Meet one of the following criteria:
Participate in a screening interview (typically by phone though online can be arranged if required); and
Be 18 years or above at the date of commencement; and
Completion of a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (or equivalent); or
Completion of a Diploma or above (or equivalent); or
Admission to an undergraduate degree at an Australian University (or equivalent)
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by ACAP as equivalent to Australian qualifications.
The Bachelor of Psychological Science (BPsychSc) provides a comprehensive education in the theories and models that underpin the scientific discipline of psychology, critical / analytical thinking, and research methodology, design and analysis necessary for conducting and evaluating psychological research. The BPsychSc also introduces students to the applications of psychological theory.
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Recommended sequence of enrolments for students commencing full time study based on trimester commencement
Year 1
First trimester
MULT1015 Applications in Context
PSYC1042 Psychology: History, Science and Application 1
Level 100 Elective, ,
Second trimester
MULT1025 Professions and Society
PSYC1052 Foundational Psychological Processes
Level 100 Elective
Third trimester
PSYC2102 Psychology: History, Science and Application 2
MULT1035 Sustainability and Helping Professionals
Level 100 Elective
Year 2,
First trimester
PSYC2112 Foundational Perspectives: Cognition
PSYC2122 Foundational Perspectives: Biological Bases
Level 200 Elective
Second trimester
PSYC2132 Foundational Perspectives: Lifespan Development
Level 200 Elective
Level 200 Elective
Third trimester
PSYC3102 Psychology: History, Science and Application 3
PSYC3112 Individual Differences and Assessment
Level 200 Elective
Year 3,
First trimester
PSYC3122 Abnormal Psychology and Intervention
Level 300 Elective
Level 300 Elective
Second trimester
PSYC3132 Social and Community Psychology
Level 300 Elective
Level 300 Elective
Completion of the Bachelor of Psychological Science provides the necessary qualification for further study at fourth-year level in psychology, such as the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours).
Entry into a fourth year of study is competitive and also requires at least a credit average in 2nd and 3rd year units, as well as a credit or higher in the majority of psychology units.
Completion of a four-year sequence enables provisional registration as a psychologist in Australia and New Zealand for the purpose of working towards general registration.
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Once you graduate from the Bachelor of Psychological Science, you will open doors to a range of possible career opportunities. Listed below are a few typical roles you could consider:
OSHC: 700 AUD per year
