Overview

Use science to understand people. Be inspired to build new knowledge and discover new things using a variety of scientific methods. Cover a broad range of areas such as mental illness, interventions, the biology of the brain, memory, and decision making.

You will also explore the exciting complexities of the human social experience and learn to apply research methodologies of social science to the societies in which we exist.

Career Opportunities after the Bachelor of Psychological Science - Bachelor of Social Science program from University of Newcastle

Careers stemming from this combined program are broad and varied. Common areas of employment for graduates include social research, management and policy work for government and non-government agencies, in addition to work in the private sector.

Some typical roles include:

Counsellor
Community development worker
Juvenile justice officer
Mediator
Social scientist
Practicing psychologist (with further study)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods in Psychology

Psychology

Psychological Practice

Society and Culture

Professional Practice and Key Debates in Social Sciences

Statistics for the Sciences

Psychological Interventions

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-07-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-22 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-26 00:00:00 , International

More details

International students: It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester or trimester start date.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

94

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Credits

320 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Psychology Sociology Social Psychology View 74 other Bachelors in Sociology in Australia

Academic requirements

GPA

Required

Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0

English requirements

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

65

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TOEFL^® IBT

94

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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 code: 106119D

As part of your application you will need to provide scanned coloured original or certified copies of original documents.

Examples of documents that you may need to provide are:

Academic transcript
Completion certificate
Evidence of English proficiency
Passport biometric page
For programs requiring work experience, a curriculum vitae (CV)/resume and/or letters of work experience are recommended.
Course / subject outlines if you wish to apply for credit for previous studies undertaken

Tuition Fee

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International

40295 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 40295 AUD per year during 48 months.

• If you have a Commonwealth Supported Place your study is supported by the Government

• Full-fee domestic students pay vary depending on what you're studying

Living costs for Newcastle

1333 - 2400 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Bachelor of Psychological Science - Bachelor of Social Science.

Available Scholarships

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