A popular field of study focusing on human behaviour and wellbeing, CSU's social science psychology degree offers fascinating insights into human nature relevant to every community, career and workplace. Psychology offers interventions and strategies to help solve people's social and behavioural problems and enhance their welfare. Students of psychology also develop high-level skills in communication, research design and analysis, problem-solving and critical thinking. Course highlights CSU's three-year Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) may be used as a pathway to the Bachelor of Psychology, or you can graduate ready to work in one of the many fields where psychological knowledge is highly valued. Personalised, flexible learning Benefit from CSU's small classes, personalised learning and dedicated lecturers who are leaders in the field. Choose the study mode that suits you – study online or on campus at Bathurst, Port Macquarie and Wagga Wagga. Subject to approval, you may receive credit for prior study and graduate sooner. When you study with CSU you may also apply to complete some subjects at an international university. Gain a solid foundation When you study a Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) at CSU you will gain well-developed knowledge in cognition, developmental and social psychology, psychological testing, biopsychology, psychopathology, personality, learning theory and research methodology. Follow your interests A broad choice of electives is available, including units on substance abuse, stress and trauma, justice studies, Indigenous studies, human resource management, philosophy, and the psychology of crime and the legal system. Transfer to further study The Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) may be used as a pathway to the Bachelor of Psychology for students who do not meet the initial entry requirements, as the ATAR (or equivalent) for entry into the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) is lower. Students in the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) who meet certain eligibility criteria at the end of third year will be eligible to transfer to the Bachelor of Psychology or Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) program. Career opportunities Put your Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) to work straight away or complete further study to increase your qualifications. Health services Provide counselling services through social welfare positions in education or correction facilities. Support business Work with large and small companies or consulting firms to provide human resource support or conduct market research to help develop and sell new products. Or use your skills to help shape social policy through research and analysis. Take it further You could also choose to study further towards provisional registration as a psychologist or opt for postgraduate studies in a specialist area that appeals to your interests.