Program Overview

Combine the creativity of a versatile and professionally-oriented arts degree with the psychological insights of a psychology degree and use that knowledge to explore new career possibilities.

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Psychology double degree will help you develop the necessary knowledge and skills to become an innovative and globally engaged creative thinker – with a clear and critical understanding of scientific psychology theories and research methods – while also establishing a solid foundation for those considering becoming a professional psychologist.

If you’re a creative thinker committed to pursuing a career as an engaging, thought provoking catalyst for change, then make sure you register for this course today.

Combine a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Psychology at UC and you will:

• Explore creative ideas and ideologies designed to stimulate discussion and influence change
• Increase your knowledge of the scientific basis and core topics in the discipline of psychology, including in the areas of psychopathology, cognition and perception
• Increase your knowledge of the research methods used by psychologists and learn how to apply these methods to the design and conduct of studies and analyse and interpret results and write reports
• Enhance your ability to apply your knowledge in a critical way to problems related to behaviour and mental processes, and learn to distinguish scientific evidence
• Increase your understanding and application of values, research and professional ethics in psychological research and other professional contexts.

Specialist Major: Creative Writing

The writing program at The University of Canberra is the oldest tertiary writing program in Australia, with a long and established record of excellence. The Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) is staffed by award winning, industry-active novelists, poets, screenwriters, editors and publishers who will help you emerge from your degree with a portfolio of dynamic, creative and professional work.

You'll have the opportunity to experiment in different modes of creative writing including prose fiction, poetry, writing for young people, screenwriting, and narrative nonfiction. You will learn to build narratives, craft language and hone your critical skills. In addition to lectures, seminars and tutorials you will learn through project work, mentorships, professional experience, and have opportunities for international study. The specialist major in creative writing will provide you with a broad and flexible set of skills and knowledge that you can carry with you to all manner of workplaces.