Bachelor of Psychological Science (BPsycSc)
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Introduction
The Bachelor of Psychological Science (BPsycSc) is a new three-year degree in Psychology that identifies you as a specialist in Psychology. You obtain a named degree in Psychology that is readily recognised by employers and which will form the foundation for a valuable and satisfying career.
Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour – our individual characteristics and abilities, how we act in social situations, how our brain works, and how our experiences and biology interact to produce normal and abnormal behaviour.
A degree in Psychology allows you to apply for employment positions that use psychological knowledge. Some examples include family services, counselling services, personnel management, employment agencies, market research, health and social welfare. Further study allows you to become a professional Psychologist working in hospitals, government agencies, universities, or private practice.
Why study the Bachelor of Psychological Science at UNE?
The Bachelor of Psychological Science degree offers a unique pathway to a career in Psychology. It includes units of study as diverse as Social Psychology (the study of human social behaviour), Biopsychology (the study of the brain), Psychological Assessment (the study of tests of human abilities and skills), and Psychopathology (the study of mental illness).
Psychology at UNE has a long and highly regarded record. We offer courses and degrees that are recognised and respected by professional bodies, registration agencies, and other universities throughout Australia and the world. Highly qualified staff research and teach in a wide range of psychology topic areas. UNE consistently rates highly compared to other universities on measures of staff qualifications and national awards for teaching excellence. Because UNE is based in the regional city of Armidale, staff are readily accessible and class sizes are small, ensuring that students receive a high level of individual attention. In addition, UNE offers the flexibility of internal (on-campus) or external (off-campus) study.
Your future will be well cared for by graduating with a Bachelor of Psychological Science.
Summary Information
| Study Mode | On and Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| Commencement | Semester 1 and Semester 2 |
| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place |
| Entry Requirements | Normal admission requirements apply. Assumed knowledge is any two units of English |
Full details of this course can be found in the Course and Unit Catalogue.
Closing Dates
Who should do it?
If you have an interest in health and social welfare, or mental illness, or advertising, or education, or disabilities, then the Bachelor of Psychological Science degree may be for you. More generally, any career that requires interacting with and understanding the way people respond and behave will benefit from the study of Psychology. This new degree allows you to be easily identified as someone who has in-depth knowledge of human behaviour and emotion.
Careers
See the following links for detailed information about career opportunities for graduates with Psychology majors.
The following site provides information in the form of a booklet on Careers for Psychology Graduates
http://www.graduatecareers.com.au/CareerPlanningandResources/careerprofiles/Psychology/index.htm
http://www.gradsonline.com.au can help answer your questions about graduates’ activities, salaries, and jobs.
Contacts
Libby Fitzgerald (phone = 02 6773 3189)
Dr Bruce Stevenson (phone = 02 6773 2565)
Website: www.une.edu.au/bcss/psychology