Delve into the realm of human cognition and behavior, and acquire the expertise to enhance the welfare of others through CQUniversity's Bachelor of Psychological Science. This program equips you with a thorough grasp of psychology's fundamental principles, theories, and concepts, along with an exploration of its core research areas. Engage in hands-on learning experiences, culminating in a capstone unit where you can undertake a project or placement, enhancing your readiness for the workforce. Tailor your studies by incorporating complementary disciplines, expanding your professional knowledge to align with your interests and career aspirations.

The overarching objective of this course is to furnish you with a holistic understanding of psychology as a scientific discipline and its practical applications. Aligned with the foundational competencies specified by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) for three-year undergraduate psychology programs, the curriculum immerses you in the principles, theories, and research methodologies of psychology. You'll also delve into various applied and professional contexts of psychology within an ethical and culturally sensitive framework.

Upon successful completion, you'll attain a highly sought-after qualification, recognized universally as a testament to your proficiency in understanding human cognition and behavior, applicable across a spectrum of people-centric professions. However, it's important to note that graduating from this program does not confer the title of 'psychologist'; further study, including an Honours course (fourth year) and an accredited pathway designated by the Psychology Board of Australia, is necessary.

Completion of an accredited three-year psychology sequence qualifies you to apply for admission to the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) program at CQUniversity, paving the way for either practitioner registration coursework or advanced research studies in psychology.

Should you opt to discontinue after the first year, you may exit the program with a Diploma in Behavioural Science.

Please be aware: If you already hold a Bachelor's degree and seek to obtain an accredited undergraduate psychology sequence, consider enrolling in the CF59 Bachelor of Science (Psychology) program.

COURSE FORMAT:
To fulfill the requirements of this program, you must complete 16 core psychology units alongside a selection of eight elective units. Elective units may be drawn from either eight-unit majors or two four-unit minors.

UNIT DETAILS:
For a comprehensive overview of the units available within this course, please refer to the Handbook and navigate to the "Course Structure" tab.

CREDIT TRANSFER DETAILS:
Should you have completed relevant coursework prior to enrolling in this program, you might be eligible for credit transfer.

Individuals with a psychology degree pursue diverse career paths beyond traditional psychology roles. Psychology graduates find employment across a broad spectrum of sectors, including:

- Management
- Industry
- Child safety services
- Clinical practice
- Counseling
- Neuropsychology
- Child development
- Education
- Forensic psychology
- Healthcare
- Coaching
- School counseling

To officially hold the title of Psychologist, individuals must complete a four-year honours-level program, such as our Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours). Subsequently, they may opt for work-based training or apply for admission to specialized higher degree programs.

A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent)

To demonstrate proficiency in English, applicants must meet one of the following language proficiency requirements:

- Achieve an overall band score of at least 6.0 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic), with a minimum score of 5.5 in each subset.

- Attain a minimum score of 550 in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Paper Based Test, along with a minimum Test of Written English (TWE) score of 4.5, or achieve a minimum overall score of 75 in the TOEFL Internet Based Test, with no subset score lower than 17.

- Obtain an overall score of 54 in the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic), with no individual sub-score falling below 46.

- Attain grades of A or B exclusively in each of the four components of the Occupational English Test.