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Bachelor of Psychological Science

ProviderJames Cook University
Course code: QTAC311081UniversityStudy area: PsychologyData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesJanuary 2026 · Townsville · QLD

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).

Course record

Career Opportunities
Human service organisations including the health sector, educational facilities, consumer research, marketing, human resource management.

Entry requirements

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24-25

Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.

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

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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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%

Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • TownsvilleQLDJanuary 2026
  • TownsvilleQLD