Arts (Psychology), Bachelor

Learn about all the major fields in psychology, including human development through our lifespan, biological, social, and cultural influences on the individual person, perception, emotion, learning, cognition, language and neuroscience, personality and individual differences, abilities and disabilities, psychological health and well-being, and psychological disorders.You’ll have the chance to study psychology along with other subjects in the arts and humanities when you choose a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Build special expertise in the areas of psychology that most interest you. You’ll examine leading-edge research and practical applications to explore how we make sense of ourselves.With a focus on the latest research in these fields, you’ll integrate your learning of subject matter with the research methods used to discover new knowledge in these fields.3 reasons to study Psychology at Murdoch

1. This course is a first step towards becoming a registered psychologist.
2. Get exposure to how research studies are conducted in your first year units, with participation in ongoing research rewarded with course credit.
3. Five-star rating and number one university in Australia for skills development for psychology.*
   *Source: Good University Guide 2023.

What you’ll learnBuild the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. In this course you will: 

• Discover how people think, plan, remember and make decisions, as well as how human beings change and develop through their lifespan. 
• Develop an extensive knowledge of psychological disorders, what causes them, and how psychologists can help. 
• Apply your knowledge and skills to real-life practical problems. 

Your future careerThe Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) will give you an in-depth understanding of human behaviour that you can use across many industries. Careers could include:

• Psychologist (with further study)
• Human Resources or Marketing Officer
• Manager
• Researcher

Professional recognitionThis course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). With the addition of a fourth year of study, such as our Graduate Diploma or Honours program, and a fifth year, such as our Master of Applied Psychology (Professional), you will be eligible for provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.Previous admission information is available at Murdoch Admission Information - Psychology.