Bachelor of Psychology | Macquarie University

Bachelor of Psychology | Macquarie University

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Specifications
  • Province/City: Australia
  • Language for Teaching: English
  • Field of Study : Psychology
  • Course Start Date: Feb
  • Course : Degree
  • Country: Australia
  • Annual Course Fees : Between RM 100k - 150k
  • Course Start Date: Jul
Description

Bachelor of Psychology - Macquarie University, Australia North Ryde, Australia

Bachelor of Psychology - Macquarie University, Australia · North Ryde, Australia

Duration
3 Years
Mode
Physical
Campus
North Ryde
Medium
English
Intake
Feb, Jul

Why this course & university?

#68 worldwide · #8 in Australia · Psychology

Macquarie University ranks #68 worldwide and #8 in Australia for Psychology in QS World University Rankings by Subject, reflecting strong teaching and research in cognitive, clinical, and applied psychology at North Ryde.

Unique health precinct

Enhance your learning within our unique health precinct through evidence-based practice in health, health systems, and psychology units connected to Macquarie’s integrated health and research facilities at North Ryde.

Technology and innovation

Get hands-on with cutting-edge technology and innovation through computational neuroscience, cognitive and brain sciences, perception and cognition, and biopsychology and learning at Macquarie’s Bachelor of Psychology.

Industry and double degree

Partner with industry to address real-world challenges and expand your career prospects with a double degree through PACE psychological science putting theory into practice and complementary Macquarie programmes.

Majors

The Bachelor of Psychology offers three psychology majors at North Ryde. Select a category to view majors and subject rankings.

Cognitive & Applied Psychology

  • Cognitive and Brain Sciences#68 worldwide · #8 in Australia · Psychology
  • Applied Psychological Science#68 worldwide · #8 in Australia · Psychology

Mental Health & Counselling

  • Mental Health and Counselling#68 worldwide · #8 in Australia · Psychology

About the Campus

Entry Requirements

Minimum scores are shown on each card. Tap the grey on each card for score details.

ATAR
80
UEC
B4 average (best 4)
STPM
9 points (best 3)
A Levels
CCC
Other Qualifications

Prerequisites

No prerequisite subjects are listed for this degree.

English Language Requirements

IELTS (Academic)
Overall 6.5; no band less than 6.0.

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Scholarships

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Fee estimate (AUD → RM)

Core fees are shown in Australian dollars (AUD). Ringgit (MYR) equivalents use a live AUD/MYR rate. Figures are illustrative only. Macquarie University, Australia typically reviews tuition each year; expect an estimated 5–10% annual increase — always use the latest official tuition on your offer or fee schedule.

Tuition fee breakdown

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Indicative total payable
AU$ 140,810
Indicative total payable

Indicative totals above are not a quote. Tuition and related fees follow Macquarie University, Australia’s current published schedule for your intake year. For scholarships, contact us. MYR equivalents use the live rate shown above.

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Programme Structure

The Bachelor of Psychology is completed over 3 years of full-time study at North Ryde, with February and July intakes. Complete the core zone, electives, and capstone, then specialise through one of three psychology majors. Expand each section for indicative units.

Core Zone

Core zone courses establish essential units, psychology finding your foundation and future, evidence-based practice in health, health systems, social and personality psychology, developmental psychology, perception and cognition, design and statistics II and III, psychopathology, and biopsychology and learning at Macquarie University Bachelor of Psychology. You will build the research and analytical foundations expected before specialising through your chosen psychology major at North Ryde. You will develop research, analytical, and professional skills through design and statistics, evidence-based health practice, and PACE psychological science putting theory into practice units that prepare you for graduate roles across Australia and internationally, supported by Macquarie University’s unique health precinct at North Ryde campus.

  • Essential units
  • Psychology: Finding your Foundation and Future
  • Evidence-Based Practice in Health
  • Health Systems
  • Misconceptions in the Modern World
  • Social and Personality Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Perception and Cognition
  • Design and Statistics II
  • Psychopathology
  • Biopsychology and Learning
  • Design and Statistics III
Elective Units

Elective units include psychology in context from foundations to applications, psychology in context health development and well-being, lifestyle factors for health and wellbeing, and health society and culture, extending core psychology studies with applied health and wellbeing perspectives alongside your major pathway at Macquarie University North Ryde. You will develop research, analytical, and professional skills through design and statistics, evidence-based health practice, and PACE psychological science putting theory into practice units that prepare you for graduate roles across Australia and internationally, supported by Macquarie University’s unique health precinct at North Ryde campus.

  • Psychology in Context: From Foundations to Applications
  • Psychology in Context: Health, Development & Well-Being
  • Lifestyle Factors for Health and Wellbeing
  • Health, Society and Culture
Capstone Unit

The capstone unit PACE Psychological Science Putting Theory into Practice integrates your psychology knowledge through advanced professional placement and research practice, connecting major-specific studies with graduate psychological science and industry partnership expectations at Macquarie University health precinct. You will develop research, analytical, and professional skills through design and statistics, evidence-based health practice, and PACE psychological science putting theory into practice units that prepare you for graduate roles across Australia and internationally, supported by Macquarie University’s unique health precinct at North Ryde campus.

  • PACE: Psychological Science: Putting Theory into Practice
Cognitive and Brain Sciences Major

The Cognitive and Brain Sciences major develops introduction to psychology, psychology in context health development and well-being, cognitive and brain sciences one and two, diseases and disorders of the nervous system, big ideas in cognitive and brain sciences one and two, and computational neuroscience for research and neuroscience careers. You will develop research, analytical, and professional skills through design and statistics, evidence-based health practice, and PACE psychological science putting theory into practice units that prepare you for graduate roles across Australia and internationally, supported by Macquarie University’s unique health precinct at North Ryde campus.

  • Introduction to Psychology I
  • Psychology in Context: Health, Development & Well-Being
  • Cognitive and Brain Sciences 1
  • Cognitive and Brain Sciences 2
  • Diseases and Disorders of the Nervous System
  • Big Ideas in Cognitive and Brain Sciences 1
  • Big Ideas in Cognitive and Brain Sciences 2
  • Computational Neuroscience
Applied Psychological Science Major

The Applied Psychological Science major covers introduction to psychology, psychology in context health development and well-being, psychological health and wellbeing, current topics in psychological science one and two, principles of behaviour change, and advanced topics in psychological science one and two for applied research and industry psychology careers. You will develop research, analytical, and professional skills through design and statistics, evidence-based health practice, and PACE psychological science putting theory into practice units that prepare you for graduate roles across Australia and internationally, supported by Macquarie University’s unique health precinct at North Ryde campus.

  • Introduction to Psychology I
  • Psychology in Context: Health, Development & Well-Being
  • Psychological Health and Wellbeing
  • Current Topics in Psychological Science 1
  • Current Topics in Psychological Science 2
  • Principles of Behaviour Change
  • Advanced Topics in Psychological Science 1
  • Advanced Topics in Psychological Science 2
Mental Health and Counselling Major

The Mental Health and Counselling major develops lifestyle factors for health and wellbeing, health society and culture, counselling skills training, psychological health and wellbeing, principles of behaviour change, advanced counselling approaches and principles, developmental psychology, current topics in psychological science, psychopathology, and advanced topics in psychological science for counselling and mental health careers. You will develop research, analytical, and professional skills through design and statistics, evidence-based health practice, and PACE psychological science putting theory into practice units that prepare you for graduate roles across Australia and internationally, supported by Macquarie University’s unique health precinct at North Ryde campus.

  • Lifestyle Factors for Health and Wellbeing
  • Health, Society and Culture
  • Counselling Skills Training
  • Psychological Health and Wellbeing
  • Principles of Behaviour Change
  • Advanced Counselling Approaches and Principles
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Current Topics in Psychological Science 1
  • Psychopathology
  • Advanced Topics in Psychological Science 1

Future Career Prospects

Main Directions
  • Allied Health Professional
  • Behavioural Support Specialist
  • Cognitive Assessment Technician
  • Consumer Insights Specialist
  • Counsellor (after further study)
  • Crisis Intervention Specialist
  • Data Analyst
  • Employee Engagement Specialist
  • Health Researcher

Estimated application deadline

Macquarie University, Australia offers February and July intakes for this degree at North Ryde. Plan to apply at least 3 months before your classes start.

February · July intakes
Apply at least 3 months before course start

Exact dates vary by year; apply early to secure your place, arrange your visa, and organise accommodation. Confirm with Macquarie University or our advisors.

Student visa
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Start your Australian student visa once you have your offer. We guide timeline and documents.

Official source: Intake dates are set by Macquarie University, Australia and may change.

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Rates below are per week in AUD. See living costs for monthly benchmarks. Unlock this section for the official Macquarie University, Australia accommodation page.

Sydney (North Ryde) monthly living expenses

Estimates for studying in Sydney (North Ryde) (monthly). Actual spending depends on your location, room type, transport needs, and lifestyle. The bands below provide a practical student budget split across rent, food, public transport, mobile, and personal spending. Figures are in AUD first, with MYR from the same live rate as the fee section.

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