Bachelor of Social Science - Psychology (011994F)

Program overview

Bachelor of Social Science - Psychology (011994F) is a bachelor's degree program in social sciences and humanities at Charles Sturt University - Port Macquarie, a public institution in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia, founded in 1989.

First-year tuition is listed at 27,440 AUD and the application fee at Free.

Applications to Charles Sturt University - Port Macquarie typically receive a decision in 1 day and 21 hours, based on recent applications.

Cost of the first year

Plan for about 57,150 AUD for the first year before travel, insurance and visa fees. The visa application charge and the living-cost figure are set by the government and have changed in recent years. Tuition varies widely by provider and course. Use the Home Affairs pages for the current visa charge and funds requirement.

Figures are as listed in October 2026. Schools revise tuition every year, so confirm the current amount with the school before you pay a deposit.

How the tuition compares in Australia

Our directory lists 406 bachelor's degree programs in social sciences and humanities at 29 schools in Australia. Their median first-year tuition is 35,000 AUD, and the middle half cost between 31,000 AUD and 36,000 AUD.

At 27,440 AUD, Bachelor of Social Science - Psychology (011994F) is 22% below the median, in the most affordable quarter. The full range runs from 9,900 AUD to 51,950 AUD.

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Entry requirements and documents

Charles Sturt University - Port Macquarie sets the exact entry requirements for Bachelor of Social Science - Psychology (011994F). For a bachelor's degree, applicants usually need the following.

Providers and the visa accept a range of tests such as IELTS, TOEFL and PTE Academic, with minimums that depend on the course and provider.

• Class 12 marksheets and certificate (or the school's accepted equivalent).
• A personal statement or statement of purpose.
• A reference from a teacher or school.
• A valid passport.
• English test results, unless the school waives them.

Student visa: Student visa (subclass 500)

Students from India need a Student visa (subclass 500) to study in Australia. Department of Home Affairs decides the application.

The subclass 500 visa requires an enrolment at a registered provider, health cover for the stay and evidence that you are a genuine student with enough money. Policy settings for international students have changed often, so use the Home Affairs pages as the source of truth.

• Choose a course at a provider registered for international students and apply for admission.
• Accept the offer, pay the required deposit and receive the Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
• Arrange Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the stay.
• Prepare the genuine student statement, financial evidence, English evidence and identity documents, then apply online.

• Study in Australia: full visa guide
• Home Affairs: Student visa (subclass 500)
• Home Affairs: Temporary Graduate visa (485)

After you graduate

Eligible graduates may apply for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485). Eligibility depends on the qualification, the visa stream and age limits, and settings have changed, so read the current requirements.

Scholarships at Charles Sturt University - Port Macquarie

Check the eligibility rules for each scholarship before you apply. Some are applied automatically, others need a separate application.

• International Diversity Merit Scholarship: 30.0% of tuition
• International Student Merit Scholarship: 25.0% of tuition

How to apply with Study Spectra

• Send us your marksheets, English test result (or test plan) and budget.
• We check your profile against Bachelor of Social Science - Psychology (011994F) and suggest alternatives if it is a stretch.
• We prepare your statement of purpose and documents, and submit the application.
• When the offer arrives, we help with the deposit, funds evidence and the student visa file.

Questions students ask

How much is the tuition for Bachelor of Social Science - Psychology (011994F)?

First-year tuition is listed at 27,440 AUD. Living costs are extra; Charles Sturt University - Port Macquarie estimates 29,710 AUD a year. Confirm the current fee with the school.

What is the application fee?

This program lists no application fee.

When is the next intake?

The school has not listed an intake date for this program. Ask us for the current intakes.

Is Bachelor of Social Science - Psychology (011994F) a degree?

It is listed as a bachelor's degree. The school awards the degree on completion.

Which visa do I need to study in Australia?

You need a Student visa (subclass 500), decided by Department of Home Affairs. Apply after you accept an offer and can show the required funds.

Can Study Spectra help me apply?

Yes. We check your profile, prepare your documents and submit your application to Charles Sturt University - Port Macquarie, then help with the visa. The first call is free.

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