Undergraduate

Psychological and Behavioural Sciences

Psychology is a fascinating and diverse area of study that seeks to answer questions about how and why people behave the way they do.
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8.30am - 5pm AWST, Monday - Friday

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Fees and scholarships

Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this course. For fee type definitions and further assistance, see the Fee Calculator Help page. You can also search our database for scholarships that are relevant to you or this course

Domestic Student Fees

Indicative annual course fee
2025
Commonwealth Supported Place $10,248.76

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Fees for psychology

From 2021, the following accredited programs are eligible for the Australian Government Professional Pathway funding rates (HECS band 2).

  • Bachelor of Psychology
  • Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Commerce

While the Psychological and Behavioural Sciences major is also an accredited psychology course, different funding rates and fees apply (HECS band 4).

Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

International Student Fees

Indicative first year fee
2024
$38,100.00
2025
$40,200.00

Find out more about tuition fees or visit the fee calculator for the estimated total course fee.

Note, tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to increase up to 7.5 per cent per annum.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

Admission requirements

The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you’re interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.

Minimum entry requirements

Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

Minimum entry requirements

Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).

Admission requirements

For applicants with recent secondary education, information on admission criteria is available on our entry requirements page or on the UWA Handbook for course specific requirements and prerequisites.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

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Course details

This major provides a core understanding of the scientific discipline of psychology. You will develop an understanding of the cognitive and neural processes underlying behaviour; research methods in psychology; the measurement of psychological behaviour and abilities; the development of knowledge and abilities across the lifespan; and the processes that govern the relationships between people and groups in a multicultural society.

About the course

The Psychological and Behavioural Sciences single major will develop your scientific understanding of human thoughts and behaviours, the psychological processes underlying these and the relationship of these processes to brain function.
Psychological and Behavioural Sciences

Quick details

Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
  • Albany (Regional campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Level of study
  • Undergraduate
Course Code
  • MJD-PSYCH
Full time/part time duration
  • 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Psychological and Behavioural Sciences
Status
  • Available
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
  • Albany (Regional campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1, Semester 2
Level of study
  • Undergraduate
Course Code
  • MJD-PSYCH
Full time/part time duration
  • 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Honours Available
  • Yes
Degrees course is available in
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Science
  • Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours)

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The Bachelor of Arts (BP001) when incorporating the Psychological and Behavioural Sciences major (MJD-PSYCH/MJS-PSYCH), the Bachelor of Science (BP004) when incorporating the Psychological and Behavioural Sciences major (MJD-PSYCH/MJS-PSYCH), the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) (BH005) when incorporating the Psychological and Behavioural Sciences major (MJD-PSYCH/MJS-PSYCH), the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (BP006) when incorporating the Psychological and Behavioural Sciences major (MJS-PSYCH), the Bachelor of Business (BP009) when incorporating the Psychological and Behavioural Sciences major (MJS-PSYCH), the Bachelor of Commerce (BP002) when incorporating the Psychological and Behavioural Sciences major (MJS-PSYCH), the Bachelor of Environmental Design (BP011) when incorporating the Psychological and Behavioural Sciences major (MJS-PSYCH), and the Bachelor of Science and the Master of Teaching - Secondary (CM023) when incorporating the Psychological and Behavioural Sciences major (MJS-PSYCH), are accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).

Becoming a psychologist

Begin your pathway to becoming a psychologist by selecting the Psychology extended major, available in the Bachelor of Psychology, OR the Psychological and Behavioural Sciences single major in the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts. To continue your pathway to registration as a provisional psychologist, follow this with a fourth year of study with Honours in Psychology. You can then undertake further postgraduate study in your chosen area of psychology to complete the studies required as part of registration.

Your degree options

This major is offered as a degree-specific, or first, major for these degrees. It is also offered as a second major in our other bachelor's degrees.