Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Behavioural Science in Perth Australia | The University of Notre Dame Australia
The University of Notre Dame Australia
|
Perth Australia
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
33,120
(c. USD23,356.22)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The University of Notre Dame Australia offers a three-year Bachelor of Behavioural Science program. This degree examines diverse socio-economic groups and communities, analyzing how they navigate governmental, social, and legal challenges. Students gain practical skills to support marginalized individuals while advocating for social justice. This distinctive program blends psychology, political science, cultural studies, and sociology, with particular emphasis on critical psychology, creating a bridge between conventional psychological approaches and social work practice.
Throughout the course, students develop awareness of their societal role while appreciating cultural diversity. A key component focuses on fostering reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Graduates emerge prepared to assist disadvantaged populations, with career paths spanning multiple sectors such as advertising, community development, and social impact evaluation. The program features essential Work Integrated Learning through a Behavioral Science Internship, enabling students to implement academic theories in real-world professional settings.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants with recent Secondary Education
Indicative ATAR of 70 with a score of 50+ in ATAR English, ATAR Literature or ATAR English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD)
OR
Minimum International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 24
OR
Completed AQF Certificate IV or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) with a score of 50+ in ATAR English, ATAR Literature, or ATAR English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD).
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Other university studies completed at undergraduate level or higher, a minimum of 4 successfully completed subjects,
OR
Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program or of another Enabling Program at a level deemed sufficient by the University,
Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
Completed AQF Certificate IV or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then, but with relevant work and life experience. Such experience may include, but is not limited to:
STAT scores of at least 135 in the Multiple Choice section and 140 in the Written English section are required
OR
Mature-age completion of two Year 12 WACE or HSC exams with a resulting ATAR of 70 or above.
IELTS Academic - 6.0 overall, with no individual band score lower than 6.0.
TOEFL (iBT) - 73 overall, with no band score lower than 18
Indicative ATAR of 70 with a score of 50+ in ATAR English, ATAR Literature or ATAR English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD)
OR
Minimum International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 24
OR
Completed AQF Certificate IV or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) with a score of 50+ in ATAR English, ATAR Literature, or ATAR English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD).
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Other university studies completed at undergraduate level or higher, a minimum of 4 successfully completed subjects,
OR
Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program or of another Enabling Program at a level deemed sufficient by the University,
Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
Completed AQF Certificate IV or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then, but with relevant work and life experience. Such experience may include, but is not limited to:
STAT scores of at least 135 in the Multiple Choice section and 140 in the Written English section are required
OR
Mature-age completion of two Year 12 WACE or HSC exams with a resulting ATAR of 70 or above.
IELTS Academic - 6.0 overall, with no individual band score lower than 6.0.
TOEFL (iBT) - 73 overall, with no band score lower than 18
Tuition
AUD
33,120