In today’s fast-paced and challenging world, understanding human behaviour is a vital skill. The Bachelor of Psychological Science will help you understand human functioning in a broad range of professional settings.
You will graduate from the degree having completed a sequence in psychology accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as a Level 1 Program. This sequence will ensure you acquire an advanced understanding of human behaviour, as well as highly regarded employability skills.
The degree also helps you prepare for optional further postgraduate study which may lead to registration as a professional psychologist.
You will be equipped to make meaningful contributions toward improving the outcomes of clients, customers, colleagues and collaborators in a diverse range of settings including, but not limited to: government departments, private sector, schools, business, and not-for-profit organisations.
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Part A : Psychology Specified Units
Complete exactly 140 credit points from the following:
Code, Title, Credit Points, Notes
PSYC100, Foundations of Psychology, 10,
PSYC101, Applications of Psychology, 10,
PSYC104, Research Design and Statistics I, 10,
PSYC108, Psychological Practice: Theory and Techniques, 10,
PSYC200, Life Span Development, 10,
PSYC206, Research Design and Statistics II, 10,
PSYC212, Abnormal Psychology, 10,
PSYC213, Individual Differences, 10,
PSYC214, Learning and Behaviour, 10,
PSYC307, Cognitive Psychology, 10,
PSYC311, Research Design and Statistics III, 10,
PSYC313, Social Psychology, 10,
PSYC314, Psychological Assessment, 10,
PSYC315, Brain and Behaviour, 10,
Part B : Philosophy Specified Unit
Complete exactly 10 credit points from the following:
Code, Title, Credit Points, Notes
PHIL100, Philosophy: the Big Questions, 10,
Part C : Minor Units
Complete exactly 40 credit points from the following:
Students undertake a 40-credit point Minor. A minor normally includes at least 10cp at 100-level and at least 20cp at 200/300 level. as approved by the course coordinator. Minors may be selected from undergraduate courses offered by other ACU faculties in consultation with the Course Coordinator.
Part D : Core Curriculum Units
Complete exactly 20 credit points from the following:
Code, Title, Credit Points, Notes
UNCC100, Self and Community: Exploring the Anatomy of Modern Society, 10,
OR
PHCC102, Being Human, 10,
OR
PHCC104, Ethics and the Good Life, 10,
Code, Title, Credit Points, Notes
UNCC300, Justice and Change in a Global World, 10,
OR
PHCC320, The Just Society, 10,
Part E : Psychology Community Engagement Units
Complete exactly 10 credit points from the following:
Code, Title, Credit Points, Notes
PSYC310, Psychological Services Experience, 10,
Part F : Psychology Elective Units
Complete exactly 20 credit points from the following:
Code, Title, Credit Points, Notes
PSYC109, Applied Positive Psychology, 10,
PSYC207, Culture and Psychology, 10,
PSYC208, Organisational Psychology, 10,
PSYC211, Small Group Processes, 10,
PSYC215, Evolutionary Psychology, 10,
PSYC216, Forensic Psychology, 10,
PSYC219, Psychology of Religion, 10,
PSYC316, Health Psychology, 10,
PSYC317, Introduction to Neuropsychology, 10,
PSYC318, Psychology of Alcohol and Drugs, 10,
PSYC319, Psychology of Sexuality and Gender, 10,
PSYC320, Emotion and Social Cognition, 10,
PSYC321, Psychology of Eating Behaviour, 10,
PSYC322, Critical Thinking and Research Skills for Psychology, 10,
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child welfare and development
community work
education
health
human resources
marketing and market research
fourth year study in psychology to pursue a career in psychology
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
