Successful completion of Australian Year 12, or overseas equivalent
Overall Academic IELTS score of 7.0, with no band less than 6.5, or equivalent.
The Bachelor of Psychological Sciences is accredited with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and explores a range of subjects on human thought and behaviour including developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, social psychology, abnormal psychology and personality.
Throughout your studies, you’ll develop a solid foundation to equip you with the communication, research, critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to meet the high demand for graduates in psychology. You will also broaden your knowledge with elective subjects throughout first, second and third year.
As a graduate, you may work in community welfare and case management, business and industry, youth and family support, the criminal justice system, marketing or research.
If you wish to progress to further study and pursue registration as a psychologist, the Bachelor of Psychological Science is a pathway to fourth year programs including the Bachelor of Psychological Sciences (Honours) and the Graduate Diploma of Psychology.
Year 1
Semester 1
Introduction to research methods in psychology
Introductory psychology a: biological and cognitive psychology
Elective courses
Elective choices
Minor courses
Elective choices
Semester 2
Introductory psychology b: personality and individual differences
Statistical methods
Elective courses
Elective choices
Minor courses
Elective choices
Year 2
Semester 1
Lifespan development psychology
Counselling theory and practice
Psychology, culture and indigenous australians
Elective courses
Elective choices
Semester 2
Personality
Social psychology
Cognitive and biological psychology
Elective courses
Elective choices
Year 3
Semester 1
Abnormal psychology
Psychology research: review
Psychology research: advanced analyses
Elective courses
Elective choices
Semester 2
Psychological testing and assessment
Psychology research: project
Elective courses
Elective choices
Care and protection worker
Case manager
Case coordinator
Case worker
Community development worker
Community support worker
Community welfare worker
Early intervention coordinator
Family support worker
General management
Group facilitator/coordinator
Health education officer
Human resource officer
Integration aide
Market and social researcher
Marketing assistant
Outreach worker
Program coordinator
Program manager
Project coordinator
Recruitment officer
Sales and marketing officer
Senior youth officer
Sleep scientist
Support facilitator
Support worker
Psychologist
You may find employment in advance administration and clerical positions in a variety of areas, particularly those involving health and human services. Some of these careers may require further study.
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
