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The Australian National University

Bachelor of Philosophy, Neuroscience, and Psychology

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

  • Level

    Bachelors Pass

  • Duration

    3F

  • Campus

    Canberra (ACT)

  • Intl. Tuition

    Fee not confirmed

  • Intake

    2027-02-22

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Course Overview

Bachelor of Philosophy, Neuroscience, and Psychology at The Australian National University in Australian Capital Territory, Australia is a bachelors pass programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

23,778

Staff Ratio

13.3:1

International

41.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate

74.0%

of graduates employed

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Bachelor of Philosophy, Neuroscience, and Psychology
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Bachelor of Philosophy, Neuroscience, and Psychology topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

  • Advanced Bachelor of Philosophy, Neuroscience, and Psychology
  • Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
  • Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
  • Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

Subjects

Other applicants Refer to the ANU general admission criteria .

Source: CourseSeeker (Australian Government), retrieved September 2026. Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

23,778

Total students

Staff Ratio

13:1

Students per staff

International Students

41%

Of student body

University Stats

Total Students23,778
Student-to-Staff Ratio13:1
International Students41%

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment

74%

Employed after graduation

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

Check the university's official fee page

Cost and living expense information coming soon.