Course overview
Discover how the human mind thinks and why we behave as we do.
In this course, you will learn about perception, cognition, emotion, personality, behaviour and interpersonal relationships; and how psychologists examine, explain and predict what people do as individuals and in groups.
This can be a physically and mentally challenging course. Please familiarise yourself with the inherent requirements before applying.
Career outcomes
Human resource professional roles are expected to grow by more than 14% by 2035.¹ A further two years of training is required to work as a registered or endorsed psychologist, with full general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
Careers
- Human resources consultant
- Market research analyst
- Social and community services consultant
Industries
- Healthcare
- Education
- Government
- Community and non-profit
- Sport and recreation
¹ Source: Jobs and Skills Australia – Employment Projections
Professional accreditation and recognition
This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. Graduates can apply for associate membership of the Australian Psychological Society.
For full general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia, you must complete a further two years of training, by completing either:
- an accredited one-year master program and a one-year internship as a provisionally registered psychologist, followed by the National Psychology Exam; or
- an accredited two-year master program.
Why study at Curtin?
Five Stars Plus
Curtin is the only university in Western Australia to achieve a QS Five Stars Plus rating – the highest possible for a tertiary institution. (QS Stars)
Broad career options
Expand your career prospects by studying psychology as a double degree withÌýLaw, Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations, ´Ç°ùÌýMarketing.
#1 for undergraduate employment
Of WA’s public universities, our undergraduate psychology alumni rank first for full-time employment outcomes. (Good Universities Guide 2026)
Hear from our students
"I chose to study Psychology as I have an interest in helping promote the wellbeing of marginalised populations. At Curtin I had the option to study a double degree in Psychology and Commerce. This helped me develop a more comprehensive understanding on the facilitators and barriers for people accessing psychological services."
Aysa Bahar Arjmand
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
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Course structure
Year 1
In your first year, you’ll study interprofessional health units with students from other disciplines.
Year 2
Throughout your second year you'll further your knowledge in learning, motivation, perception, child development and social psychology.
Year 3
In your third year, you’ll prepare a research proposal and develop advanced knowledge in abnormal psychology, adult development, community psychology, cognition, cross-cultural psychology, Indigenous psychology and individual differences.
Year 4
Your fourth year includes a full-year research project and you’ll develop skills in program evaluation, psychological assessment and counselling.¹
¹Due to accreditation requirements, a minimum credit average in second- and third-year core psychology units is required to continue into fourth year. Students who don’t achieve a credit average can graduate at the end of third year with the intermediate award, Bachelor of Science (Psychology).
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information and course structure, visit our .
Entry requirements
To apply for entry into this course, you must have met:
- the course ATAR (Australian Tertiary Academic Rank) or equivalent recognised overseas qualification
- any course-specific requirements
- the English language requirement.
I am an domestic student
See entry requirement details for domestic students.
Course-specific requirements
You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course.
Academic equivalences
You’ll need to demonstrate ATAR equivalence using a recognised qualification. The table below shows common qualifications recognised by Curtin and their indicative equivalent cut-off scores for this course.
Admission cut-off scores by qualification
Australian qualification
Score
ATAR
70
Equivalent qualification
GCE A Level / STPM (best of 3)
5
HKDSE
15
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
24
Canadian Provincial High School Diploma %
60
WAUFP (CPS)
54
India (CBSE and ISC) %
60%
India (HSC) %
65%
Sri Lanka GCE A level
5
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Get credit towards your degree
You may be able to receive credit for recognised learning (CRL) from past study or professional experience, which could reduce the time it takes to finish your course.
Check the for course-specific details about credits.
Additional information
Notes about this course
Make sure you check the course notes for any other important information.
Fees
2026 International indicative fees
Indicative year 1 fee
$41,504*
Total indicative course fee
$166,016*
2027 International indicative fees
Indicative year 1 fee
$43,578*
Total indicative course fee
$174,312*
Important information about fees
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Fees are indicative only.
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*First-year fees are based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credits. Your fees will vary depending on the units you choose.
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Tuition fees may increase by up to 8 percent each year and are subject to legislative changes.Ìý
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This indicative fee does not include other fees like administrative and incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks. Visit fees and charges for more information.
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These fees apply to international students enrolled at one of Curtin’s Australian campuses. For information about fees at Curtin’s global locations, visit the relevant campus website.
Scholarships
Get the support you need to succeed with our diverse range of scholarships. Whether it’s financial support, assistance with relocation, or recognition for your academic achievements, we have scholarships tailored to your unique needs.
Curtin Global Future Leaders Scholarship
Curtin Global Future Leader Scholarship provides eligible students a one-off credit of AUD$12,500 against the tuition fee of the course they are undertaking.
Curtin English Scholarship
When you complete a Curtin English course as a pathway into a ºìÌÒÊÓƵ degree course, you will receive a one-off credit of up to AUD$7,496 towards your tuition fees.
How to apply
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