Psychology courses
Australian National University
CRICOS provider number: 00120C TEQSA provider ID: PRV12002
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
What makes the human brain tick? Find out with the Bachelor of Science (Psychology), which provides you with a great base in the key areas of psychology: developmental, social, personality, health and mental health, research methods, cognition and the biological bases of behaviour. In your later year courses, you’ll apply this knowledge and your skills in more specialised areas such as neuroscience, counselling, health, mental health and organisational (business) psychology. Once you’ve completed your third year, you can apply to undertake an Honours year and pursue further postgraduate study. This will allow you to practice as a psychologist or clinical psychologist.
The Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)* provides the same breadth of opportunities as the Bachelor of Science (Psychology), with the addition of honours pathway options that are designed to extend your understanding and introduce you to concepts that are more advanced than standard course activities. This degree also offers a direct pathway into honours. (Progression requirements apply throughout the first three years of the degree to progress into the fourth honours year.) This program is suited to those who intend to complete a postgraduate qualification in psychology and pursue a career as a clinical psychologist.
*This program is not available for admission in 2026. Alternative programs offering similar opportunities are available such as the Bachelor of Science (Psychology), Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts. Interested students can email students.cos@anu.edu.au for advice.
Areas of study
Psychology.
Career opportunities
Graduates have skills essential to any workplace: an understanding of human motivation and behaviour, analytical skills and research skills including statistics.
Careers may include research, management consulting, human resources, marketing, public policy, child development and welfare, health and human services, education, counselling and clinical practice.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Science (Psychology) is accredited by the Australian Psychological Society.
Honours
Available as an additional year, subject to progress requirements.
Fees and charges
The Australian Government pays part of the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Information about ANU student contributions.
Admission criteria
Minimum selection rank: 80.00.
Due to the competitive nature of our admissions process, we cannot guarantee entry to applicants who meet the minimum selection rank for their preferred program.
Also refer to the ANU general admission criteria.
Student profile
View the ANU student profile.
Further information
View all details of this course on the ANU website.
Australian National University degrees
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ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2025 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
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Combined options
ANU flexible double degree options allow you to create your own study program.