Psychological and Behavioural Sciences

About the course

This undergraduate programme at Perth (Crawley campus), Albany (Regional campus) campus builds core and applied knowledge in Psychology. Study spans cognitive psychology, research methods, developmental science, and applied assessment. The programme explores human behaviour, research methods, and applied psychology for community and organisational settings.

Career outcome

Graduates can apply behavioural science knowledge in roles across health, education, community services, business and government. Typical pathways include assistant or support roles in mental health and wellbeing services, research support, human resources, policy and program delivery, and behavioural or market research. Further study can lead to professional psychology training; this is an undergraduate psychology discipline. Preparing graduates for human resources support, community services, and psychology-related graduate pathways.

Living Costs in Perth**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,255 - 1,660	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 866 - 1,146
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 243 - 321

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)