Course Catalogue

There are inherent requirements for this course. Students must read and understand the requirements for this course.

In the Bachelor of Psychological Science, you will develop an integrated understanding of human behaviour including social-cultural perspectives, motivations, health and psychopathology as well as the fundamental premise of psychology as an empirically based science.

Key study areas include:

• abnormal psychology
• introduction to forensic psychology
• counselling
• learning and motivation
• cognitive psychology
• the biological bases of behaviour
• research methods
• social psychology

The Bachelor of Psychological Science will also prepare you for the Honours program, as well as postgraduate professional coursework.

This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and will prepare you for entry into an Honours year in psychology. During your studies, you will also be eligible to join the Australian Psychological Society.

In addition to a first step on the route to clinical psychology practice, students graduating from this course also find career opportunities in child and family services, child protection, community health and welfare, drug and alcohol, disability and rehabilitation services, health service management, research and evaluation, policy and planning, human resources management, advertising and marketing.