Combine an accredited psychology degree with your choice of major in a Social Science degree, to broaden your knowledge and develop your competitive edge. You can qualify for entry to the fourth year of Psychology, required for provisional accreditation as a psychologist.
This degree
You will undertake comprehensive study in processes basic to human psychological functioning, combined with an interdisciplinary foundation in studies that enable you to understand, describe, explain and predict human behaviour in contexts of their everyday lives, communities and environments. This knowledge and skill set will allow you to contribute to addressing the complex and changing needs of individuals, families and communities in the face of technological, economic, environmental and social change.
The skills and knowledge you will acquire from these combined degrees will give you a distinct advantage in your professional objectives after graduation.
What you will study
In the first year of your degree you will study the foundations of psychology, learn about research methods and statistics, and complete a common set of core subjects from a number of social science disciplines.
You will have the opportunity to specialise in one of the Social Science majors listed below and undertake further study in personality, biological psychology and learning, cognition and perception, and developmental and social psychology.
Human Geography
Human Services*
Occupational Health and Safety*
Sociology
*Subject to final approval
Additional electives and minors from the Social Science, Arts and Science disciplines are also available to complement your studies.
Why choose this course
The UOW School of Psychology offers excellent facilities and staff, which guarantee quality education and opportunities for first-rate research. The Northfields (Psychology) Clinic located on campus provides training and supervision of graduates in clinical psychology through a psychological service to the community. The Clinic offers a range of assessment, intervention and counselling services for children, adolescents and adults.
Career opportunities
Personnel Services
Human Resources
Organisational Behaviour
Government Agencies or Private Enterprise
Industrial Relations
Data Analyst
Life Coach
Brand Manager
Marketing And Advertising
Educational Officer
Developmental Officer
Community or Social Services
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
12 June 2022
More details
Start date
25 July 2022, 27 February 2023, 24 July 2023
University of Wollongong
Northfields Avenue,
UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG,
New South Wales,
2522, WOLLONGONG, Australia
Applicants need to have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in Australia.
In order to succeed in your chosen course, it is assumed you have completed relevant subjects in your senior high school studies or other relevant qualifications. This is particularly important for degrees which have a strong basis in Mathematics or Science.
English Requirements
IELTS Academic Overall Score of 6.5, reading 6.0, writing 6.0, listening 6.0, speaking 6.0; TOEFL (Internet-based) score of 86, reading 18, writing 18, listening 17, speaking 17; PTE Academic overall score of 62 All bands 54
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
The University of Wollongong has an exceptional record of getting graduates job-ready and enjoys an excellent international reputation for teaching.
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