Overview

The three-year Social Science (Psychology) programme from Charles Sturt University may be used as a pathway to the Bachelor of Psychology, or you can graduate ready to work in one of the many fields where psychological knowledge is highly valued.

Benefit from Charles Sturt University's smaller classes, personalised learning and dedicated lecturers who are leaders in their field. You can choose to study on campus at Bathurst or Port Macquarie.

Key facts

Alternatively, you can study online, with live and recorded lectures and flexible schedules so you can fit your learning around your other commitments. Subject to approval, you may receive credit for prior study and graduate sooner.

When you study with Charles Sturt University you may also apply to complete some subjects at an international university.

When you study a Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) at Charles Sturt University you'll gain knowledge in cognition, developmental and social psychology, psychological testing, biopsychology, psychopathology, personality, learning theory and research methodology.

Career opportunities

When you graduate, you'll be ready to make your mark in a wide range of careers, including:

Case worker / case manager

Counsellor

First step in becoming a registered psychologist

Human resources manager

Pathway to the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

Social research analyst

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychological Testing

Biopsychology

Developmental and Social Psychology

Psychopathology

Psychology of Personality

Learning and Cognition

Understanding the Social World

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-22 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-16 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-27 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Port Macquarie, Australia

Disciplines

Psychology Sociology View 196 other Bachelors in Psychology in Australia

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Academic requirements

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

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General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 011994F

A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent) with Minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors).

Successful completion of two university level subjects in any discipline area.

A completed Vocational Education and Training (VET) Certificate IV or higher, studied at a TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO), or equivalent.

A completed Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC) or bridging program studied at a TAFE, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or University, or equivalent.

Partial completion of a Vocational Education and Training (VET) Diploma, of at least 50% from a TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO), or equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

31040 AUD / year

≈ 31040 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

13456 AUD / year

≈ 13456 AUD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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