Bachelor of Psychological Science

About this Course

This exciting international dual degree provides students with an opportunity to learn about the important field of psychology while gaining valuable international experience.

It is your bridge to employment opportunities in many different fields, including mental health, human resources, or child and family services. You’ll learn how to analyse and research behaviour and be able to explain interactions between people and their environment.

It involves three years’ study at ECU and one at the University of Portsmouth, UK. You’ll graduate with two degrees – a Bachelor of Psychological Science from ECU and a Bachelor of Science (Hons) Psychological Sciences from the University of Portsmouth (UK).

Note: When you graduate, you’ll have a pathway to Honours and postgraduate studies, leading to registration as a psychologist. This course is accredited with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council and recognised internationally. Students who graduate with an equivalent classification of 2:2 or higher (in the British system) will be eligible to apply for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

• Academic Admission requirements (Band 3)

  All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • AQF Cert IV;
  • Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
  • Undergraduate Certificate;
  • Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test;*
  • University Preparation Course;*
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course; or*
  • Experience Based Entry Scheme.*

  * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

  For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities in psychology span across many fields, including in mental health, human resources, child and family services, alcohol and drug counselling, rehabilitation and disability, migrant support or research and policy development. Any job or role that involves understanding and guiding human behaviour, showing empathy and compassion, and displaying skills such as the ability to evaluate the needs of a client, write formal reports, and keep accurate and organised records. This course will prepare students for further postgraduate studies in psychology.

Possible future job titles

Public Sector Worker, Government Agency Worker, Market Researcher, Children and Family Service Provider, Marketer, Human Resource Worker, Statistician, Mental Health Services Worker, Financial Service Worker, Police Force Officer