If you’re (deeply) contemplating a career in psychology within a government department, in foreign affairs or for a global development organization, this Double Degree will ensure you’re adept at a range of personal and cognitive proficiencies that will give you an insightful advantage in this intriguing sector. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the disciplinary contexts of politics and international relations, study the nuances of economics, public administration and national security, and fine-tune your research techniques and analytical abilities. Your psychology stream will introduce you to a range of experimental, physiological and psychopathology contexts, challenge your independent thinking skills, and, along with your accreditation by the APAC and the APS, enable you to be a positive agent for change in a national or global arena. Psyched! Combine a Bachelor of Politics and International Relations / Bachelor of Science in Psychology and you will: gain an in-depth understanding of the disciplinary perspectives of politics and international relations and in the science in psychology learn how political institutions operate including at the national and international levels develop an understanding of a research methods, analytical techniques and the ability to apply these to research tasks develop generic skills and attributes that will you prepare you for your professional life, including critical thinking and professional ethics.

Career opportunities Opportunities exist for Bachelor of Politics and International Relations / Bachelor of Science in Psychology graduates in a range of job sectors, including in: Business and International Organisations State and Federal Government Non-Government Agencies Government Administration and Planning National and International Business Political Research Organisations Political and Security Analysis Foreign Affairs International Development Organisations The Intelligence Community The Diplomatic Service Psychology Sector.