Bachelor of Psychological Science

Federation University Australia

About

The Bachelor of Psychological Sciences is accredited with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and explores a range of subjects on human thought and behaviour including developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, social psychology, abnormal psychology and personality.Throughout your studies, you’ll develop a solid foundation to equip you with the communication, research, critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to meet the high demand for graduates in psychology.

You will also broaden your knowledge with elective subjects throughout first, second and third year.As a graduate, you may work in community welfare and case management, business and industry, youth and family support, the criminal justice system, marketing or research.If you wish to progress to further study and pursue registration as a psychologist, the Bachelor of Psychological Science is a pathway to fourth year programs including the Bachelor of Psychological Sciences (Honours) and the Graduate Diploma of Psychology.Following fourth year studies, you may progress into a masters program, receiving registration as a psychologist upon graduation.

Structure

Sample structures are just one example of the many options available within your chosen course. Please contact Federation University for further information on available options.

Please note this is a sample structure only and is not to be used for enrolment purposes. To enrol, please refer to the information provided to you by Federation University for your individual program structure or view our enrolment information page.

To view current subject information and cost, click on the individual subject name below, or click here to view current subject information and cost for ALL subjects.

Year 1

Semester 1

INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY PSYCB1003, 15 credit points

INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY A: BIOLOGICAL AND COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY PSYCB1101, 15 credit points

Semester 2

INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY B: PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES PSYCB1102, 15 credit points

STATISTICAL METHODS STATS1000, 15 credit points

Year 2

Semester 1

LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT PSYCHOLOGY PSYCB2102, 15 credit points

COUNSELLING THEORY AND PRACTICE PSYCB2105, 15 credit points

PSYCHOLOGY, CULTURE AND INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIANS PSYCB2106, 15 credit points

Semester 2

PERSONALITY PSYCB2103, 15 credit points

SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY PSYCB2104, 15 credit points

COGNITIVE AND BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY PSYCB2107, 15 credit points

Year 3

Semester 1

ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY PSYCB3102, 15 credit points

PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH: REVIEW PSYCB3108, 15 credit points

PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH: ADVANCED ANALYSES PSYCB3109, 15 credit points

Semester 2

PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING AND ASSESSMENT PSYCB3101, 15 credit points

PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH: PROJECT PSYCB3110, 30 credit points

Entry requirements

Entry requirements (year 12)

Admissions Criteria for current Year 12 students (2020) and recent secondary graduates (2019 and 2018)

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 ATAR

This 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 Adjustments

A 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 Study

This course uses the applicants’ entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Compulsory: Previous higher education studies with results at a pass level, including any 'single subjects of study', or successful completion of a tertiary preparatory program such as the FedUni Foundation Access Studies Program (FAST).

Admission criteria for applications with a Vocational Education and Training study

This course uses the applicants’ entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Compulsory: Successful completion of a relevant VET qualification at Certificate III level or higher.

Admission criteria for applications with work and life experience

This course uses the applicants’ entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Compulsory: Applicants who have not completed secondary education, or undertaken any TAFE or university studies should include a personal statement detailing all relevant experience to strengthen their application.

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