Bachelor of Psychological Science Australian Catholic University (ACU)

Gain a comprehensive understanding of psychology, with in-depth studies in topics such as, lifespan development, biological psychology, social psychology, abnormal psychology, individual differences, and research methods. While gaining an approved Level 1 Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) sequence in psychology, which is the first step in becoming a psychologist, you will also acquire sought-after employable skills in research, communication and problem-solving.

Minimum Duration:

3 years full-time or equivalent part-time

Campus:

Melbourne, Strathfield

In today's fast-paced and challenging world, understanding human behaviour is a vital skill. The Bachelor of Psychological Science will help you understand human functioning in a broad range of professional settings.

You will graduate from the degree having completed a sequence in psychology accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as a Level 1 Program. This sequence will ensure graduates acquire an advanced understanding of human behaviour and mental processes, and develop employable skills that are highly regarded by industry leaders.

The degree also helps you prepare for optional further postgraduate study which may lead to registration as a professional psychologist.

If you already hold a bachelor's degree, you may be interested in our 100 credit point online APAC-accredited Level 1 program, the Graduate Diploma in Psychology.

Entry requirements

An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12, or equivalent:

State Prerequisites

NSW

English (Standard) (Band 2) or EAL (Band 3)

VIC

Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in any other English.

International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

English language requirements

Applicants require an academic IELTS minimum overall score of 7.0 (with a minimum score of 7.0 in all bands), or an equivalent acceptable test score as outlined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy (see English Language Proficiency).