Bachelor of Psychological Science

Central Queensland University - Online

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Overview

The Bachelor of Psychological Science leads to a wealth of career opportunities in professions that require an understanding of human behaviour such as human resources, business management, counselling and more. In addition, this 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. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Psychological Science.

Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 26 in any English.

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 26 in any English.

Potential Career Outcomes

Not everyone with a psychology degree goes on to work as a psychologist and people with a psychology degree are employed in a wide band diverse range of areas including:
  • management
  • industry
  • child safety officer
  • clinical work
  • counselling
  • neuropsychology
  • child development
  • education
  • forensic
  • health
  • coaching
  • school guidance officer

Admission Criteria

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

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University

Central Queensland University

Campus

Online

Course Type

Bachelors Degree

Study Area

Arts

Delivery Mode

Online

Duration

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

Indicative ATAR

Unknown

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Courses
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