Bachelor of Psychological Science

This program is for those who are interested in using science to understand people. Be inspired to build new knowledge and discover new things using a variety of scientific methods. Cover a broad range of areas such as mental illness, interventions, the biology of the brain, child development and aging, memory, and decision making. Undertake pre-professional courses each year, preparing you for professional practice. They include guest lectures from practicing psychologists, problem-based workshops, and video material to provide an accurate picture of the range of areas within psychology. This fascinating and evolving field will prepare you to work in a broad range of industries where you can positively impact the lives of others.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Callaghan

Full-time - 3 years

Part-time - 3 years

N/A
65

Ourimbah

Full-time - 3 years

Part-time - 3 years

N/A
65

Structure

Students are required to complete a total of, but no more than, 240 units, comprised of the following: 160 units of core courses; 20 units of science directed courses; 20 units of psychology directed courses; 40 units of electives.

Subjects

  • Study courses in: psychological research methodologies, statistics, cognition and information processing, social psychology and personality, clinical and abnormal behaviour, forensic psychology, health psychology, neuroscience, perceptual processes, learning theory, and developmental psychology.

Entry requirements

  • Year 12 HSC or ATAR equivalent

Recognition

Students receive accreditation through APAC in recognition of their high-quality education and working knowledge. Students who go on to complete an accredited Honours and postgraduate study in Psychology will be eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist.

Study Pathways

To practice as a psychologist, you must complete additional accredited postgraduate studies.