Bachelor of Politics and International Relations/ Bachelor of Science in Psychology - SCSC03
Course Code: | SCSC03 |
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Course Version: | 2 |
Location: | UC - Canberra, Bruce |
Faculty: | Faculty of Health |
Discipline(s): | Discipline of Psychology Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society |
UAC Code: | 361497 |
CRICOS Code: | 099015G |
Selection Rank: | 65 |
English Language Requirements: | Academic IELTS of 6.0 or equivalent, with no band score below 6.0 |
Open an insightful and intellectually stimulating world of professional possibilities
If you’re a deep thinker with your finger on the political pulse and interested in pursuing a career of exploration and change, then this is the course for you. UC’s Bachelor of Politics and International Relations/Bachelor of Science in Psychology double degree combines the intriguing world of politics and international affairs with the clinical psychological insights to human behaviour of a psychology degree.
You’ll develop the knowledge and skills to become a globally engaged and strategic thinker while discovering the scientific psychology theories, research methods and clinical grounding that could help you become a clinical psychologist.
Your psychology studies will be accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and give you a solid grounding in topics like cognition, psychopathology and biological behaviour, and the tools to instigate practical solutions to problems within various social and economic contexts – skills that could also come in handy should you choose to pursue a career in politics and international relations.
Combine a Bachelor of Politics and International Relations and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at UC and you will:
- gain knowledge of the principles, concepts and issues that are shaping the world, including the challenges of modern terrorism and contemporary regional politics in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond
- be able to apply an in-depth understanding of the historical and current systems of Australian politics and public policy, provide policy advice and develop new policies
- learn to recognise the relationships between political values, political power and public policy and the impact each of these has within the Australian context
- develop high level theoretical and empirical analysis skills and the ability to interpret world events and issues
- acquire an understanding of the scientific basis of the discipline of psychology and understand the research methods used by psychologists
- gain an ability to apply research methods to design and conduct studies, analyse and interpret results and write research reports using APAC conventions
- understand the application of values, research and professional ethics in psychological research and in other professional contexts.
Career opportunities
The world is your oyster! Diplomat, policy adviser, intelligence analyst, psychologist or even politician… your career options (and the potential to earn a healthy salary and travel) will be endless with UC’s Bachelor of Politics and International Relations/Bachelor of Laws degree. Graduates will have the accredited skills and qualifications required to explore careers in:
- diplomacy
- including strategic analysis, trade relations and foreign affairs
- intelligence, including security analysis
- international business and aid
- the public sector, including policy development
- politics
- the not-for-profit sector
- clinical psychology
- counselling
- private practice
- media, communications, public affairs and public relations
- domestic or international business, including consultancy
- management
- education and research.
Enquiries
- Prospective Domestic Students
- Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226)
- Prospective International Students
- Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342
- Current and Commencing Students
- In person Student Centre Building 1 (take a BGL Faculty course advice ticket) or Email bglstudent@canberra.edu.au
Admission Requirements
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 to New Admissions
Year | Location | Domestic | International |
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2021 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
2022 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
2023 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Information on admission closing dates can be found here.
Course Requirements
Information for Current Students
There are previous versions of this course. As a current student you will complete the requirements for the course that were in place when you commenced. Click on the relevant link below to view the requirements of your version of the course.
- Version2 - Start Date: 01/01/2020 End Date: Current Version
- Version1 - Start Date: 01/01/2019 End Date: 31/12/2019
Awards
Award(s) | Official Abbreviation |
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Bachelor of Science in Psychology | BSc Psych |
Bachelor of Politics and International Relations | B Politics&IntlRel |
Alternate Exit Awards
Bachelor of Politics and International Relations | Bachelor of Science in Psychology | Diploma of Health Studies | Associate Degree of Health Studies |
Typical Study Pattern
Please refer to the tab to view Course Requirements, check unit details and select Restricted Choice Units for the course. Please note not all units are offered in each teaching period.
Unit Delivery Modes
The University offers a wide range of delivery options to help you balance study with other commitments. Units within this degree may be available to be studied in the following delivery modes:
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Flexible: | The unit combines online study with optional on-campus, face to face activities. |
Intensive: | The unit is delivered on-campus and face to face in concentrated time blocks. |
Placement: | The unit involves an internship, practicum or other work place experience program. Some on-campus, face to face activity may also be required. |
On Campus: | The unit is delivered on-campus and face to face, supplemented with online content. Most classes are run on weekdays and during business hours. |
Online: | The unit is studied completely online. On-campus, face to face interaction is not required. |
To find out more about delivery modes that are available for units in this course please visit
Information for Fee Paying Students
Year | Domestic | International |
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2021 | CSP |
$32,300 |
The fees detailed above are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Professional Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science in Psychology is accredited by the Australian Psychological Accreditation Council (APAC) and approved by the Australian Psychological Society (APS).
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Objectives | Graduate Qualities |
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Course Duration
Standard 4 years full-time or equivalent. Maximum 10 years.
Honours
Refer to individual courses.
Related Courses (Double Degrees, Nested Courses and Alternative Exits)
In order for the Diploma of Health Studies to be awarded the student must have: a) completed 24 credit points with at least 12 credit points at Level 1 b) completed a minimum of 12 credit points at UC and c) obtained a minimum of 12 credit points in any of the health disciplines. In order for the Associate Degree in Health Studies to be awarded the student must have: a) completed 48 credit points with at least 12 credit points at Level 1 and 12 credit points at Level 2 b) completed a minimum of 24 credit points at UC and c) obtained a minimum of 24 credit points in any of the health disciplines. For details of individual courses, please see the separate entries for each course on the UC website.
Offerings
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Past Offerings
- 2020->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
Enrolment Numbers
View the number of student enrolments for the previous full year. Please note that course numbers are indicative only and in no way reflect individual class sizes.