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Bachelor of Psychological Science

Official Abbreviation BPsychSc
Course Type Undergraduate
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Semester 1 On Campus
Armidale Semester 2 On Campus
Armidale Semester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus
Course Duration
  • 3 Years Full-time
  • 6 Years Part-time
2008 UAI 70
2008 OP 14
Fees Commonwealth Supported Place
Total Credit Points 144
Overview

The Bachelor of Psychological Science degree provides a thorough grounding in psychology and is immediately recognisable in the workplace. You study more Psychology units as you progress through each year of the degree. This provides an opportunity to explore other areas of interest in the early years of your degree but achieve a thorough grounding in Psychology by the time you graduate. You obtain a balanced education as well as a specialisation in Psychology. The degree includes Psychology units as diverse as Social Psychology (the study of human social behaviour), Biopsychology (the study of the brain), Psychological Assessment (conducting tests of human abilities and skills), and Psychopathology (the study of mental illness). Students with sufficient grades are eligible for entry into our accredited postgraduate fourth year.

Intensive Schools Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.
Entry Requirements

Normal admission requirements apply. Assumed knowledge is any two units in English.

Additional Entry Requirements N/A
Course Rules
N/A
Career Opportunities

The Bachelor of Psychological Science allows you to apply for employment positions that use psychological knowledge. Positions are available in a wide range of public, private and non-profit settings. Examples include human service organisations, employment agencies, counselling services, personnel management, market research, health and community services.

Practical, Clinical or Work Experience

Candidates may elect to include a work experience unit in their program. This component equips students with hands-on practical experience in the field with local industry and service providers.

Double Degree Opportunities None
Advanced Standing Students may apply for advanced standing towards the degree on the basis of previous tertiary study.
Fast Track None
Other Benefits

Professional recognition: A three-year sequence in psychology that is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.

Honours Graduates who have achieved sufficient grades in Psychology units are eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Psychology or the Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology.
Scholarships The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents.
Further Information

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How to apply

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