Bachelor of Psychological Science
Bachelor of Psychological Science
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…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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.
The Bachelor of Psychological Science provides students with a scientific understanding of normal psychological processes such as memory, learning, motivation, psychobiology, personality, emotion, developmental psychology and social relationships, as well as training in abnormal psychology. A basic understanding of these topics is acquired across the two introductory subjects before a greater depth of coverage is undertaken within the advanced second and third level subjects. Students also participate in laboratory work and are introduced to the Australian Psychological Society Code of Ethics. To underpin the scientific nature of the discipline, students receive training in a range of data analytic techniques and research methods used by psychologists. The program is designed to equip graduates with the basic scientific grounding and theoretical understanding required for advanced level studies.
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:
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Clinical psychology???
Community psychology???
Counselling psychology???
Educational and developmental psychology???
Forensic psychology???
Health psychology???
Organisational psychology?
Sport and exercise psychology
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Bond University is a private university located on the Gold Coast, Queensland. It was established in 1989. Bond provides students with a high-quality, individualised study experience. Students learn under the mentorship of world-class, industry leading academics, and receive a fast-paced, well-rounded education with unparalleled access to resources and professional development opportunities. For 16 years, Bond has stood strong as Australia’s number one university for student experience (according to the Good Universities Guide). The university offers programs in the fields of Actuarial Science and Data Analytics; Architecture; Business and Tourism Management; Commerce and Entrepreneurship; Communication, Film and Creative Media; Construction, Property and Planning; Health, Biomedical and Sport Sciences; International Relations, Politics and Arts; Law; Medicine; Project Management and Innovation; Psychology, Criminology and Social Sciences. The university awards bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees in various fields.
