Bachelor of Psychological Science

Course Details

In the Bachelor of Psychological Science, you will develop an integrated understanding of human behaviour including social-cultural perspectives, motivations, health and psychopathology as well as the fundamental premise of psychology as an empirically based science. Key study areas include: abnormal psychology, introduction to forensic psychology, counselling, learning and motivation, cognitive psychology, the biological bases of behaviour, research methods, social psychology. The Bachelor of Psychological Science will also prepare you for the Honours program, as well as postgraduate professional coursework.

Qualification: Bachelor Degree (Pass)

Course structure: The first year provides a general introduction to psychology and the research methods that underpin psychology. In the first year, students will also cover ethics, indigenous protocols and intercultural sensitivity which are essential skills for psychological practice. In the second year, students will explore the main areas of psychology, such as social and cognitive psychology, in more detail, while in the third year these basic principles will be applied to higher level topics such as abnormal psychology and personality. Throughout the course, there are opportunities for students to take specialist electives.