Bachelor of Psychological Science
Why study the Bachelor of Psychological Science at UNE?
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.
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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.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
3 Years Full-time6 Years Part-time
FEES
Commonwealth Supported PlaceATAR / OP
72.55 / 142010 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 1, On Campus
Semester 2, Off Campus
Semester 2, On Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
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| Official Abbreviation | BPsychSc | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| 2009 ATAR | 72.55 | |||||||||||||||
| 2009 UAI | 70 | |||||||||||||||
| 2009 OP | 14 | |||||||||||||||
| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 144 | |||||||||||||||
| Benefits | Professional recognition: A three-year sequence in psychology that is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. |
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| How to apply |
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on-campus through UAC or QTAC. For more information, click here
All other students apply directly to UNE. For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | Normal admission requirements apply. Assumed knowledge is any two units in English. |
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| 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. |
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| Advanced Standing | Students may apply for advanced standing towards the degree on the basis of previous tertiary study. |
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| 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. |
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| Scholarships | The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents. |
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| Further Information | 
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To qualify for the award a candidate shall complete a total of 144 credit points with not more than 60 credit points at 100-level.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 78 cps |
| Elective Units | 66 cps |
| Total | 144 cps |