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Bachelor of Psychological Science

Understand why some people succeed and others don’t.

Bachelor of Psychological Science

Key Info About this course Structure Before Applying Admission Criteria What you'll learn Your Career Pathways

KEY INFORMATION

National CRICOS Course Code

071878B

Course length

3 years full-time (or part-time equivalent)

Fees

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AQF

Study modes

On-campus in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne or Perth, via online delivery or via blended delivery which combines online study with compulsory on-campus workshops, or a combination of all. You will need to have access to a computer and the internet, study mode availability is subject to unit requirements and trimester enrolments.

Only available to international students on-campus in Melbourne and Sydney.

Intake & start dates

1ST TRIMESTER

Mon 4 Feb 2019

2nd TRIMESTER

Mon 27 May 2019

3rd TRIMESTER

Mon 16 Sep 2019

About this course

Understand success. Lead a progressive career in psychology.

You’re intrigued by the human mind, and how our immediate environment affects our thinking and actions. Our Bachelor of Psychological Science gives you deep insight into why we think and act the way we do, with an understanding of the connection between an individual, society and culture.

This could be the first step on the path to training and registering as a psychologist in Australia or another career where understanding human behaviour is beneficial. You also have the option to complete a major stream in Criminology or Social Welfare.

This course is accredited without conditions by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) in Sydney and Melbourne. This course is accredited with conditions in Brisbane.

Structure

24 UNITS

What you'll learn

Expertise in human behaviour forms the foundation of all our courses including our Bachelor of Psychological Science.

Explore with an applied focus:

Evidence based approaches
Professional Issues and Applications
Research Methodology
Biology, learning and cognition
The individual, society and culture
Learning and memory
Life span development
Social psychology
Psychopathology
Psychological measurement and assessment
Intercultural diversity and Indigenous psychology
Personality and individual differences (elective)
Behavioural neuroscience (elective)
Psychology of sex and intimate relationships (elective)

See the complete course guide here.

Before Applying

Chat to one of our ACAP course advisors to make sure you’re picking the right course for your goals. Think about funding options, and whether full-time or part-time study suits your commitments. We’ve also got some entry requirements and practical components to complete.

Feel free to get in touch with us

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Admission Criteria

Meet one of the following criteria:

Participate in a screening interview (online or by phone); and
Be 21 years or above at the date of commencement; or
Completion of a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (or equivalent); or
Completion of a Certificate IV or above (or equivalent); or
Admission to an undergraduate degree at an Australian University (or equivalent)

International student IELTS requirement: Academic IELTS minimum overall band of 6.0 with no individual band below 5.5 completed in the last two years (or equivalent).

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by ACAP as equivalent to Australian qualifications.

The accrediting body may have additional requirements, including minimum English language, to meet professional accreditation standards. For more information on meeting those requirements visit psychologycouncil.org.au

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