Bachelor of Psychological Science

Central Queensland University - Online

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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.

Prerequisites

Potential Career Outcomes

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.

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer82.5086.50
Median rank to receive an offer72.5573.97
Lowest rank to receive an offer60.5562.55

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Central Queensland University website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

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University

Central Queensland University

Campus

Online

Course Type

Bachelors Degree

Study Area

Arts

Indicative ATAR

60.55

Delivery Mode

Online

Duration

Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: 6 years

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