Course overview
The Bachelor of Psychological Science, through its APAC-accredited sequence in psychology, provides a comprehensive coverage of psychology, with studies in interpersonal communication skills, lifespan development, biological psychology, social psychology, abnormal psychology, individual differences, cross-cultural psychology, and other areas of applied psychology as well as research methods. Students will graduate with sought-after skills in research, communication and problem-solving. The course also offers a four-unit minor, equipping students well for a diverse range of careers and/or further study in psychology and human behaviour.
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Professional recognition
This course is currently accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and undergoing scheduled re-accreditation for 2025 onwards. Upon completion of an APAC-accredited undergraduate degree, students who go on to complete Honours in Psychology will be eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. Note that after completion of an APAC-accredited undergraduate degree, a further minimum of three years education and training in psychology is required to register as a psychologist in Australia.
Practical experience
100 hours of community engagement during third year. Before students can begin community engagement for this course, they may have to meet mandatory state or territory legal and industry policy requirements.
Honours
Available as an additional year to meritorious students who wish to undertake research training to make a contribution to scholarship and evidence-based psychology practice.
Fees and charges
Visit the ACU website for general information about tuition fees.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
Child welfare and development, community work, education, health, human resources, marketing and market research, registered practising psychologist (with postgraduate study).
Majors
Areas of study
Psychology.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- Applicants with recent secondary education Assumed knowledge: English Standard (Band 2) or English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 3). Read more about Admission criteria for applicants with recent secondary education. Other applicants Read more about Admission criteria for applicants with recent secondary education. Admission criteria for applicants with higher education study. Admission criteria for applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study. Admission criteria for applicants with work and life experience. Also refer to the ACU general admission criteria.
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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Campuses & intake dates
- Strathfield (Mount St Mary)NSW