Bachelor of Psychological Science - study psychology at ACAP

Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind and behaviour. The knowledge base of psychology is developed through creating and testing theories about what determines how people think, feel and behave at an individual, group, organisational and community level

Our 3 year Bachelor of Psychological Sciences provide the first step on the path to training and registering as a psychologist. It is recognised by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).

FEE-Help available.

Career opportunities from a Bachelor of Psychological Science with ACAP

Career opportunities for graduates with psychology degrees vary depending on the level of study completed. Graduates of three year psychology degrees work in areas such as:

  • Health and social welfare
  • Social and/or market research
  • Human services
  • Mental health, disability and aging services
  • Juvenile justice, immigration and refugee support services
  • Business: human resources, training, marketing, management
  • Corporations: consulting firms, and market research companies,
  • Community and non-government organisations
  • Government departments and agencies

The Bachelor of Psychological Sciences also provides a pathway to further study in psychology and related fields

Quick Glance at the Bachelor of Psychological Science with ACAP

Course length

Minimum 2 years (6 trimesters) F/T or 5 years 
P/T. Maximum 4 years (12 trimesters) F/T
or 9 years P/T.

Entry requirementsMinimum ATAR of 65 + statement OR Mature   Age entry with statement and interview
Available toDomestic and International Students
StudyOn-campus in Sydney only
Units

24 Units of study comprising of:
13 core (required) psychology units,
3 or 4 psychology electives
7 or 8 non psychology electives.

FundingFEE-HELP and scholarships will be available

See more details in the Course Guide >>

Latest info for Applying 2012 >>

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  • Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind and behaviour. The knowledge base of psychology is developed through creating and testing theories about what determines how people think, feel and behave at an individual, group, organisational and community level
    Career opportunities for graduates with psychology degrees vary depending on the level of study completed.

  • Graduates of three year psychology degrees work in areas such as:

    • Health and social welfare
    • Social and/or market research
    • Human services
    • Mental health, disability and aging services
    • Juvenile justice, immigration and refugee support services
    • Business: human resources, training, marketing, management
    • Corporations: consulting firms, and market research companies,
    • Community and non-government organisations
    • Government departments and agencies