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Western Sydney University

Parramatta , New South Wales ,Australia

Bachelor of Psychological and Social Sciences

Western’s Bachelor of Psychological and Social Sciences is the foundation for anyone wishing to go on to further study to become a psychologist. If you are curious by nature, inquisitive about life and how we, as a society live and interact, this degree will expand your knowledge through theory, research and practical application.

 

Campus Information

Bankstown campus

The Bankstown campus is a warm, friendly, multicultural environment with modern, spacious buildings and landscaped gardens. The College at Bankstown houses over 1,000 students and features accommodation, a range of lecture theatres, multi-purpose computer labs and a student common room. The College at Bankstown houses over 1,000 students and features accommodation, a range of lecture theatres, multi-purpose computer labs and a student common room.

Penrith campus

Penrith Campus (Kingswood) is conveniently located next to key public transport for the region. Boasting state of the art library, teaching and gym facilities, Penrith Campus is where you can reach your unlimited potential.

Parramatta City Campus (Main Campus)

Our brand new Parramatta City campus is home to state-of-the-art learning facilities and unique study spaces. Gives you access to leaders in industry, community and government.

Intakes

  • March
  • July

Application Processing Time in Days: 7

Application Process

More info required
10 Days
GTE/Possible interview call
10 Days
Unconditional offer
10 Days
Visa process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Your career

With a Bachelor of Psychological and Social Sciences, you can:

  • Areas of sociology
  • Mental health
  • Human services
  • Caseworker/manager
  • Research roles

PSW Opportunity

  • Yes, 3 years PSW for Penrith and Hawkesbury Campus rest of all has 2 years.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Indian Higher Secondary School Certificate (State Boards)

  • Successful completion of Higher Secondary Certificate with a pass of 70% in best 4 core subjects

All India School Certificate (CBSE)

  • Successful completion of AISCE (CBSE) with an overall GPA of 60% in the best 4 core subjects

Indian School Certificate (ISC)

  • Successful completion of ISCE with an overall GPA of 60% in the best 4 core subjects

Nepal

  • Nepalese Higher Secondary Certificate with a grade of 80% (Year 11+12) (pre-2018) or Nepalese Education Board Year 12 with GPA 2.9 in best 4 academic subjects or Nepalese Proficiency Certificate (10+3) with an average grade of 75% and Nurses Registration (Nursing only)

Sri Lanka

  • Sri Lankan GCE with an aggregate of 3^ from best 3 academic subjects or Edexcel GCE ‘A’ Level examination with a score of 6# from 3 ‘A’ Level academic subjects