Australian National University
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationSelect from a diverse range of majors across the creative arts, humanities, and social sciences, taught by world-class scholars, to create a degree that is expressly yours with the ANU Bachelor of Arts.
You will have the flexibility to engage in hands-on projects, take your studies abroad, or undertake an internship. You will gain valuable analytical and research skills transferable to the global workplace while developing expertise in critical analysis, written and oral communication, and the ability to drive global and local change.
Psychology Major
Psychology is the scientific study of how people behave, think and feel. It is a broad-ranging discipline that spans topics including perceiving and thinking, the biological basis of behaviour, human development, perception and cognition, social psychology, personality psychology, and research methodology. Students taking the psychology major will gain an understanding of how to apply the scientific perspective to psychological phenomena in the laboratory and in the real world. Within the major there is flexibility to select courses to meet individual career objectives. The intention of the Psychology major is to ensure the acquisition of contemporary knowledge in psychological theory and evidence across core themes in psychological science.
Delivery mode
Australian National University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
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Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR 80.00 or equivalent
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) will prepare you for the following roles.
Psychological Researcher
A Psychological Researcher studies human behaviour and mental processes to contribute to the understanding of psychological phenomena. You might wo...
Child Psychologist
Child Psychologists are clinical psychologists who provide treatment, therapy, and counselling to children, teens, and adolescents. They help the c...
Research Assistant
A Research Assistant supports researchers in conducting studies and analysing data. You might work in academic institutions, research centres, or g...
Recruitment Manager
A Recruitment Manager oversees the hiring process to ensure the best talent is attracted and selected for the organisation. You might work in a cor...
Behavioural Psychologist
Behavioural Psychologists are registered psychologists who help their clients make meaningful and positive changes in their behaviour. They use att...
EAP Psychologist
EAP Psychologists are registered psychologists who work for EAP providers, delivering work-based intervention programs. They provide counselling su...
Academic Psychologist
An Academic Psychologist primarily engages in research and teaching within academic institutions, focusing on advancing the understanding of psycho...
About Australian National University
ANU is a world-leading university in Australia’s capital. Excellence is embedded in our approach to research and education.
ANU has seven academic colleges that house a number of schools and research centres that specialise in a range of disciplines - all relevant but some unique in Australia and our region.
