Psychology - Bsc (hons) in The University of Sydney, Australia

Psychology - Bsc (hons) in The University of Sydney

Overview

What makes people think and feel the way they do? Study our Cambridge-based, British Psychological Society-accredited degree and take the first step towards a career as a chartered psychologist. Learn from academics who are experts in their fields, gain research skills in our excellent specialist labs and facilities, and put theory into practice through course projects and an optional placement year. Continue your professional training after graduating and specialise as a forensic, clinical, health or occupational psychologist.

Careers

Industry links

We work with employers to make sure you graduate with the knowledge, skills and abilities they need. They help us review what we teach and how we teach it – and they offer hands-on, practical opportunities to learn through work-based projects, internships or placements.

Our psychology degree includes an optional placement year between Years 2 and 3. It's a brilliant opportunity to get work experience and boost your employability, and our Placements Team is here to support you.

Future careers

This degree will open up a wide range of careers. You could undertake further training to go on to become a counselling or clinical psychologist, or specialise in areas like health, educational or forensic psychology. You’ll be able to become a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society if you graduate with at least a second-class honours degree.

The skills you’ll learn are highly transferable, so you won’t be limited in your choices. The ability to write well, analyse data and understand social behaviour will prepare you for whichever career path you choose.

Graduation doesn’t need to be the end of your time with us. If you’d like to continue your studies we offer a wide range of full-time and part-time postgraduate courses including Masters in Foundations in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Child Psychology, Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience and Research Methods in Psychology.

Know more about Studying in Australia

Tuition Fees in Australia (1st Year Average)	BE/Btech: AUD 29109 | MBA: AUD 35139 | MS: AUD 36803 | BBA: AUD 28693 | MEng: AUD 39298 | BSc: AUD 34307 | MIM: AUD 39298 | MFin: AUD 35347 | MArch: AUD 37218 | BHM: AUD 28693 | MIS: AUD 35347 | MEM: AUD 43040
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Australia	AUD 1680 Per Month Approx
Entrance Exams in Australia	TOEFL: 77 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 57 | GRE: 300 | GMAT: 600
Work and Study in Australia	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Australia	2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Australia	AUD 620
Student Visa in Australia	The subclasses for the visa were reduced to two from the eight for convenience. The two visa subclasses are Subclass 500 (for students) and Subclass 590 (For Student Guardian).
Intakes in Australia	There are Two Main Intakes in Australia: February and July.
Top Job Sectors in Australia	Health Care and Social Assiastance, Construction, Education, Manufacturing, Public Administration and Safety, Transport & Logistics, etc.
Economy in Australia	1.7% (2019e) 2.3% (2020e), 10th Largest in the World by Nominal