Bachelor
The Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Applied Psychology at the University of Notre Dame Australia provides a comprehensive introduction to human behaviour science, covering topics like cognition, psychology, and counselling. It is designed for those aiming to apply psychological knowledge in workplace settings without pursuing clinical psychology.
School of Arts & Sciences
Are you interested in the science of human behaviour? The University of Notre Dame Australia's Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Applied Psychology offers a broad introduction covering topics such as cognition, belief and work, psychology, counselling and psychological intervention. General knowledge of psychology is valuable in many endeavours. It can give you an edge in professions such as teaching, law, business, human resource management, human and community services and administration. Contact us today to start your learning journey.
Why study this program?The science of human behaviour is a fascinating and constantly evolving field of study with applications in many professional settings. Indeed, the demand for expertise in psychology continues to increase as the interaction between human beings becomes more complex, driven by sophisticated technology such as social media.
Our Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Applied Psychology has been designed for you if you wish to utilise your learnings in a workplace setting but do not wish to become a clinical psychologist.
Only a minority of those who study psychology work as psychologists, with most graduates working in areas as diverse as teaching, business and administration. This degree forms an important foundation for future employment and personal development.
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.
*Selection Ranks include ATAR plus Adjustment Factors.
*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 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:
*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).
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts graduates will be able to:
Graduates of this program can pursue careers in various fields, including teaching and business administration. Options include community development, government departments, non-government, personnel & human resources.
Compulsory courses
Electives: Four to be chosen from the following:
Core Curriculum
Plus 13 electives which may form another Major or Minor program (undertaken during Years One, Two and/or Three).
Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.
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).
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.