Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behaviour. Psychologists help us to understand who we are and how we think, feel, act and change. By understanding these aspects of human behaviour, psychologists are able to promote wellbeing and understand other psychological problems affecting people. Psychologists' clients include children, adults, couples, families and organisations. This degree The Bachelor of Psychological Science is a three-year undergraduate degree. You can make a choice to deepen your studies in psychology with the objective of becoming a registered psychologist or you can take complementary studies from UOW's wide variety of disciplines to develop other career pathways where knowledge of psychology is advantageous. Students with an excellent academic record and an extended major in psychology can apply for entry to the additional one-year Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) degree, a prerequisite to professional registration. If you combine your studies with a second major, or minor options from Social Science, Arts, Commerce or Science, you can prepare for a wide variety of careers involving human resources, marketing, social research and many more. What you will study During this degree you will study the foundations of psychology and learn about research methods and statistics. You will also undertake study in the following areas: personality biological psychology and learning cognitions and perception development and social psychology, and psychology of abnormality Course Learning Outcomes Students graduating from the Bachelor of Psychological Science will be able to: Demonstrate a broad and coherent knowledge of core topics in the discipline of psychology, their applications, and ethical behaviour in research and professional contexts. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of research methods, including an evaluation of the characteristics of the science of psychology/scientific method. Demonstrate an ability to apply research methods to address psychological questions related to behaviour and mental processes. Write standard research reports and orally present information in various formats. Exhibit a capacity for independent learning to sustain personal and professional development in the changing world of the science and practice of psychology. Apply critical thinking skills and knowledge of scientific method to evaluate claims regarding psychological phenomena. Use information in an ethical manner and apply knowledge of ethical and legislative requirements to determine appropriate ethical conduct in a range of contexts. Career opportunities Personnel Services Human Resources Organisational Behaviour Government Agencies or Private Enterprise Industrial Relations Data Analyst Life Coach Brand Manager Marketing And Advertising Educational Officer Developmental Officer Community or Social Services.