Overview

The Bachelor of Science (Psychology) is a unique graduate entry course allowing students with a previous undergraduate degree to study 12 psychology units and satisfy a three-year accredited psychology degree.

This course integrates practical and professional development opportunities and features a strong focus on problem-based learning experiences. Students will develop highly relevant knowledge of human thought and behaviour that can be applied in a variety of people-oriented careers. Students will have the opportunity to enhance their research skills and focus on the various methodologies and statistical techniques adopted by researchers already within the profession.

Students completing the Bachelor of Science (Psychology) will be eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours).

Prerequisites

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

Bachelor Degree: A completed Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent 3 year Bachelor degree.

Potential Career Outcomes

You may choose a career path that requires a sound understanding of human behaviour such as:
  • human resource management
  • rehabilitation
  • business management
  • teaching
  • school guidance counselling
  • scientific research
  • public health
  • defence
  • special education.
If you would like to become registered as a psychologist, you will need to complete further study.

Admission Criteria

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

Course Seeker

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