84 Best Social Sciences & Psychology Programs in Australia

Across Australia, 22 universities offer 84 Social Sciences & Psychology programs; the most common length is 4 years. The list starts with courses at University of Melbourne, University of Sydney and Australian National University.

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25Bachelor's Degree

QS World #387 #22 in Australia Australia

Bachelor of Archaeology

Flinders University of South Australia — The Bachelor of Archaeology at Flinders University of South Australia trains you in archaeology through a mix of core and option topics. You study themes including Introd...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

3 years full-time (or part-time equivalent)Duration

Full TimeMode

March; JulyIntake

Social Sciences & Psychology

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26Bachelor's Degree

QS World #387 #22 in Australia Australia

Bachelor of Disability and Community Inclusion

Flinders University of South Australia — The Bachelor of Disability and Community Inclusion at Flinders University of South Australia is grounded in a human rights approach. Students build knowledge and skills a...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

3 years full-time (or part-time equivalent)Duration

Full TimeMode

March, JulyIntake

Social Sciences & Psychology

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27Bachelor's Degree

QS World #400 #23 in Australia Australia

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology, Testamur Major)

Western Sydney University — The Bachelor of Arts (Psychology, Testamur Major) at the University of Western Sydney is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of psychological...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Social Sciences & Psychology

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28Bachelor's Degree

QS World #400 #23 in Australia Australia

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology, Testamur Major)

Western Sydney University — The Bachelor of Arts with a major in Psychology at Western Sydney University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of human behavior, mental processes, and...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Social Sciences & Psychology

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29Bachelor's Degree

QS World #400 #23 in Australia Australia

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology, Testamur Major)

Western Sydney University

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Social Sciences & Psychology

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30Bachelor's Degree

QS World #400 #23 in Australia Australia

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology, Testamur Major)

Western Sydney University

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Social Sciences & Psychology

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31Bachelor's Degree

QS World #400 #23 in Australia Australia

Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Social Science

Western Sydney University — The Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Social Science at the University of Western Sydney offers a comprehensive and engaging curriculum ideal for students interested in unde...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Social Sciences & Psychology

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32Bachelor's Degree

QS World #400 #23 in Australia Australia

Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Social Science

Western Sydney University — The Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Social Science at Western Sydney University provides a comprehensive foundation in the humanities and social sciences. This dual degree...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Social Sciences & Psychology

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33Bachelor's Degree

QS World #400 #23 in Australia Australia

Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Social Science

Western Sydney University

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Social Sciences & Psychology

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34Bachelor's Degree

QS World #400 #23 in Australia Australia

Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Social Science

Western Sydney University

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Social Sciences & Psychology

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35Bachelor's Degree

QS World #400 #23 in Australia Australia

Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice

Western Sydney University — The Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice at Western Sydney University is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice syste...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Social Sciences & Psychology

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36Bachelor's Degree

QS World #400 #23 in Australia Australia

Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development Studies

Western Sydney University — The Bachelor of Humanitarian and Development Studies at Western Sydney University provides a comprehensive foundation in understanding the complex dynamics of humanitaria...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Development Studies

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37Bachelor's Degree

QS World #400 #23 in Australia Australia

Bachelor of International Studies

Western Sydney University — The Bachelor of International Studies at the University of Western Sydney is a comprehensive program designed for students interested in understanding global issues, inte...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Social Sciences & Psychology

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38Bachelor's Degree

QS World #400 #23 in Australia Australia

Bachelor of International Studies

Western Sydney University

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Social Sciences & Psychology

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39Bachelor's Degree

QS World #400 #23 in Australia Australia

Bachelor of International Studies

Western Sydney University — The Bachelor of International Studies at Western Sydney University provides an in-depth understanding of global issues from a multidimensional perspective. This course co...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

International Relations

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40PhD / Doctorate

QS World #400 #23 in Australia Australia

Doctor of Cultural Research (DCR)

Western Sydney University — The Doctor of Cultural Research (DCR) at the University of Western Sydney provides a comprehensive exploration of cultural dynamics, offering students a chance to engage...

PhD / DoctorateLevel

4–6 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

FallIntake

Social Sciences & Psychology

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41PhD / Doctorate

QS World #400 #23 in Australia Australia

Doctor of Cultural Research (DCR)

Western Sydney University

PhD / DoctorateLevel

4–6 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

FallIntake

Social Sciences & Psychology

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42Diploma

QS World #400 #23 in Australia Australia

Graduate Certificate in Counselling

Western Sydney University

DiplomaLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Social Sciences & Psychology

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43Diploma

QS World #400 #23 in Australia Australia

Graduate Certificate in Counselling

Western Sydney University — Overview of the Graduate Certificate in CounsellingThe Graduate Certificate in Counselling at the University of Western Sydney is designed for individuals seeking to enha...

DiplomaLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Counselling

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44Diploma

QS World #400 #23 in Australia Australia

Graduate Diploma in Counselling

Western Sydney University

DiplomaLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Social Sciences & Psychology

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45Diploma

QS World #400 #23 in Australia Australia

Graduate Diploma in Counselling

Western Sydney University — The Graduate Diploma in Counselling offered by the University of Western Sydney provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical frameworks and pra...

DiplomaLevel

2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Counselling

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46Master's Degree

QS World #400 #23 in Australia Australia

Master of Clinical Psychology

Western Sydney University — The Master of Clinical Psychology at the University of Western Sydney prepares students to become skilled practitioners in the field of psychology, focusing on the assess...

Master's DegreeLevel

1–2 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

Fall, SpringIntake

Psychology

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47Bachelor's Degree

QS World #440 #26 in Australia Australia

Bachelor of Human Services

James Cook University of North Queensland — The Bachelor of Human Services at James Cook University of North Queensland equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address social issues and support v...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

February, May, SeptemberIntake

Social Sciences & Psychology

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48Bachelor's Degree

QS World #440 #26 in Australia Australia

Bachelor of Human Services

James Cook University of North Queensland

Bachelor's DegreeLevel

4 yearsDuration

Full TimeMode

February, May, SeptemberIntake

Social Sciences & Psychology

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How these courses are ranked

14 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #19 (University of Melbourne) to #494 (University of Canberra); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Melbourne is cited most (31,503,308 citations). 2 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Inside the course list

By level: 56 bachelor's, 11 diploma, 7 master's and 2 phd / doctorate. Within the subject, the largest areas are Social Sciences & Psychology (77), Psychology (2), Counselling (2) and Communication & Media (1). The usual length is 4 years and 3 years. 99% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (87% of courses with a stated intake) and Fall (83% of courses with a stated intake). Western Sydney University offers the widest choice, with 20 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Social Sciences & Psychology in Australia?

University of Melbourne (QS World #19), University of Sydney (QS World #25) and Australian National University (QS World #30) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Social Sciences & Psychology in Australia?

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

How long does a Social Sciences & Psychology course take in Australia?

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

When do 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 Social Sciences & Psychology courses in Australia?

Western Sydney University, with 20, ahead of Avondale University (14).

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