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16 Best Public Bachelor's Social Sciences & Psychology Universities in Australia

University of Sydney leads the 16 Public Bachelor's Social Sciences & Psychology universities in Australia at #25 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come Australian National University (QS World #30) and University of Queensland (QS World #42). The universities on this list offer 56 matching courses between them.

16 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
5Ranked
UW University of Wollongong logo
QS World #184 #14 in Australia Australia

University of Wollongong

Public University · 5 courses in Bachelor's Social Sciences & Psychology

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#184 QS World University Rankings 2026
#14 in Australia
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WS Western Sydney University logo
QS World #400 #23 in Australia Australia
#400 QS World University Rankings 2026
#23 in Australia
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JC James Cook University of North Queensland logo
QS World #440 #26 in Australia Australia
#440 QS World University Rankings 2026
#26 in Australia
13Ranked
UN University of Notre Dame Australia logo
#42 in Australia Australia
#42 in Australia · by research impact
289,112 citations · h-index 201
14Ranked
AU Avondale University logo
#46 in Australia Australia

Avondale University

Public University · 6 courses in Bachelor's Social Sciences & Psychology

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#46 in Australia · by research impact
21,936 citations · h-index 64

How these universities are ranked

11 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #25 (University of Sydney) to #494 (University of Canberra); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Queensland is cited most (28,103,802 citations).

Public, private and where they are

16 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, New South Wales (1), Australian Capital Territory (1) and Queensland (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Sydney, founded in 1850. University of Sydney is the largest, with 73,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

Within the subject, the largest areas are Social Sciences & Psychology (52), Psychology (1), Communication & Media (1) and International Relations (1). The usual length is 4 years and 3 years. 98% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (87% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (78% of courses with a stated intake). Western Sydney University offers the widest choice, with 13 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 3 of these universities. University of Queensland is the least expensive at USD 30,000 a year and University of Sydney the most at USD 33,000; the middle of the range is about USD 31,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Australia for Public Bachelor's Social Sciences & Psychology?

University of Sydney (QS World #25), Australian National University (QS World #30) and University of Queensland (QS World #42) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Public Bachelor's Social Sciences & Psychology in Australia?

Of those with published fees, University of Queensland is the least expensive at about USD 30,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Public Bachelor's Social Sciences & Psychology in Australia?

16 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Bachelor's Social Sciences & Psychology course take in Australia?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 3 years the next most common.

When do Public Bachelor's Social Sciences & Psychology courses start in Australia?

Spring is the main intake — 87% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Fall is the second.

Which university has the most Public Bachelor's Social Sciences & Psychology courses in Australia?

Western Sydney University, with 13, ahead of James Cook University of North Queensland (8).

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