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Bachelor of Psychological Science / Bachelor of Media and Communication

Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree.
The University of Newcastle

300

in world overall ranking*

32

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This combined degree builds foundational knowledge of human behaviour and effective communication across multiple media. You’ll study psychological science alongside media and communication, developing analytical, research and communication skills for diverse workplaces. With flexible course options, the program also explores contemporary social landscapes and creative practice. This is an undergraduate combined degree in Psychology and Media & Communication. The programme explores human behaviour, research methods, and applied psychology for community and organisational settings.

Career outcome

Graduates can apply their skills across many sectors where understanding people and communicating messages matter. Roles may span media and communications, writing and content work, public relations, research and project roles, and people-focused services in areas such as law, policing or corrections. Pathways toward registered psychologist roles require further accredited postgraduate study beyond this undergraduate Psychology and Media & Communication degree. Preparing graduates for human resources support, community services, and psychology-related graduate pathways.


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

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February

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Callaghan

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50007

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

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Up to A$50,000

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A$10,000

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Up to A$50,000

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