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Discover what makes us all tick in our Psychology degree course

Play a pivotal role in helping maintain the health and well-being of people, organisations or communities in a society that seems to be creating new pressures by the day.

Immerse yourself in the study of human behaviour and experience

We will expose you to all aspects of the discipline of psychology including the study of abnormal, developmental, social, cognitive, learning and perceptual processes in this practically balanced course. You will explore aspects of psychology such as thinking and remembering, neurological processing, personality, health and illness, group interaction and development across the life-span.

You will also learn how to conduct basic quantitative and qualitative research and develop your reporting and analytical skills.

Forge your career in the direction you want to go

We're the only university in WA to offer a guaranteed 4 year program. You can choose to exit after 3 years with a BA(Psych) or continue studying for one more year with industry placement to achieve a recognised Bachelor of Psychology.

Adding a specialisation to your Psychology degree could improve your employment prospects. Talk to us about adding minors such as Developmental Psychology, Health Psychology, Organisational Psychology and Social Psychology.

Murdoch's Bachelor of Psychology students are also guaranteed access to a fourth year of study, which includes a practical placement to help cement your knowledge and skills.

You will enrol in the 4 year Bachelor of Psychology program but can choose to exit after 3 years with the BA(Psych).

This degree is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), and recognised by the Australian Psychological Society (APS).