Psychological Science, Bachelor

Discover why we think and act as we do through UNSW’s Bachelor of Psychological Science. Acquire essential skills in a highly relevant field for clinicians and corporate professionals, guided by leading educators at a university ranked #2 in Australia for psychology (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025).Explore human behaviour, mental processes, brain function, cognitive and decision-making mechanisms, and mental health. Gain insights into biological, abnormal, cognitive, forensic, developmental, and social psychology; enhance communication skills; and apply principles to personal, social, and global challenges. Pair your degree with a complementary major in marketing, human resource management, criminology, linguistics, philosophy, vision science, or neuroscience to broaden career opportunities. Accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), it marks the first step in the six-year pathway to registered psychologist status.