The Bachelor of Psychological Science provides a thorough grounding in psychology. You study more Psychology units as you progress through each year of the course. This provides an opportunity to explore other areas of interest in the early years of your degree but achieve a thorough grounding in Psychology by the time you graduate. The result is a balanced education, as well as a specialisation in Psychology. The degree includes Psychology units as diverse as Social Psychology (the study of human social behaviour), Biopsychology (the study of the brain), Psychological Assessment (conducting tests of human abilities and skills), and Psychopathology (the study of mental illness). In addition, an optional Minor in Criminology is available within the course.

Course Aims

The Bachelor of Psychological Science provides an accredited three year undergraduate sequence in psychology. This involves a thorough grounding in the core areas of psychology, plus an opportunity to explore specialist areas, while also allowing the student to study other areas of interest.

144 Total Credit Points.

Offerings:

Trimester 1

• TRI-1-OL-FT-ARMIDALE
• TRI-1-OL-PT-ARMIDALE
• TRI-1-ON-FT-ARMIDALE
• TRI-1-ON-PT-ARMIDALE

Trimester 2

• TRI-2-OL-FT-ARMIDALE
• TRI-2-OL-PT-ARMIDALE
• TRI-2-ON-FT-ARMIDALE
• TRI-2-ON-PT-ARMIDALE

Trimester 3

• TRI-3-OL-PT-ARMIDALE

The Graduate Careers Council of Australia reports a strong demand in Australia for people with psychology qualifications. Many careers are enhanced by a knowledge of psychological principles, for example those that require you to interact with other people or provide services and care for others.  

The research and data analysis skills that you will develop as part of the course are also highly valued in the workplace. You will graduate with a strong foundation for further postgraduate study in psychology, and in many other fields, including counselling and education.  

Some of the career opportunities that you could consider include: 

• learning support worker 
• market research 
• family services and support work
• youth justice or youth support work
• human resources 
• management roles in health and social care.

For direct admission into undergraduate courses offered by UNE you must have completed an educational qualification considered to be at least equivalent to completion of Year 12 in Australia.

An IELTS (Academic) overall score of at least 6.0 with no sub-band less than 5.5; or equivalent TOEFL score of at least 213 in the computer-based test; or at least 79 in the internet-based test with no less than 22 in the written component; or a PTE Academic minimum overall score of 57 with no skill less than 50;