Bachelor of Psychological Science

This course provides the first step in preparing students for a career or further study in psychology. Students are involved in research activities and projects, data analysis and laboratory experiments in order to develop an understanding of psychology principles and their applications to real-world problems and contexts. Students also take electives from ACAP's non-psychology subjects, such as counselling and criminology. These electives help them put the theory they learn during the course into a practical context and diversify their skillset. Students must complete 24 units of study consisting of 13 core psychology units, 6 non-psychology electives, and 5 additional electives, which may be either psychology or non-psychology electives. On completion, they will have the basic requirements needed for further study that is required in the pathway to registration as a psychologist or for working in a range of areas.

Visit the Australian Psychological Society website for more information about psychology registration.

This course is also available on-campus in Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide or Perth.

Areas of study

Psychology and a range of elective areas. By choosing prescribed electives, students can complete a major stream in criminology or in social welfare.

Career opportunities

Community, government, non-government and corporate settings focused on mental health, welfare, counselling, health, criminal justice, employment, ageing, disability, immigration and youth services, human resources, training and recruitment, social and market research.

Professional recognition

This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. Read more about ACAP’s standards and accreditation.

Honours

Available as an additional year (or part-time eqv). Entry to the Honours program is a competitive merit-based application process.

Fees and charges

Refer to ACAP current fee information.