Combine an accredited psychology degree with your choice of major in a Social Science degree, to broaden your knowledge and develop your competitive edge. You can qualify for entry to the fourth year of Psychology, required for provisional accreditation as a psychologist. This degree You will undertake comprehensive study in processes basic to human psychological functioning, combined with an interdisciplinary foundation in studies that enable you to understand, describe, explain and predict human behaviour in contexts of their everyday lives, communities and environments.

This knowledge and skill set will allow you to contribute to addressing the complex and changing needs of individuals, families and communities in the face of technological, economic, environmental and social change. The skills and knowledge you will acquire from these combined degrees will give you a distinct advantage in your professional objectives after graduation. What you will study In the first year of your degree you will study the foundations of psychology, learn about research methods and statistics, and complete a common set of core subjects from a number of social science disciplines. You will have the opportunity to specialise in one of the Social Science majors listed below and undertake further study in personality, biological psychology and learning, cognition and perception, and developmental and social psychology.

Human Geography Human Services* Occupational Health and Safety* Sociology *Subject to final approval Additional electives and minors from the Social Science, Arts and Science disciplines are also available to complement your studies. Why choose this course The UOW School of Psychology offers excellent facilities and staff, which guarantee quality education and opportunities for first-rate research. The Northfields (Psychology) Clinic located on campus provides training and supervision of graduates in clinical psychology through a psychological service to the community. The Clinic offers a range of assessment, intervention and counselling services for children, adolescents and adults. 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