Bachelor of Psychological Science
36 monthsProgramme duration
28,224 AUDTuition Fee/year
Jan, AugStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Psychology
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
In the Bachelor of Psychological Science , you will develop an integrated understanding of human behaviour including social-cultural perspective, motivations, health and psychopathology as well as the fundamental premise of psychology as an empirically based science.
Key study areas include:
The Bachelor of Psychological Science will also prepare you for the Honours program, as well as postgraduate professional coursework or supervised training in psychology.
Professional recognition 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.
Key study areas include:
- abnormal psychology
- introduction to forensic psychology
- counselling.
- learning and motivation
- cognitive psychology
- the biological bases of behaviour
- research methods
- social-cultural psychology
The Bachelor of Psychological Science will also prepare you for the Honours program, as well as postgraduate professional coursework or supervised training in psychology.
Professional recognition 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.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Psychology
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
In the Bachelor of Psychological Science , you will develop an integrated understanding of human behaviour including social-cultural perspective, motivations, health and psychopathology as well as the fundamental premise of psychology as an empirically based science.
Key study areas include:
The Bachelor of Psychological Science will also prepare you for the Honours program, as well as postgraduate professional coursework or supervised training in psychology.
Professional recognition 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.
Key study areas include:
- abnormal psychology
- introduction to forensic psychology
- counselling.
- learning and motivation
- cognitive psychology
- the biological bases of behaviour
- research methods
- social-cultural psychology
The Bachelor of Psychological Science will also prepare you for the Honours program, as well as postgraduate professional coursework or supervised training in psychology.
Professional recognition 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.
Admission Requirements
60+
1200+
5.5+
60+
6+
50+
169+
24+
140+
100+
- Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*.
- Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.
- Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.
- Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
- Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 140.
- Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course.
- Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.
- Defence members with service of 1 year or more at the following ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course:
- ~Air Force: Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, Corporal, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman
- ~Army: Corporal, Lance Corporal, Private
- ~Navy: Able Seaman, Leading Seaman, Seaman
3 Years
Jan
Aug
Tuition fees
Domestic
6,684 AUD
International
28,224 AUD
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