Macquarie’s Bachelor of Science is for those excited by discovery and who question the norm.

Psychological science is rooted in the study of the concepts of psychology – the scientific study of psychology, behaviour, mental processes, communication and human interaction. 

It focuses on the human mind's processes, including thoughts, feelings, memory, motivation, personality, intelligence, perception and desires. 

In the Psychological Science major, you’ll gain a valuable understanding of psychological principles, as well as training in psychology for careers that need a version of human behaviour, such as: 

Mental health agencies, not-for-profits, counselling services, hospitals and research organisations. 

The major offers you the flexibility to study diverse areas in addition to a minimum number of psychology units.

NOTE: This major is not accredited and does not lead to further study in psychology.

Key features

• Enhance your learning within the unique fauna park (Get hands-on experience in the 11-hectare fauna park, where world-class environmental research is conducted by leading academics.)
• Build a custom-made degree to meet your individual needs (Choose from a wide range of psychology electives, including a third-year unit with the option of practical workplace experience.)
• Get practical skills to be the work-ready graduate employers want (Develop communication, evaluation and analysis skills, and undertake workplace experience to enhance employment opportunities.)

• Certified copies of Academic/Official Transcripts
• Certified copies of award certificates or completion certificates from previously completed studies
• Certified copies of Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
• Certified copy of Passport or Visa Documents

To apply for an undergraduate program, international students will need to have completed one or more of the following academic qualifications:

• A recognised senior secondary school qualification or university entrance examination, such as the New South Wales Higher School Certificate (NSW HSC) or other equivalent Australian or overseas high school qualification
• A recognised university Foundation course
• A recognised 2 or 3-year Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree
• At least one year of a university degree from a recognised institution

Assumed knowledge

• None.

Recommended studies:

• HSC Mathematics Advanced or equivalent, at least 2 units of science.

China: 

• Gao Kao - Shanghai (out of 660):                       380 (57.57%)
• Gao Kao - All other provinces (out of 750):         420 (56%)
• Chinese Senior Secondary School (selected schools)  75%
   

India:

• Indian AISSC    65 - 69%
• Indian HSSC     65 - 69%
• Indian ISC        65 - 69%

Iran:

• Iranian Senior Secondary School (from 2019):  Not accepted for Bachelor entry
• Iranian Senior Secondary School (pre-2019): Not accepted for Bachelor entry
   

Foundation and Intensive programs

If you have completed at least a Year 11 equivalent qualification and need additional academic support or further English skills to enter the first year of your undergraduate degree, these programs are for you. 

• Standard Foundation program

The Standard Foundation program is designed for students needing extra academic and English support before they are undergraduate-ready. You need to have completed at least a Year 11 equivalent qualification to apply.

• Intensive program

The Intensive program is designed for students needing extra academic support before they are undergraduate-ready. You need to have completed a Year 12 equivalent qualification to apply.