| Duration | 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time |
| Location | Rockhampton and Online |
| Next start term | Term 1, 2025 |
| Study mode | On Campus, Online |
| Course code | CC43 |
| CRICOS | 084516K |
| First-year fee | A$35,040 (Indicative) |
Overview
Explore your interest in human thought and behaviour and gain the knowledge and skills to enhance the health and wellbeing of others with CQUni's Bachelor of Psychological Science. You will develop a comprehensive understanding of the underlying principles, theories and concepts of the psychology discipline and develop your knowledge of the range of core research areas that make up the discipline. Benefit from practically oriented learning to gain work-ready skills through a capstone unit where you have the opportunity to complete a project or placement opportunity. Tailor your studies in complementary disciplines to extend your professional knowledge to suit your interests and career goals.
The Bachelor of Psychological Science course will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the theoretical, scientific and technical knowledge of the discipline of psychology. The course will prepare you for a career in contexts that require an understanding of human behaviour and development, behaviour change and research methodology alongside strong verbal and written communication skills.
In this course, you will develop knowledge of the range of core scientific and research areas that make up psychology, and an understanding of the methodologies and statistical techniques used by researchers for information gathering and analysis. You will learn how to engage in professional written and verbal communication and how to engage in research and professional practice in an ethical and culturally- and socially-responsive manner. There will be opportunities for you to explore applied and professional uses of psychology and work in teams to solve industry-based problems.
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). You can complete further study through the CQUniversity 1-year Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) degree and then undertake accredited postgraduate study to gain registration as a psychologist.
If you have successfully completed the first year of the course, but do not wish to continue in the course you may request to exit the course with a Diploma in Behavioural Science.
Note: If you already have an existing Bachelor's degree and wish to obtain an accredited undergraduate psychology sequence, consider enrolling in CF59 Bachelor of Science (Psychology).
Study experience
- Accredited Qualification
- Authentic Learning Experiences
- Experienced Teaching Team
- Seamless Pathways
Career Opportunities
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
In order to use the title Psychologist, you must first take a 4 year honours level course, such as our Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) and then either seek work based training or apply for admission onto a specialised higher degree.
Structure & Availability
The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below.
Available locations
Your course
You must complete 24 units (144 credits):
- 1The core structure (16 units)
- 2One eight-unit minor OR two four-unit minors
Unit details
The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.
Community and Public Health
Combine your psychology studies with the foundations of community and public health. You'll learn of the impact chronic diseases have on the Australian community and policy outcomes.
Additional information
Psychology Capstone - PSYC13026
This unit provides students with the opportunity to reflect upon and apply their acquired discipline-specific knowledge in psychology to a range of professional contexts. There will be a focus on the transition into the workforce or further study. Students will complete a supervised project to address a real-world issue as presented by a representative from an existing organisation. Students will draw upon their psychology and professional expertise to develop and present workable solutions to a professional client.
If you have already completed a study relevant to the course you have enrolled in, you may be eligible for credit transfer.
Requirements
To be eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
During your study
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.
Fees & Scholarships
Course fees
This is an approximate cost of enrolling in this course, shown in Australian dollars (A$), for one academic year and is based on a full-time study load (8 units over 2 terms).
Your actual fees may vary, depending on the units that you select to study and your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change.
A scholarship can help with the costs involved with living on campus, laptops and technology, childcare, study and living expenses, travel, and more.
You may be eligible for up to 25% international scholarship funded by the University.
We also offer other scholarships to support international students and encourage you to apply for the one that's right for you.
In addition to your international course tuition fees, you must have sufficient funds to cover other study and living expenses.
This will include costs such as textbooks, accommodation, visa applications, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), general living, etc.
How to apply
Our easy to use online application system for international students will guide you through the process of applying for a course at CQUniversity Australia.
