Course overview
This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of the scientific discipline of psychology and its applications. The course is delivered in accordance with the foundational (level one) competencies for three-year undergraduate psychology programs as specified by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Students will acquire an understanding of the underlying principles, theories and concepts within the discipline. In addition, students will develop knowledge of the range of core research areas that make up the discipline, and an understanding of the methodologies and statistical techniques used by researchers for information gathering and analysis. There will be opportunities for students to explore applied and professional uses of psychology. In addition, students will be introduced to psychological theory, research, and applied and professional uses of psychology in an ethical and culturally responsive context. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Psychological Science.
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Career Opportunities
Career opportunities exist in areas including, management, industry, child safety officer, clinical work, counselling, neuropsychology, child development, education, forensic, health, coaching, school guidance officer. In order to use the title Psychologist, students must first complete a 4-year honours level course, such as CQUniversity's Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) and then complete an accredited Psychology Board of Australia pathway.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C)
English requirement
IELTS 6, no band below 5.5TOEFL iBT 60, no band below 15PTE Academic 50, no band below 42Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169, no band below 162
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
- BundabergQLDJuly 2026
- BundabergQLDMarch 2026
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