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Australian National University
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Australian National University
Course Overview
ANU's Research School of Psychology is ranked #36 globally for Psychology in QS World Rankings by Subject — Australia's top-ranked psychology programme alongside Melbourne and UNSW. The 4-year Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) is fully Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) Level 4 accredited — meaning graduates qualify for provisional registration with AHPRA (Psychology Board of Australia) on completion and can immediately apply to Master's or Doctoral programmes in Clinical, Counselling, Forensic, or Organisational Psychology.
Sri Lankan applicants pick ANU over Melbourne or UNSW because Canberra is the cheapest of Australia's Group of Eight host cities (~25% lower living costs than Sydney or Melbourne) and the ACT regional study area gives an extra year on the 485 visa (3 years total for a Bachelor). The school's quantitative-research orientation is also unmatched — students are trained in R, SPSS, and behavioural-data analysis from Year 1, which translates directly into post-study UX research, behavioural-insights consulting, and HR analytics roles.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Sri Lankan Cambridge / Edexcel A Levels: AAB minimum (ATAR ~85 equivalent).
- check_circle Sri Lankan GCE A/L: 3 As (Biological / Physical Science or Arts streams accepted).
- check_circle IB Diploma: 34 points overall.
- check_circle Personal statement (max 500 words) explaining motivation for psychology and any relevant experience.
- check_circle Online application via UAC or ANU Direct Apply portal.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall (no band below 6.0).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 80 Overall (min 20 R&W, 18 S&L).
- check_circle PTE Academic: 64 Overall.
- check_circle Waived if your school qualification was taught and assessed entirely in English (most Sri Lankan applicants from Edexcel/Cambridge International streams qualify).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (AUD) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | AUD 49,000 | Rs. 10,290,000 |
| OSHC Health Cover (per year) | AUD 700 | Rs. 147,000 |
| Living Expenses (per year, Canberra) | AUD 24,000 | Rs. 5,040,000 |
| Student Visa & Setup | AUD 1,800 | Rs. 378,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | AUD 75,500 | Rs. 15,855,000 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Eligible for the 485 Temporary Graduate Visa — 3 years (Canberra is a designated regional study area). APAC-accredited Honours grants provisional AHPRA registration, with Master's or Doctoral psychology training opening the path to full registration. Top hirers: Australian Public Service (Treasury, ABS, Defence), Behavioural Insights Team APAC, Deloitte People Advisory, Allen Consulting Group, Headspace. Graduate Psychologist / UX Researcher salaries: AUD 70,000-85,000.
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