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Bachelor of Psychology (Cognitive Neuroscience)

Overview

The Bachelor of Psychology (Cognitive Neuroscience) program provides an integrated knowledge of the biological basis of behavior with psychology. This three-year program qualifies individuals who apply a broad and coherent body of knowledge and a depth of specialized practical and research skills in cognitive neuroscience and psychology.

Aim

The program aims to provide students with a potential pathway to further study in psychology or cognitive neuroscience, as well as prepare them for professional practice in the biomedical industry or psychological practice.

Content and Structure

Graduates of the Bachelor of Psychology (Cognitive Neuroscience) degree will have coherent knowledge in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and behavioral as well as neuroscientific research methodologies. The program comprises 108 units, including:

• 54 units of psychology courses
• 31.5 units of core cognitive neuroscience courses
• 13.5 units of anatomy/physiology courses
• A 4.5 unit Aboriginal content course
• A 4.5 unit professional development course

Courses

The program includes a range of courses, such as:

First Year

• Psychology 1A
• Human Anatomy 100
• Biology A
• Personal and Professional Development
• Psychology 1B
• Introductory Research Methods
• Foundations in Cognitive Neuroscience
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and Psychology

Second Year

• Developmental Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Human Anatomy 200
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Data Science for Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology
• Biological and Learning Psychology
• Social and Community Psychology
• States of Awareness

Third Year

• Specialist Psychology Course
• The Neuroscience of Language
• Advanced Research Methods
• Personality Psychology
• Clinical and Abnormal Psychology
• Exploring the History and Foundations of Psychology
• Neuroscience Across the Lifespan
• Psychology Research Experience

Electives

Students can choose from a range of specialist psychology courses, including:

• Health Psychology
• Work and Organisational Psychology
• Health, Exercise and Sport Psychology
• Language, Context and Social Behaviour
• Conservation Psychology
• Psychophysiology of Sleep

Admission Criteria

Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result:

• Recent secondary education
• Higher education study
• Vocational Education and Training (VET)
• Work and life experience

English Language Entry Requirements

International students must meet the University's English language entry requirements, which include:

• IELTS total: 6.0
• IELTS reading: 6.0
• IELTS writing: 6.0

Fees

The tuition fee for this program is AUD$34,400 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025.

CRICOS Code

The CRICOS code for this program is A.

Professional Accreditation and Recognition

This program is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.

Program Director

The program director is Dr. Alex Agostini.

Related Degrees

Related degrees include:

• Bachelor of Psychology
• Bachelor of Psychology (Counselling and Interpersonal Skills)