Psychology

Specific units of study examine a range of psychological phenomena - including learning, emotion, perception, memory, language, consciousness, and brain function. Other topics include sustainability psychology, sports psychology, and the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness.

Throughout all our programs, we emphasise the importance of research skills, data analysis, and the writing of scientific reports. The Bachelor of Psychological Science degree provides a thorough grounding in psychology and is immediately recognisable in the workplace.

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The Bachelor of Arts (BA) gives you the flexibility to tailor a unique degree to suit your individual interests and strengths. The BA is for students looking to enhance their career prospects and personal interests by acquiring a range of analytical and communication skills. The Bachelor of Arts course provides the skills of independent thinking and cultural awareness that underline the creation of an equitable, humane and innovative society.

At UNE you will combine an initial broad range of study by choosing units from four or more subject areas, before specialising in those areas that you find of interest.

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With the world constantly changing and evolving, Science has never been more important and relevant. Whether it is developing new technologies that save lives, save time, or simply make our lives more pleasurable, a Bachelor of Science degree (BSc) will put you in the drivers’ seat.

Studying science will not only give you a whole new understanding of the world, it will expose you to a range of new ways of thinking.

Unlike some degrees that have a rigidly constructed pathway of compulsory units and subjects, the flexibility of our BSC allows you to be adventurous and map out a course of study in which you can immerse yourself with enthusiasm. This allows you to develop both your general and specific interests into firm goals. For this reason our BSC is an ideal stepping stone to a wide range of careers, both within and outside science. A science degree leaves your options open regarding career choice.

The Australian Research Council’s Excellence in Research Australia 2010 report rated several areas of UNE’s science research as being ‘world class’ or ‘above world class’. So when you study science at UNE you will be taught by world leaders in their fields.

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The Bachelor of Social Science at UNE will give you a strong foundation in Psychology, Sociology, and in skills directly related to research and the workplace. It enables further specialisation in a wide range of social science areas across UNE.

On graduation you will have acquired the skills to be able to research human behaviour from both individual and group perspectives, as well as choose the most appropriate approach researching and writing reports for work.

A Social Science degree completed at honours level in Psychology is an accredited degree recognised by the NSW Psychologists Registration Board.

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