Course overview
As a graduate, you have specialised skills for challenging and complex practice in a variety of settings including mental health, drug and alcohol prevention, and disabilities, and in the development and delivery of community services, counselling, and family-centred intervention. You can choose elective units in areas of psychology and social work including family and youth services, community practice, and international social work. A social work honours program based on GPA is available at the end of third year. This course is an Australian Association of Social Workers accredited qualification. Registration to practise as a psychologist requires further study.
This course is covered by the QUT Offer Guarantee and Year 12 Early Offer Scheme.
For more course information, visit Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Social Work at QUT.
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24.4-26.8Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.
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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Upcoming intakes
- Kelvin GroveQLDFebruary 2026
- Kelvin GroveQLDJuly 2026
- Kelvin GroveQLD