UndergraduatePsychology
Bachelor of Psychological Science
Federation University Australia, Ballarat, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Psychological Science is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and covers developmental, cognitive, social and abnormal psychology alongside personality theory. Students build communication, research, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills across the three-year sequence, with elective subjects available each year to broaden their knowledge base. Graduates move into community welfare and case management, business and industry roles, or continue on to APAC-accredited postgraduate psychology training toward registration as a psychologist.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 3 parts
Year 1: Semester 1Understanding People and BehaviourPSYCB1111Forensic Behavioural Science15 credit pointsBEHAV2004ElectivesSemester 2Understanding the Brain and MindPSYCB1112Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology15 credit pointsPSYCB1003ElectivesGeneral Electives
- Year 2: Semester 1Personality15 credit pointsPSYCB2103Counselling Theory and Practice15 credit pointsPSYCB2105Psychological Research in PracticePSYCB2108Psychology
- Culture
- and First Nations AustraliansPSYCB2109Semester 2Lifespan Development Psychology15 credit pointsPSYCB2102Social Psychology15 credit pointsPSYCB2104Cognitive and Biological Psychology15 credit pointsPSYCB2107Behaviour in the Workplace15 credit pointsBEHAV2003
Year 3: Semester 1Psychological Testing and Assessment15 credit pointsPSYCB3101Psychopathology and Mental Health15 credit pointsPSYCB3115Psychology Research: Advanced Analyses15 credit pointsPSYCB3109General ElectivesSemester 2Applied Helping and Professional Practice15 credit pointsPSYCB3114Advanced Lifespan Psychology15 credit pointsPSYCB3113Psychology Applied Project15 credit pointsPSYCB3112Health and Behaviour Change15 credit pointsBEHAV3003
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Admissions
Entry requirementsEntry requirements (year 12)Admissions Criteria for current Year 12 students and recent secondary graduates (the past 2 years)Prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English.This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.Guaranteed ATARThis program has a guaranteed ATAR.If you meet the program pre-requisites and any ‘Essential Requirements for Admission’, we will guarantee you a place in this program with this ATAR. We use the adjusted ATAR, factoring in subject adjustments and SEAS as detailed below.This is not a minimum ATAR or the lowest ATAR selection rank.Subject AdjustmentsA study score of 35 in any Humanities, Literature, Media, Philosophy or Psychology equals 3 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 5 points.SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme)Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. Entry requirements (non year 12)Admission criteria for applicants with a Higher Education StudyCompulsory: Previous higher education studies with results at a pass level, including any 'single subjects of study', or successful completion of a tertiary preparatory course such as the Federation Access Studies Program (FAST).Adm
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