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This Program is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) on the basis that it meets all the APAC Accreditation Standards (2019) for a fourth year sequence of study in psychology.
Psychology at Western supports our community through the Psychology Clinic, Child Development Clinic and the Professional Psychology Clinic located at our Kingswood Campus.
Our program offers students research informed practical experience in our cutting-edge psychology testing labs, where you will participate in active research grants lead by our world-renowned researchers.
Hear what our students say about why they chose to study Psychology at Western. Find out more.
Psychology at Western is recognised as performing above world standard in the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) evaluation.
Psychology subjects at Western are ranked in the top 250 in both the Times Higher Education World Subject Rankings and the QS World University rankings by subject.
What you can expect to study
The program structure is outlined in our handbook. Here you can view all of the subjects you will be studying.
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of this degree, you can look forward to a broad range of exciting career opportunities in different sectors and industries. Below are some examples of the possible careers you can pursue with this degree:
- Clinical, industrial and organisational psychology
- Disability services
- Psychology and the law
- The media
- Community psychology
- Forensic psychology
Alumni
"I enjoyed every single subject because it is always delivered in the most engaging way."
— Lisa Huynh Le, Bachelor of Psychology
Entry requirements for domestic students
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website. Find out more here.
Admission
UAC entry: A competitive ATAR; or equivalent rank for school leavers and non-recent school leavers. All applicants with a completed or partially completed university degree must have achieved a GPA of 5 or above.
Graduate entry for students with a prior bachelor degree who have achieved a GPA of 5 or above, will be granted advanced standing for non-psychology subjects (80 credit points), which means that students will complete 240 credit points, equivalent to three years full-time.
Entry to the fourth year of the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) is limited to students who have achieved an Average Admission Mark of 70+ in Level 2 and 3 Psychology subjects. Students who have successfully completed the first three years, but who do not achieve this standard, or do not accept a place in the Honours program, will graduate with program 1904 Bachelor of Psychological Science (exit only).
Please consult the handbook for more information.
Entry requirements for international students
**Please note, if this course lists a part-time option, this is not available to International Students on a Student Visa.
Please consult the handbook for more information regarding entry requirements for this course.
You can read more about international academic entry requirements here.
Indicative annual fee
A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is one that is subsidised by the Commonwealth and applicable only to Domestic students. This means that the Australian Government pays part of your fees towards your program, therefore reducing your program fees, and the remaining amount is paid by you, this is considered your Student Contribution.
The fee estimates provided are indicative only and subject to change. These estimates are based on the current fee structures for a normal full time study load. However, the final fees may vary depending on several factors, including the specific subjects chosen, the duration and timing of study, and annual fee adjustments (subject to Commonwealth student contribution band rates). Please note that these estimates do not include the Student Services and Amenities Fee. We encourage all prospective and current students to consult with our Student Services Hub for the most current fee information.
As a multi-campus institution, Western Sydney University and its entities reserves the right to alter the location of its programs between campuses and other locations as necessary.
To work out how much your Student Contribution will be before you study, you will first need to find out the Student Contribution band your subjects fit into based on their general discipline area.
You can then calculate your student contributions to work out the total amount of your contribution.
The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a range of loans introduced by the Australian Government from 2005 to provide fee payment assistance to eligible students. Loans are for Australian citizens studying in Australia or overseas. Permanent residents who hold a humanitarian visa are also eligible if studying in Australia.
If eligible you may be able to defer all or part of your Student Contribution through the HECS-HELP loan program. You may also be eligible for OS-HELP if undertaking studies overseas.
New Zealand citizens and holders of an Australian permanent resident visa (other than an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) are generally not entitled to HECS-HELP assistance. If you are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident your Student Contribution amount must be paid in full by the census date.
However, the Australian Government has passed new legislation that changes the way some New Zealand citizens, who hold a Special Category Visa (SCV), studying in Australia will pay their fees. More information is available on the Changes to fees for New Zealand Citizens webpage.
Apply as a Domestic Student
If you are a domestic student, you can apply through our Western Application system which is free of charge.
Domestic students are:
- Australian Citizens
- New Zealand Citizens
- Australian permanent residents
- Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders
Scholarships
Western Sydney University recognises and rewards students who demonstrate community engagement, outstanding academic ability and superior leadership skills. Donor-funded scholarships are also available, providing support for students based on both academic achievements and equity considerations. There are also scholarships available for specific degrees.
The fee estimates provided are indicative only and subject to change. These estimates are based on the current fee structures for a normal full time study load. However, the final fees may vary depending on several factors, including the specific subjects chosen, the duration and timing of study, and annual fee adjustments (subject to Commonwealth student contribution band rates). Please note that these estimates do not include the Student Services and Amenities Fee. We encourage all prospective and current students to consult with our Student Services Hub for the most current fee information.
As a multi-campus institution, Western Sydney University and its entities reserves the right to alter the location of its programs between campuses and other locations as necessary.
Apply as an International Student
If you are an international student, you can apply for free through our international student application system or through an agent representative.
International students are:
- Not an Australian citizen;
- Not a New Zealand citizen; and
- Not a permanent resident of Australia.
If you are an international student completing the Australian HSC, IB or NCEA, apply direct via UAC International.
Admission to Western Sydney University is on the basis of meeting minimum academic and English language requirements. For more information about tuition fees and other costs, visit the Fees and Costs page.
Scholarships
When you apply to Western, you’re automatically assessed for a Scholarship, no additional application required! We’re offering multi-year scholarships (for up to 3 years) valued at $6,000 or $3,000 and even 50% off tuition fees. Scholarships are awarded on academic merit.
FAQs
We've gathered common questions to provide you with quick, clear answers about this program. Whether you're exploring admission requirements, details about the degree or career prospects, you'll find valuable insights here. If you need more information, our support team is ready to assist you on your journey to Western. You can find their details below.
You will be required to apply for this program directly. If you're successful in receiving an offer, all eligible credit points will be transferred over automatically.
We have two other psychology undergraduate programs (Bachelor of Psychological and Social Sciences and the Bachelor of Arts (Psychology, Testamur Major)) that can lead into an Honours/Honours-equivalent year.
You can apply for one or both of these programs and if you attain a competitive GPA you may consider re-applying for the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours). Upon completion of either the program that does not include an embedded Honours year, the Graduate Diploma of Psychology is available for students who have completed their accredited sequence at an institution other than Western, or the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) is available for students who have completed their accredited sequence at Western.
Successful completion of an Honours program then allows you to be considered for admission into one of our postgraduate training programs being either the Master of Professional Psychology or the Master of Clinical Psychology.
For more information on Frequenty Asked Questions click here.
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The fee estimates provided are indicative only and subject to change. These estimates are based on the current fee structures for a normal full time study load. However, the final fees may vary depending on several factors, including the specific subjects chosen, the duration and timing of study, and annual fee adjustments (subject to Commonwealth student contribution band rates). Please note that these estimates do not include the Student Services and Amenities Fee. We encourage all prospective and current students to consult with our Student Services Hub for the most current fee information.
As a multi-campus institution, Western Sydney University and its entities reserves the right to alter the location of its programs between campuses and other locations as necessary.