Bachelor of Psychological and Social Sciences

This degree is a foundation for psychology and behavioural studies. It will give you a thorough scientific understanding of psychology, and the specialist theoretical and research skills you will need to move into further studies. It displaces assumptions, misconceptions or popular opinions and installs evidence-based knowledge. What drives us? What stifles us? Psychology aims to make sense of who we really are. This program will also introduce you to social science study areas of sociology, geography, and Indigenous studies to complement your learning about human behaviour. Hear what our students say about why they chose to study Psychology at Western. Note: Students wishing to undertake further postgraduate study to become an accredited psychologist will need to apply for the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) upon completing this program. The Bachelor of Psychological and Social Sciences is a core accredited sequence in Psychology. Psychology applies scientific techniques and methods to understand and explain human behaviours and experiences. With this knowledge you will learn to address practical challenges and real-world issues in areas such as health, education, work and relationships. The Psychology program covers behaviour and personality; psychological health; wellbeing; disorders and intervention; learning and memory; language and perception; motivation and emotion; neuroscience; lifespan developmental psychology; and social psychology as well as research methods and statistics. You will gain valuable knowledge and transferable skills which will lead to a choice of careers and study options. In addition to key studies in psychology, you will also undertake a set number of subjects in social sciences to develop complementary knowledge and skills including studies in sociology, geography and urban studies, criminology and human welfare.