Degree
Major
80 credit points
Major in Psychological Science
Overview
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looking to start my course in 2026
Summary
Key features
- Build a degree that’s custom-made to meet your individual needs
Choose from a wide range of psychology electives, including a third-year unit with the option of practical workplace experience.
- Get practical skills to be the work-ready graduate employers want
Develop communication, evaluation and analysis skills, and undertake workplace experience to enhance employment opportunities.
- Enhance your learning within our unique health precinct
Study at a uni that’s home to the Centre for Emotional Health, Psychology Clinic, Simulation Hub and Macquarie University Hospital.
- Acquire a strong foundation in scientific evidence and research
Learn how psychological practice and theory are deeply rooted in scientific evidence obtained through research.
Career outcomes
With a rapidly evolving job market, graduate employability remains our priority. We’re working closely with a range of industries and sectors to ensure you’re job-ready when you graduate. View graduate professions and potential employers.
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Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences
The Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences is ambitiously pushing the boundaries of progressive thinking and challenging what's possible to solve some of the big issues of our time. You'll learn from expert academics, researchers and clinicians within an educational environment that's unique in Australia.
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Studying at Macquarie
Our vibrant and leafy campus forms part of one of the largest business and technology precincts in Australia. To ensure you have the right skills when you graduate — whether you're starting your first job or taking your career to the next level — we offer flexible study options, personalised degrees and practical experiences.
Benefits of studying at Macquarie
Major structure
What you’ll study
A major allows you to focus on an area of study, such as Psychological Science, within more generalist degrees. It’s recorded on your testamur and academic transcript.
Major requirements
80 credit points
Essential units
80 credit points
Complete each unit below.
Essential units are units that you must complete to qualify for your degree.
Further course details
For further details and specific course requirements, visit the Handbook >
Guide to University terminology
Use our handy guide to better understand common study terms.
Career outcomes
Set your career in motion
Professions
- Educator and trainer of adults
- Health and community program manager
- Human resources consultant
- Market or social researcher
- Project manager
- Research assistant
- Researcher
- Social program coordinator or policymaker
Employers
- Australian Institute of Criminology
- Centrelink
- Community organisations
- Department of Human Services
- Educational institutions
- Government agencies and departments
- Health organisations
- Market research firms
- NSW Health
- Rehabilitation centres
Career information
Job and Skills Australia – an Australian Government initiative – provides accessible labour-market data, research and tools to help you understand Australia’s current and projected workforce-skills needs.
Multiply your employability
Competitive edge
Understand human behaviour and get an edge in criminology, education, forensic science, HR and law.
In-demand graduates
Study at Australia’s #1 uni for graduate employment rate: QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2020.
Practical experience
Undertake a 32-hour placement to gain experience in psychological practice.
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