Foundation Pathway in Psychology - Continue to Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Psychology and Criminology

Program Description

Curiosity about people’s thoughts, feelings and behaviour is at the centre of this course. Students will be encouraged to keep asking questions, and develop the scientific, analytical and research skills they need to become psychologists of the future.

While on this course, students will learn about the science of mind and behaviour, covering the breadth of discipline, from applied, social and clinical psychology, to cognitive neuroscience and biological psychology. The core modules will give students a solid foundation in the main principles of psychology, and the optional modules the freedom to concentrate on their own interests in more depth. By the time students graduate, they will be able to follow their interests into specialised further study, or find a career perfectly suited to them.

Together, students will explore the main principles of psychology, with a strong focus on clinical and developmental psychology, mental health, and therapies and interventions. They will also develop the scientific, analytical and research skills needed to become a psychologist.

By studying psychology at ARU, students will immerse themselves in the science of mind and behaviour – and take the first step towards a career as a chartered psychologist.