University of Canberra
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Discover the science behind how and why people think, feel and behave the way they do. In this course, you will learn how to use science and evidence-based practice to understand human behaviour in a wide range of settings. In only three years, you will learn the foundations of psychology and gain the knowledge, understanding and the contacts to go on to explore a range of career and study opportunities once you graduate.
This course is especially advantageous to those studying double-degrees in law, business, and sport and exercise science – alternatively you can choose to do a secondary major in many areas, including counselling, health science and sports.
UC also offers extensive Work Integrated Learning opportunities including placements in local, national and international organisations if available. This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council and opens opportunities for further study in psychology at honours and masters levels.
Psychology, plus an elective major such as applied psychology, counselling studies, human resource management, law and society, marketing, sports science.
Psychologist (subject to further studies), human resources, policy and research, health and welfare, public relations, media, marketing and advertising, disability support, community health, counselling.
Accredited by the Australian Psychological Accreditation Council and approved by the Australian Psychological Society. You will be required to undertake further study professional accreditation to become a psychologist.
The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current UC fee information.
Refer to the UC general admission criteria.
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