Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Psychology (ARSC01.4)

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Selection rank Delivery mode Location Duration
60 On campus
 Bruce, Canberra
 4.0 years
Faculty Discipline(s) Available teaching periods UAC code
Faculty of Health

School of Arts & Communication

Psychology

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Fees English language requirements AQF level
View requirements 7
Selection rank Delivery mode Location Duration
60 On campus
 Bruce, Canberra
 4.0 years
Faculty Discipline(s) Available teaching periods CRICOS code
Faculty of Health

School of Arts & Communication

Psychology

 View teaching periods 098995G
Fees Academic entry requirements English language requirements AQF level
View academic entry requirements View requirements 7

Fuse creative arts and psychology to explore new horizons

Combine the creativity of a versatile and professionally-oriented arts degree with the psychological insights of a psychology degree and use that knowledge to explore new career possibilities.

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Psychology double degree will help you develop the necessary knowledge and skills to become an innovative and globally engaged creative thinker – with a clear and critical understanding of scientific psychology theories and research methods – while also establishing a solid foundation for those considering becoming a professional psychologist.

If you’re a creative thinker committed to pursuing a career as an engaging, thought provoking catalyst for change, then make sure you register for this course today.

Combine a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Psychology at UC and you will:

  • explore creative ideas and ideologies designed to stimulate discussion and influence change
  • increase your knowledge of the scientific basis and core topics in the discipline of psychology, including in the areas of psychopathology, cognition and perception
  • increase your knowledge of the research methods used by psychologists and learn how to apply these methods to the design and conduct of studies and analyse and interpret results and write reports
  • enhance your ability to apply your knowledge in a critical way to problems related to behaviour and mental processes, and learn to distinguish scientific evidence
  • increase your understanding and application of values, research and professional ethics in psychological research and other professional contexts.

Career opportunities

A UC Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree opens many doors in a range of sectors in both the public and private health care systems, including:
  • clinical psychology
  • policy and research
  • youth work
  • consumer research
  • advertising and marketing
  • human resources
  • industrial relations
  • program co-ordination and welfare

Professional accreditation

The Bachelor of Science in Psychology is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (https://apac.au/ )

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification

We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry

Additional admission requirements

For Work Integrated Learning (WIL) in Psychology, students may require a Working with Vulnerable People card.

Assumed knowledge

None.

Periods course is open for new admissions

Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Domestic International
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 10 August 2026
2027 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 15 February 2027
2027 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 09 August 2027

Credit arrangements

There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Psychology (ARSC01) | 96 credit points

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Professional Orientation (Arts) (10333) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Big Stories: Culture, Memory and Power (11108) | 3 credit points — Level 1
It Must Be True: Knowledge, Culture and Creativity (11109) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Reading Culture, Curating Culture (11110) | 3 credit points — Level 1
The Grand Experiment (11111) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Professional Evidence (Arts) (11112) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Global Brand Communication (11102) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Word and Image (11119) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Global Environmental Futures (11150) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Global Activism and Social Change (11151) | 3 credit points — Level 3
The Kids are All Right: Literature for 0-18 (11154) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Impact and Enterprise G (11155) | 3 credit points — Level G
Heritage Materials and Their Environments G (11160) | 3 credit points — Level G
The Cultural Significance of Patina G (11161) | 3 credit points — Level G
Heritage Materials - Structure and Integrity G (11162) | 3 credit points — Level G
Heritage Materials - Aesthetics and Stability G (11163) | 3 credit points — Level G
Professional Practice Internship (11575) | 6 credit points — Level 3
Communicating Politics G (11627) | 3 credit points — Level G
Communication Trends and Innovation G (11630) | 3 credit points — Level G
Industry and Identity: Challenges and Triumphs G (11638) | 3 credit points — Level G
Professional Practice (Internships B) (11832) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Emerging Production Technologies (11839) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Digital Production Project (11840) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Indigeneity and the Creative Sector G (11863) | 3 credit points — Level G
Visual Communication for Creative Businesses G (11869) | 3 credit points — Level G
UX Design G (11870) | 3 credit points — Level G
Sports Media and Society (11934) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Deep Dives (12028) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Public Opinion (12030) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Integrated Digital Marketing and Communication G (12033) | 3 credit points — Level G
Reputation: Issues and Crisis Communication (12081) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Social Media Campaigns (12082) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Professional Practice (Internships A) (12144) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Professional Practice (Internships B) (11832) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Professional Practice (Advanced Industry Studios) (11834) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Professional Practice (Internships A) (12144) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Professional Practice (Industry Studios) (11831) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Industry and Community Engagement (Health) (10120) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Foundations of Psychology (10444) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Psychology Across the Life-Span (10445) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Professional Evidence (Psychology) (10446) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences (11398) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Understanding People and Behaviour (11399) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Professional Practice (Health) 1 (11401) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Professional Orientation (Psychology) (11474) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Experimental Psychology (7118) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Physiological Psychology (7120) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Personality and Individual Differences (7122) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Motivation and Emotion (7124) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Social Psychology (7125) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Survey Research and Design in Psychology (7126) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Psychopathology (7128) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Learning and Cognition (10447) | 3 credit points — Level 2

- Students in this course do not need to complete unit 10333 Professional Orientation (Arts) and will take an Open Elective unit instead.

Film Studio, Production Project (11137) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Short Film Production (11139) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Reading Movies - A Practitioner's Guide (11140) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Australian National Cinema (11141) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Creative Collaboration and Specialisation in Film Project (11142) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Documentary Production (11143) | 3 credit points — Level 1
The Creative Producer (11144) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Films Tools and a Meta-Narrative Vocabulary (11138) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Film Tools (12226) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Note:
  • From 2026, unit 12226 Film Tools has replaced unit 11138 Films Tools and a Meta-Narrative Vocabulary.
Cultures and Diversity (11129) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Global Ethical Challenges (11145) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Global Perspectives on Gender, Sex and Sexuality (11146) | 3 credit points — Level 2
How the World Really Works: Busting the Myths of Globalisation (11147) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Studies in World Philosophies (11148) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Listening to Global Voices: World Literature and Cinema (11149) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Global Environmental Futures (11150) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Global Activism and Social Change (11151) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Introduction to Creative Writing (11113) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Writing, Rewriting (11114) | 3 credit points — Level 1
From Hungry Caterpillars to Hunger Games: Writing for Young People (11115) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Screenwriting (11116) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Poetry and the Imagination (11117) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Writing Self, Writing Place (11118) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Word and Image (11119) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Major Project Studio (11120) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Heritage Conservation (11015) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Understanding Cultural and Heritage Values (11121) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Indigenous Cultures and Digital Contexts (11122) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Exploring Digital Culture and Heritage (11124) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Indigenous Ways of Knowing (11126) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Connections to Country (11128) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Cultures and Diversity (11129) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Decolonising the Museum (11123) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Culture: Voicing the Living Archive (11861) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Note:
  • From 2023 unit 11123 Decolonising the Museum has been replaced with 11861 Culture: Voicing the Living Archive.
Design for Digital Contexts (11064) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Character Design and Animation (11133) | 3 credit points — Level 2
3D Media Art Production (11838) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Emerging Production Technologies (11839) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Digital Production Project (11840) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Digital Media Art 1: Narrative Production (11837) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Visual Narrative Production (12234) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Note:
  • From 2026, unit 12234 Visual Narrative Production has replaced unit 11837 Digital Media Art 1: Narrative Production.
Sound Design (11134) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Sound Design (12219) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Note:
  • From 2026, unit 12219 Sound Design has replaced unit 11134 Sound Design.
Digital Media Art 2: Image Production (11836) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Image and Animation Production (12227) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Note:
  • From 2026, unit 12227 Image and Animation Production has replaced unit 11836 Digital Media Art 2: Image Production.
First Draft (12024) | 3 credit points — Level 1
On Assignment (12025) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Streaming and Social (12026) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Deep Dives (12028) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Radio and TV (12029) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Public Opinion (12030) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Editorial Leadership (12031) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Podcasting (12229) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Note:
  • Unit 12024 First Draft is no longer offered from Semester 1, 2026.
Reporting Diversity (12027) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Representation and Diversity (12220) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Note:
  • Unit 12027 Reporting Diversity is no longer offered from Semester 1, 2026.
Game On: Sports Media Foundations (11932) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Sports Broadcasting (11933) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Streaming and Social (12026) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Deep Dives (12028) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Radio and TV (12029) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Podcasting (12229) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Note:
  • Unit 11933 Sports Broadcasting is no longer offered from Semester 1, 2026.
Editorial Leadership (12031) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Reputation: Issues and Crisis Communication (12081) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Sideline Eye: Sports Reporting (11093) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Sideline Eye: Sports Reporting (12224) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Note:
  • From Semester 1, 2026, unit 12224 Sideline Eye: Sports Reporting has replaced unit 11093 Sideline Eye: Sports Reporting.
Sports Media and Society (11934) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Play-by-Play: Sports Media Values (12225) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Note:
  • From Semester 1, 2026, unit 12225 Play-by-Play: Sports Media Values has replaced unit 11934 Sports Media and Society.
Emerging Production Technologies (11839) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Digital Production Project (11840) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Game Studies (12126) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Concept Art Fundamentals (12127) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Advanced Real-Time Production (11650) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Advanced Game Development (12169) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Note:
  • From Semester 1 2025, unit 12169 Advanced Game Development has replaced 11650 Advanced Real-Time Production.
Introduction to Games Production (11683) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Indie Game Development (12170) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Note:
  • From Semester 1 2025, unit 12170 Indie Game Development has replaced 11683 Introduction to Games Production.
Virtual Environments (11687) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Extended Realities (12171) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Note:
  • From Semester 1 2025, unit 12171 Extended Realities has replaced 11687 Virtual Environments.
Introduction to Game Design (11689) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Tabletop Game Design (12172) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Note:
  • From Semester 1 2025, unit 12172 Tabletop Game Design has replaced 11689 Introduction to Game Design.
Introduction to Creative Writing (11113) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Writing, Rewriting (11114) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Listening to Global Voices: World Literature and Cinema (11149) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Literary Studies: The Novel (11152) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Literary Studies: From Romanticism to the Present (11153) | 3 credit points — Level 2
The Kids are All Right: Literature for 0-18 (11154) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Writing Self, Writing Place (11118) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Word and Image (11119) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Australian National Cinema (11141) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Design for Digital Contexts (11064) | 3 credit points — Level 2
The Creative Producer (11144) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Digital Production Project (11840) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Streaming and Social (12026) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Sound Design (12219) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Film Tools (12226) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Image and Animation Production (12227) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Podcasting (12229) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Stakeholder Engagement (11101) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Public Opinion (12030) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Reputation: Issues and Crisis Communication (12081) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Social Media Campaigns (12082) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Organisational Storytelling: Producing Earned and Owned Media (12083) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Representation and Diversity (12220) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Communication Strategy and Campaign Planning (12221) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Communicating with Intent: Strategic Communication Foundations (12223) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Editorial Leadership (12031) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Reputation: Issues and Crisis Communication (12081) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Visual Communication Theory and Principles (11062) | 3 credit points — Level 1
The Craft of Creative Communication (11100) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Streaming and Social (12026) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Social Media Campaigns (12082) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Organisational Storytelling: Producing Earned and Owned Media (12083) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Communicating with Intent: Strategic Communication Foundations (12223) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Podcasting (12229) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Foundations of Marketing Communication (11096) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Managing Brands (11097) | 3 credit points — Level 1
The Craft of Creative Communication (11100) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Stakeholder Engagement (11101) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Global Brand Communication (11102) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Social Media Campaigns (12082) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Communication Strategy and Campaign Planning (12221) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Channel Planning and Selection (12222) | 3 credit points — Level 2

- 1. The award name for the Arts part of this course is determined by choice of major. E.g. Completion of the Specialist Major in Global Studies leads to the award 'Bachelor of Arts (Global Studies)'.

Professional Orientation (Arts) (10333) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Big Stories: Culture, Memory and Power (11108) | 3 credit points — Level 1
It Must Be True: Knowledge, Culture and Creativity (11109) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Reading Culture, Curating Culture (11110) | 3 credit points — Level 1
The Grand Experiment (11111) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Professional Evidence (Arts) (11112) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Professional Practice 1: Work Integrated Learning (11017) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Professional Practice 2: Work Integrated Learning (11018) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Professional Practice Internship (11575) | 6 credit points — Level 3
Professional Practice (Internships A) (11829) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Professional Practice (Specialist Skills) (11830) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Professional Practice (Internships B) (11832) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Professional Practice (Industry and Creative Projects) (11833) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Professional Practice (Internships A) (12144) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Note:
  • 1. From 2022 units 11017 and 11018 are no longer available.
  • 2. From 2025, unit 12144 Professional Practice (Internships A) replaces unit 11829 Professional Practice (Internships A)
Visual Representation Techniques (11041) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Foundations of Marketing Communication (11096) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Managing Brands (11097) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Media Analysis and Planning (11098) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Marketing Communication Strategy (11099) | 3 credit points — Level 2
The Craft of Creative Communication (11100) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Stakeholder Engagement (11101) | 3 credit points — Level 2
Global Brand Communication (11102) | 3 credit points — Level 3

- CM0001: This major has been revised from 2026. Students who commenced before 2026 should seek course advice.

- SM0008: This major has been revised from 2026. Students who commenced before 2026 should seek course advice.

In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course

UC - Canberra, Bruce

Personalised Plan

Commencing Students

Students are advised to contact their faculties to obtain a personalised study plan incorporating their chosen specialisation.

Course duration

Standard 4 years full time or part-time equivalent. Maximum 10 years from date of enrolment to date of course completion.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes Related graduate attributes
Refer to individual courses.

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Majors

Awards

Award Official abbreviation
Bachelor of Arts BA
Bachelor of Science in Psychology BSc Psych
Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) BA (CreativeWrtg)
Bachelor of Arts (Culture and Heritage) BA (Cult&Herit)
Bachelor of Arts (Digital Media) BA (DigitalMedia)
Bachelor of Arts (Global Studies) BA (GlobalSt)

Honours

Refer to individual courses.

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Enquiries

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Prospective International Students Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342
Prospective Domestic Students Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226)
Current and Commencing Students Please contact the Faculty of Health faculty office, email student.centre@canberra.edu.au

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