combined bachelor's
Psychology and Science
Pursue your passions and maximise your career opportunities with our combined bachelor's degree in Psychology and Science. You'll graduate with two degrees in just four years, a Bachelor of Psychology where you will take a defined study plan and a Bachelor of Science where you'll choose a major from a wide range of options.
Quick details
- Course code
- CB043
- CRICOS code
- 116861B
- TISC code
- UB043
- Intake
- February and July
- Duration
- 4 years full time or part-time equivalent
- Location
- Perth campus
- Minimum ATAR or equivalent
- 85
- Prerequisites
- English Language Competence and any prerequisites indicated against your chosen individual majors.
- Accreditation
- The Bachelor of Psychology (BP030), the Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Arts (CB011), the Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Commerce (CB013), the Bachelor of Psychological Studies (BP503), and the Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Science (CB043) is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
Related study areas
Why study this course?
In a competitive employment market, you will maximise your career options by developing specialist knowledge of human behaviour along with transferable communication and critical thinking skills that employers are looking for. You'll graduate with two qualifications in four years. If you decide either degree isn't right for you, you can exit one and complete the other.
What will I learn?
Psychology is a fascinating and diverse area of study that explores the human experience and touches upon many aspects of daily life. It seeks to answer questions about how and why we behave the way we do. The Bachelor of Psychology will help you develop a scientific understanding of human thoughts and behaviours, the processes underlying these and the relationship of these processes to the brain.
Studying UWA's Bachelor of Science lets you cultivate your passions while developing transferable skills that are essential in every industry and can never be automated - they'll set you apart from the competition and prepare you for a future-proof career.
Course structure
You can combine one of the following extended majors from the Bachelor of Psychology:
With a wide range of undergraduate majors from the Bachelor of Science.
You can also include minors and elective units in your degree. Learn more about what makes up your degree with Our Courses Explained.
Combined bachelor's degree with foundational units
| 1ST YEAR | SEM 1 | Exd major | Exd major | Found. | Major 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEM 2 | Exd major | Exd major | Found. | Major 2 | |
| 2ND YEAR | SEM 1 | Exd major | Exd major | Found. | Major 2 |
| SEM 2 | Exd major | Exd major | Found. | Major 2 | |
| 3RD YEAR | SEM 1 | Exd major | Exd major | Elective | Major 2 |
| SEM 2 | Exd major | Exd major | Elective | Major 2 | |
| 4th YEAR | SEM 1 | Exd major | Exd major | Exd major | Major 2 |
| SEM 2 | Exd major | Exd major | Exd major | Major 2 |
Key
Extended major
Second major
Foundational
Elective
Career opportunities
Students graduating with a Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Science are well placed for the job market. Their comprehensive critical analysis and evaluation skills in psychology as well as their strong background in communication and research skills will open pathways to a large variety of industries such as community services, employment and training, government departments and agencies. Graduates may work as:
- Psychologist*
- Neuroscientist
- Statistician
* Postgraduate study and/or further training is required to register as a psychologist in Australia.
Fees and scholarships
Domestic student fees
For Commonwealth-supported places, student contribution amounts are charged by unit, based on area of study. For a fee estimate, go to the Fee Calculator and select “I want to price my units”.
Fees are subject to annual indexation. Refer to the handbook to identify the units required. More information on how fees are calculated.
International Students fees
Onshore international students are charged an annual course fee, charged per credit point at a rate dependent on the course in which the student is enrolled. Annual course fees are calculated based on an annual study load. Check the handbook to confirm the annual study load for your course.
Find out more about international student tuition fees and visit the fee calculator for the relevant course fees.
Fees are subject to annual indexation.
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.
Admission requirements
To be considered for this course you need to:
- achieve a minimum ATAR of 85 or equivalent
- demonstrate English language competence
- satisfying any prerequisites for your preferred majors (refer to individual major descriptions for prerequisite details)
We offer a number of other pathways for you to gain entry into our undergraduate degrees if you do not meet the standard admission requirements. Find out the admissions pathways for School Leavers and Non-School Leavers.