Overview

The Arts (with a key program in Psychology) program from Western Sydney University will ensure you are equipped for a range of career options after graduation. This may include going on to become a practising psychologist. You will also learn how to do the research needed to discover more about human behaviour and answer questions about things we don’t yet understand.The degree offers a 12-unit accredited key program in Psychology. As it is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council, it allows you to go on to apply for postgraduate study in psychology as a first step to becoming a practising psychologist.

The Bachelor of Arts with a key program in Psychology is perfect for those students who want to combine their interest in psychology with studies in other areas. In addition to covering the core areas in psychology, this course develops your communication and personal skills, as well as your creativity, capacity for independent thought, adaptability to new situations and problem-solving skills.

Your career

With an accredited psychology sequence in the Bachelor of Arts, you can pursue many of the same career options made available by the Bachelor of Psychology including roles in:

Counselling

Vocational psychology

Clinical psychology

Forensic psychology

Sports psychology

Human resources manager

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Australia and the World

Contemporary Society

Texts and Traditions

Analytical Reading and Writing

Anthropology

Arabic

Chinese

Creative Writing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-07 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Psychology View 180 other Bachelors in Psychology in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 040992A

All international students must have a good command of written and spoken English.
If English is not your first language or was not the medium of instruction in your secondary or tertiary studies, you are required to demonstrate your proficiency in the English language by achieving a prescribed level in an approved English examination or test before you can receive a full offer of a place.

Tuition Fee

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International

26240 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26240 AUD per year during 36 months.

At Western all Undergraduate Award programs offer Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) to Domestic Students.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Arts (with a key program in Psychology).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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