Psychology is a broad and intellectually fascinating scientific discipline focussed on understanding behaviour and experience, particularly in humans. The science of psychology involves a wide range of perspectives and approaches, with psychological research findings having important applications in areas such as health, education, business, and commerce, as well as informing us about how human behaviours and motivations relate to a wide range of societal issues. Taught at the University since the late 1800s, the Psychology undergraduate program is designed to provide students with flexibility and choice, offering a broad range of subjects that provide a thorough and extensive grounding in the discipline. Studies in psychology prepare graduates for a diverse range of careers that are based on understanding human behaviour, including health, education, industry, commerce, welfare and government. Completion of a Psychology major accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) is the first step towards registration as a practicing psychologist, or towards a career as a research psychologist. The APAC accredited sequence consists of a prescribed minimum of 125 credit points of Psychology subjects (i.e.,10 subjects), comprising 100 credit points of core psychology subjects across levels 1-3 (i.e., 8 core subjects), and 25 credit points (i.e., 2 subjects) of level 3 Psychology subjects selected from a range of electives. The APAC accredited psychology major provides a strong grounding in basic psychological concepts and theories in the areas of biological, cognitive, developmental, social, and clinical psychology. Students will also develop skills in research methods and data analysis, and an advanced knowledge in at least one domain of psychology. A non-APAC-accredited 75 point minor sequence is also available within the Bachelor of Arts. Learn about aspects of behaviour such as human motivation and emotion, decision-making processes and social interaction. Areas of study include: cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, sensation and perception, and social psychology. And importantly, develop professional skills to sharpen your readiness for employment If you would like to work as a registered psychologist in Australia you will need to complete the major sequence that is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). This leads to further study, after which you can become an accredited psychologist. To complete an accredited major you must complete 10 subjects, including two as breadth. Your major structure This major can be completed through the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Arts. Psychology is available as both a 125-point APAC-accredited major and as a 75 point (non-accredited) minor sequence of study. Students wishing to undertake further professional training in Psychology must take the prescribed 125 point APAC-accredited Psychology major sequence consisting of eight core Psychology subjects across levels 1-3, and two elective Psychology subjects at level 3. All Psychology undergraduate subjects are worth 12.5 credit points. Students intending to complete the APAC-accredited Psychology major sequence must note that 25 points of level 2/3 subjects are required to be taken within the breadth component of the degree, and should factor this into their course planning