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The University of Notre Dame Australia

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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

  • Bachelor

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology offers foundational knowledge in psychology within a liberal arts framework, emphasizing human behavior, cognitive functions, and emotional processes.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 - 8 semesters full-time
Course Code
3577, 115059C
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul

About this course

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology is a three-year program that provides students with foundational knowledge and skills in psychology as part of a comprehensive liberal arts program. Through this program, students gain a deep understanding of how human behaviour, cognitive functions, and emotional processes work based on evidence and conceptual research. They also learn about how physiological and biological processes can influence cognitive and emotional states, individual development and behaviour.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Entry requirements WA

Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy the Minimum University Admission Requirements outlined. These include those relating to minimum age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program. See Individual Factors for further details regarding this.

Applicants with recent Secondary Education

  • Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank* of 70
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 25

*Selection Ranks include ATAR plus Adjustment Factors.

Applicants with Higher Education

  • Successful completion of 2 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher*
  • Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP), or a tertiary preparation program from another institution that is deemed to be of a similar academic rigour to the Notre Dame TPP

* Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing).

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

  • Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since may be considered for direct entry. This includes applicants who have completed Steiner, Montessori or home school curriculums. To qualify, applicants must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake and meet one or more of the following:

  • Applicants who have completed at least two years of relevant work experience may be considered for direct entry. Applicants must provide evidence of their work experience, including duties undertaken and years of experience, and they must demonstrate that they have the academic capability to undertake undergraduate studies. The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) may be required*.
  • Completion of STAT with scores of at least 135 in the Multiple Choice section and 140 in the Written English section*.
  • Completion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams, with a result equivalent to the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank listed under Secondary Education section above.

*STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years in order to be considered (e.g. for 2024 admission, STAT results obtained in 2023, 2022 or 2021 can be considered).

Entry requirements NSW

Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy the Minimum University Admission Requirements outlined. These include those relating to minimum age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program. See Individual Factors for further details regarding this.

Applicants with recent Secondary Education

  • Prescribed ATAR/Selection Rank*
  • Equivalent International Baccalaureate (IB) score

*Selection Ranks include ATAR plus Adjustment Factors.

Applicants with Higher Education

  • Successful completion of 2 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher*
  • Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP), or a tertiary preparation program from another institution that is deemed to be of a similar academic rigour to the Notre Dame TPP

*Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing).

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

  • Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since may be considered for direct entry. This includes applicants who have completed Steiner, Montessori or home school curriculums. To qualify, applicants must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake and meet one or more of the following:

  • Applicants who have completed at least two years of relevant work experience may be considered for direct entry. Applicants must provide evidence of their work experience, including duties undertaken and years of experience, and they must demonstrate that they have the academic capability to undertake undergraduate studies. The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) may be required*.
  • Completion of STAT with scores of at least 150 in the Multiple Choice section and 150 in the Written English section*.
  • Completion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams, with a result equivalent to the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank listed under Secondary Education section above.

*STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years in order to be considered (e.g. for 2024 admission, STAT results obtained in 2023, 2022 or 2021 can be considered).

Study locations

Sydney

Fremantle

What you will learn

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts graduates will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate broad theoretical and practical knowledge, with depth in the principles, theories, concepts and methodologies of psychology;
  2. Select and apply appropriate theory and methods to evaluate evidence, make recommendations and draw conclusions to problems;
  3. Apply knowledge and skills in a manner that is ethical, reflexive, culturally appropriate and responsive to the diversity of human persons;
  4. Communicate insights safely and effectively in a range of formats to diverse audiences; and
  5. Work independently and in collaboration with others.

Career pathways

Graduates of this program can follow diverse career paths in the private and public sectors. Careers available to graduates include psychologist (with further study), human resources or marketing officer/analyst, manager, researcher, data analyst, training and development, health and community program manager, report writer, and research assistant.

Course structure

Program summaryYear One
  • PSYC1030 Introduction to Psychology A
  • PSYC1040 Introduction to Psychology B
  • ABOR1000 Aboriginal People
  • CORE1000 Foundations of Wisdom (Core curriculum)
  • 4 x Electives*
Year Two
  • PSYC2210 Social Psychology
  • PSYC2001 Research Methods for Psychology A
  • PSYC2170 Lifespan Development
  • PSYC2000 Perception and Decision making
  • 1x Core Curriculum elective (2nd or 3rd year)**
  • 3 (or 4) x Electives*
Year Three
  • PSYC3003 Research Methods for Psychology B
  • PSYC3001 Brain, Biopsychology, and Behaviour
  • PSYC3330 Psychopathology
  • PSYC3002 Cognition and Learning
  • 1 x Core Curriculum elective (2nd or 3rd year)
  • 3 (or 4) x Electives*

* Select 11 elective courses in psychology and other disciplines available from the School of Arts and Science and the School of Law and Business where permitted.

** The second Core Curriculum course can be taken in 2nd or 3rd year.

Core Curriculum
  • CORE I: Foundations of Wisdom
  • CORE II: Elective
    • Electives in philosophy and/or theology
    • Professional embedded electives that integrate studies in a profession with philosophy and/or theology
    • An option to undertake a pilgrimage embedded in the study of the philosophy and theology of pilgrimage, e.g., World Youth Day
    • An option to undertake a course that integrates philosophy & theology with community service and charity work
    • An option to undertake an elective in philosophy, theology, and the liberal arts contained within an international experience

Credit for prior study or work

Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing).

How to apply

To apply for this program, prospective students can contact the Prospective Student Office at 1800 878 916 or the International Office at +61 (08) 9433 0873 for WA and +61 (02) 8204 4229 for NSW & VIC. Applications can be submitted online through the university's application portal.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Psychology courses at The University of Notre Dame Australia.
82.9%
Overall satisfaction
82.9%
Skill scale
74.3%
Teaching scale
56.8%
Employed full-time