 The highlight of this program has been working on my thesis. I've been able to investigate the underlying mechanisms of cognitive collaborations and push myself to learn things I never thought I could do. My name's Layden, and I'm studying a Bachelor of Psychological Science at the University of Newcastle. The University of Newcastle's Bachelor of Psychological Science is unique in the broad range of coursework he had to do, but there are a lot more opportunities beyond the classroom, such as scholarships and volunteer work. Whether you're looking to pursue a career in academia and research or become a practicing psychologist, the University of Newcastle can give you a taste of what a career in these areas may look like. One of the trickier aspects of studying psychology has been the statistics, but the university provides lots of support to help undergraduates build these skills, such as optional foundation courses and peer-assisted study sessions. The benefits of working in the lab are getting to make connections with potential supervisors for a postgraduate position, but to also learn critical thinking skills that can translate well to any other potential career. There are a lot of great facilities at the university. I've really enjoyed using the 24-hour learning lounge at the Oshmini Library. It's been like a second home to me while I've been studying here, but I also really enjoy going to some of the cafes on campus, the on-campus gym, and the endless learning spaces that are offered to students. In your final year of studies, there are many different pathways you can take. There's a two- to three-year master program, and there's also a three-year PhD program you can take. Personally, I'd like to do a three-year PhD so I can become an academic and researcher and teach other undergraduate psychology students. I'd recommend the program to future students because of the broad range of skills it has to offer. You will learn not only how to work with people, but also critical thinking skills and how to apply them. On top of that, there's lots of opportunities outside the classroom as well, such as getting hands-on experience with people and taking part in groundbreaking research.