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The Bachelor of Psychological Science (Global Stream) is designed for students who wish to study psychology intensively over a three-year period, with a view to pursue a career as a research or professional psychologist. In the three years of the degree, students will cover the core areas of the scientific discipline of psychology, as well as being able to pursue their specific interests in a range of areas relating to the application of the scientific discipline of psychology. By pursuing this degree, the students will gain in-depth knowledge of how studies on psychology, cognition, emotion, society and the self can and have been applied to help with enhancing human lives. With full 16 units in psychology, students will have the opportunity to gain deeper understanding of the area/discipline of psychology. The students will qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Psychological Science upon successful completion of the course. Students who graduate with a Bachelor of Psychological Science will be eligible to apply for entry to other fourth year programs in psychology, such as the Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology.

Students will enhance their ability to develop careers in psychology through the development of effective interpersonal and communication skills, the mastering of essential research design procedures, statistical analyses and methods of written and oral communication relevant to the field of psychology. Students will also be develop a better understanding of pure science and social science through this program, learning to apply their knowledge to their learning in psychology.

Expected course outcomes

On completion of this course, students will have:

Acquired a fundamental understanding of the major principles of psychology

Been exposed to a broad cross-section of topics relevant to applied and professional psychology

Developed critical thinking skills that will help broaden their understanding and perspectives about contemporary issues as well as psychology

Developed effective interpersonal and communication skills

Course structure

The course comprises 144 points, of which 126 points are focused on the study of psychological science and 18 points are free electives. Units are generally six points.

The course develops through three themes that combined underpin the discipline of psychology:

• Psychology fundamentals and foundational skills
• Research methods and critical thinking
• Psychology in practice and society
• Elective study

Areas of study

Areas of study include:

• Psychology and its application in a Global context

Career outcomes:

You can have a career in a diverse range of fields including research, clinical psychology, human resources, community services and counselling, education and health services.