Bachelor of Psychological Science

The Bachelor of Psychological Sciences is accredited with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and explores a range of subjects on human thought and behaviour including developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, social psychology, abnormal psychology and personality.

Throughout your studies, you’ll develop a solid foundation to equip you with the communication, research, critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to meet the high demand for graduates in psychology. You will also broaden your knowledge with elective subjects throughout first, second and third year.

As a graduate, you may work in community welfare and case management, business and industry, youth and family support, the criminal justice system, marketing or research.

If you wish to progress to further study and pursue registration as a psychologist, the Bachelor of Psychological Science is a pathway to the fourth year program the Bachelor of Psychological Sciences (Honours).

Academic entry requirements

Successful completion of Australian Year 12, or overseas equivalent

English language requirements

Overall Academic IELTS score of 7.0, with no band less than 6.5, or equivalent.

ATAR

Guaranteed ATAR 50.00

Applicable to onshore international students applying for undergraduate/bachelor degree programs only.

Federation University accepts a variety of English language tests as proof of English proficiency. English proficiency assessment should be made using an external English test (Academic IELTS or equivalent) with the results determining whether the student can enter into our programs directly or via an appropriate English program.

From 1 July 2016 direct entry without an external English test will be only permitted when student meets the English exemption requirements described on the Federation English language requirements page as per the Simplified Student Visa Framework’s English requirements.

Case manager

Case worker

Case coordinator

Community development worker

Community welfare worker

Care and protection worker

Program coordinator

Project coordinator

Psychologist*

Human resource officer

Integration aide

Marketing assistant

Support facilitator

Support worker

Senior youth officer

Community support worker

Early intervention coordinator

Family support worker

Recruitment officer

Sales and marketing officer

Sleep scientist

Group facilitator/coordinator

General management

Health education officer

Market and social researcher

Outreach worker

Program manager

Entry requirements vary from program to program, but generally require completion of an Australian bachelor degree, or overseas equivalent, with specified minimum grades (or marks) in relevant subjects. A period of work experience, following graduation, may also be required for some programs. For information on the entry requirements for your chosen program, please refer to our International Program Guide or our Course Finder.