OpenBachelor degreeSociety and Culture

Bachelor of Psychological Science

ProviderJames Cook University
Course code: QTAC311081UniversityStudy area: Society and CultureCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

First year consists of introductory subjects in psychology and sociology. Second and third years consist of advanced subjects including social psychology, lifespan development, abnormal psychology, brain and behaviour, intercultural psychology, memory and cognition, psychological assessment, statistical and research methods, forensic psychology, personality, counselling, health psychology, environmental psychology, and cognitive neuroscience. Following successful completion of the Bachelor of Psychological Science, high achieving students can study for a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) or the Graduate Diploma of Psychology. For current course information, visit Bachelor of Psychological Science at JCU.
Combined degrees: Refer to entries for: B Business/B Psychological Science (not accounting major).

Entry requirements

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IB Diploma

~53.33%
English requirement
Cambridge C1 Advanced 169, no component below 169Cambridge C2 Proficiency 169, no component below 169IELTS Academic 6, no band below 6PTE Academic 50, no component below 50TOEFL iBT 60, no component below 18

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Student profile

Total students63
#2025
Higher education entry24 · 38.1%
38.1%
School leavers (ATAR)16 · 25.4%
25.4%
Secondary education10 · 15.9%
15.9%
Vocational pathway<5 · <5%
<5%
Other entry pathways<5 · <5%
<5%
International students7 · 11.1%
11.1%

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

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