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University of Sydney (USYD)

  • 36% international / 64% domestic

Bachelor of Psychology

  • Bachelor

Explore the science of human behaviour with the Bachelor of Psychology. In this course, you will build your specialisation in psychology to help you understand to mental processes and allow you to better understand how we think, act and feel.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Study Mode
In person

About this course

About this course

Explore the science of human behaviour with the Bachelor of Psychology. In this course, you will build your specialisation in psychology to help you understand to mental processes and allow you to better understand how we think, act and feel.

Who is it for?

The Bachelor of Psychology is ideal for the student who is considering a career in the psychology industry but also wants to keep their options open.

Study locations

Camperdown/Darlington

Career pathways

Career paths

After three years of study (psychology program or psychological science major) you could develop a career in advertising, market research, marketing, public relations, science journalism, or public policy.

Our graduates can be found working across a variety of roles, including:

  • clinical, forensic, organisational or sports psychologist (with further study)
  • neuroscientist
  • market researcher
  • school counsellor
  • advertising executive
  • management consultant
  • social policy analyst
  • learning and attention researcher

Honours graduates have the necessary training to work in schools, hospitals, prisons, human resources, with people with developmental disabilities, and in various social policy areas in the private and public sectors.

Professional accreditation

Completion of the accredited Level 1 and 2 programs (Foundational, and Pre-Professional Competencies) with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), that will allow provisional registration with the Australian Psychological Society.

Find more information on becoming a registered psychologist.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Psychology courses at University of Sydney (USYD).
82%
Overall satisfaction
84.3%
Skill scale
57.6%
Teaching scale
65.4%
Employed full-time
$60k
Average salary