Psychology Western Sydney University

Overview

The Psychology program at Western Sydney University combines a broadly based, interdisciplinary social sciences three-year program with an undergraduate accredited sequence in Psychology.

You will gain a deep understanding of the complex and culturally diverse world we live in and emerge with a thorough understanding of how Psychology uses scientific techniques and methods to understand human cognition, affect and behaviour.

When you graduate, you will have the interdisciplinary and specialist skills and knowledge required for a range of careers available in areas of sociology, mental health, peace and development and counselling in both government and private sectors as well as the academic requirements to proceed to advanced study.

Your career

With a Bachelor of Social Sciences (Psychology), you can:

• Become a caseworker / manager and make a difference in the areas of child protection, drug and alcohol services or community health 

• Take on an exciting research role

• Champion the vulnerable through social advocacy and activism

• Get involved in Human Services and help improve aged care, communities, education providers, and transport services

• Or continue on to postgraduate study and become a qualified psychologist