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If you're a deep thinker with your finger on the political pulse and interested in pursuing...
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: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:
Get the inside scoop on Politics at UC, at an upcoming course information webinar. Connect with faculty staff, chat with a current student and learn how the program can pave the way to a range of rewarding and exciting careers.
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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
For Work Integrated Learning (WIL) in Psychology, students may require a Working with Vulnerable People card.
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Periods course is open for new admissionsYear | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Domestic | International |
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2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | ||
2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | ||
2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | ||
2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | ||
2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 02 February 2026 | ||
2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 27 July 2026 |
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.