Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification
We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry
Academic IELTS of 6.0 or equivalent, with no band score below 6.0
Understand the ‘why’ at a whole new level
Discover the science behind how and why people think, feel, and behave the way they do with the UC Bachelor of Science in Psychology. In this course, you will learn how to use science and evidence-based practice to understand human behaviour in a wide range of settings.
In only three years, you will learn the foundations of psychology and gain the knowledge, understanding and the contacts to go on to explore a range of career and study opportunities once you graduate
This course is especially advantageous to those studying double-degrees in law, business, and sport & exercise science – alternatively you can choose to do a secondary major in many areas, including counselling, health science, and sports.
UC also offers extensive Work Integrated Learning opportunities including placements in local, national and international organisations - if available.
This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council and opens opportunities for further study in psychology at honours and masters levels.
Study a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at UC and you will:
be introduced to the latest theory, practice, and research in a diverse range of areas of psychology including developmental, physiological, social, and cognitive
focus on applied psychology and research
be able to choose elective units in sport and performance psychology, health psychology, and forensic psychology
gain transferable skills that are highly sought after by a diverse range of employers including critical analysis, communication, problem solving, teamwork, and research
graduate from a fully accredited course and be eligible for entry into professional postgraduate training courses in clinical and other areas of psychology
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Standard Full Time, Semester 1 Commencing
Year 1
Semester 1
Professional Orientation (Psychology) (11474)
Psychology Across the Life-Span (10445)
Understanding People and Behaviour (11399)
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Foundations of Psychology (10444)
Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences (11398)
Two Open Elective Units
Year 2
Semester 1
Two Open Elective Units
Experimental Psychology (7118)
Learning and Cognition (10447)
Semester 2
Personality and Individual Differences (7122)
Open Elective Unit
Physiological Psychology (7120)
Professional Practice (Health) 1 (11401)
Year 3
Semester 1
Industry and Community Engagement (Health) (10120)
Psychopathology (7128)
Survey Research and Design in Psychology (7126)
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Motivation and Emotion (7124)
Professional Evidence (Psychology) (10446)
Social Psychology (7125)
A Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree from UC opens many doors and can lead to a diverse range of study and career options in any of the following areas:
psychologist (subject to further studies)
human resources
policy and research
health and welfare
public relations
media
marketing and advertising
disability support
community health
counselling
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
