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Bachelor of Psychology

ProviderThe University of Western Australia
Course code: TISCUP030UniversityStudy area: Society and CultureCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Psychology is a fascinating and diverse area of study that explores the human experience and touches upon many aspects of daily life. It seeks to answer questions about how and why we behave the way we do. The Bachelor of Psychology will help you develop a scientific understanding of human thoughts and behaviours, the processes underlying these and the relationship of these processes to the brain.

Why study this course at UWA:

  • The Bachelor of Psychology (BP030), the Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Arts (CB011), the Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Commerce (CB013), the Bachelor of Psychological Studies (BP503), and the Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Science (CB043) is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
  • Ranked 1st in WA for Psychology for the last five years (QS WUR by Subject 2025)
  • A psychology degree is one that is increasingly valued by employers for the analytical and reasoning skills it gives you

You’ll learn to:

  • apply psychological principles to personal, social and group issues
  • plan, implement and evaluate research
  • think critically and creatively, and use scientific methods to solve problems
  • communicate effectively in a variety of formats and settings
  • act professionally within an ethical framework.
Get career-ready with a UWA degree:

At UWA, all our degrees include the option to take internships or Work Integrated Learning units, and, along with mentoring and volunteering opportunities, these can help you stand out in the job market and increase your employability. Find out more about how we can prepare you for your dream career, from first job to long-term goals.

Entry requirements

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IB Diploma

28-30
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Past Offers

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Scored cases
Source countriesChina
Common pathwayBachelor background
Target levelBachelor degree
Offer fieldsBachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies)
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ChinaBachelor background
Bachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies)Bachelor degree · Bachelor of Arts (English and Literary Studies) · Offshore
gpa 4GPA 2.76/4.02.76/4.00 · lower band · approx. top 30-35%

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