Bachelor of Psychological Science

Bond University

Australia, Gold Coast

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Bond University

Australia , Gold Coast

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

062655C

Campuses

Gold Coast

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2026

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Duration 6 semester(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 23,960 / semester(s)

Next Intake January-2026

Bachelor of Psychological Science

About

Psychology is the science of human behaviour. Delving deep into the processes of the mind, it helps us explain why we act the way we do as individuals and how we operate collectively as a society.

Bond University’s School of Psychology has earned a reputation as a leader in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research. It offers the full suite of psychology qualifications required to gain registration as a practising psychologist; all of which are accredited with conditions by the Australian Psychological Accreditation Council (APAC) and approved by the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA).

The Bachelor of Psychological Science is the first step on that pathway, giving you an introduction to a broad range of concepts including biological psychology; social psychology; cognitive psychology; personality, learning and behaviour; cross-cultural psychology; psychopathology; motivation and emotion; and developmental psychology.

You will also learn to understand, evaluate, and apply research methods, and analyse and interpret data by participating in the Cognitive Research Labs.

The Bachelor of Psychological Science is recognised by APAC as the equivalent of the first three years of the six-year psychology training pathway. With Bond’s accelerated three-semesters-per-year timetable, you can complete the Bachelor qualification in just 2 years and the full bachelor’s to fourth year to master’s pathway to registration in 4 years 8 months.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

General Secondary Education Certificate 85%

Grade average of final year results. Converted to a percentage scale where 50% = pass if otherwise reported.

General Secondary Education Certificate (Successful Completion) and required SAT score 1020

Overall test score. Where multiple test results have been presented, the overall test result providing the best rank will be used.

English Program Requirements

English language proficiency requirements

Bond's programs are taught and assessed in English, so depending on your educational background and citizenship, you may be required to provide evidence that your English language ability meets our requirements. This may include submitting results from an approved English Language Test taken in the past two years - you can see the required results for the most common approved tests below. There are other ways to demonstrate English language proficiency and gain entry into this program, including demonstrating prior study in English, or other qualifications. If your qualification does not meet the English language requirements then you will need to provide an English proficiency test for admission.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Overall score 7.0 with no sub score less than 6.5
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic Overall score 65 with no Communicative Scores below 58
Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT): Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) Overall score 94, no scores below 24 in Writing, and 20 in Speaking, Reading and Listening

Career

Where will your degree take you?

The Bachelor of Psychological Science opens the door to a wide range of rewarding careers where you can make a real difference in the lives of others: Careers based on helping people suffering from trauma, mental health issues and physical disabilities; or where you can predict and change behaviours or improve performance – on the sporting field, in the workplace and in dealing with everyday life.

With a strong emphasis on critical thinking, communication and analytical skills, undergraduate qualifications in psychology can be applied to careers in private enterprise, government, and community settings. Some of the many possibilities include education (counselling, behaviour management), business (change management and organisational psychology), human resources and career guidance, criminal justice and child protection, sport, exercise and athlete performance, rehabilitation (counselling) and research to name a few.

Once fully registered as a practicing Psychologist, graduates can specialise and be endorsed in nine areas of practice, including:

Clinical neuropsychology   
Clinical psychology   
Community psychology   
Counselling psychology   
Educational and developmental psychology   
Forensic psychology   
Health psychology   
Organisational psychology 
Sport and exercise psychology

Outcomes

Clinical psychologist

A clinical psychologist is a mental health specialist who provides psychological services and support to people with varying mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and drug or alcohol abuse. Seek (2021) projects a 22.8 per cent job growth in the next five years, with a median salary of $90-$120k.

General psychologist

A general psychologist can find employment in a range of industries such as public administration, support services and human resources, as well as research institutes. Seek (2021) projects a 22.8 per cent job growth in the next five years, with a median salary of $80-$110k.