Bachelor of Psychological Science
Bachelor of Psychological Science
Overview Psychology has rapidly become one of the most relevant fields of study for clinicians and corporate professionals. Uncover why we think and act the way we do with the Bachelor of Psychological Science. This degree explores the science of behaviour and mental processes, providing you with an understanding of…
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Overview
Psychology has rapidly become one of the most relevant fields of study for clinicians and corporate professionals. Uncover why we think and act the way we do with the Bachelor of Psychological Science.
This degree explores the science of behaviour and mental processes, providing you with an understanding of the brain, cognitive and decision-making processes and mental health. Your study will cover biological, abnormal, cognitive, forensic, developmental and social psychology. You’ll develop your communication skills and apply psychological principles to personal, social and global issues.
This program gives you the option to combine your psychology degree with a complementary major to expand your career prospects. Pursue your passion for psychology alongside a major in marketing, human resource management, criminology, linguistics, philosophy, vision science or neuroscience.
Key features
Professional recognition
This three-stage program is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). It’s the first step on the six-year pathway to becoming a registered psychologist.
Flexibility of choice
You can choose to study one of the following complementary majors: marketing, human resource management, criminology, linguistics, philosophy, vision science or neuroscience.
Wide range of career opportunities
Psychologists deal with more than just mental health – they apply their knowledge to relationships, workplace stress and financial challenges. The modern-day psychologist may work across a range of environments including health, business, sport, marketing, human resources, education and more. Using your skills in psychology, you may be responsible for facilitating organisational change, exploring new ways of thinking or influencing marketing campaigns.
Future careers
Launch a successful career
This program is designed to match global career opportunities, preparing you for work in a range of organisational settings. We’ll equip you with an understanding of assessment, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of problems at an individual and organisational level.
Combining psychology with a major in marketing or human resource management provides an excellent background for careers in the business world. Combining psychology with philosophy, criminology or linguistics will prepare you for a variety of social science careers. If you’re interested in psychological and neuroscientific aspects of psychology, you can combine your psychology degree with vision science or neuroscience.
Pathway to registration
A minimum six-year sequence of education and training in psychology is required to become eligible for registration as a psychologist in Australia. This degree is an accredited three-stage program that can set you on the path to a career as a professional psychologist.
Work across a range of industries
You can work in a range of organisations within the public and private sector, such as public, community and occupational health, counselling, developmental care, management consultancy, human resources, recruitment, training and development, industrial relations, banking, journalism, marketing, business, retail management and statistical and data analysis.
Career outlook
As psychology informs a range of diverse industries, the number of available jobs is increasing. Within the next five years, job openings are expected to increase by 30%, which means that each year, 7,600 new jobs will be generated.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of South Australia is a globally connected and engaged university with industry-informed teaching and research that is inventive and adventurous. Ranked in the world’s top 50 under 50^ and with 100% of assessed research rated at or above world-class*, the University is young, innovative and offers students the chance to gain real-world experience.Focused on life beyond the classroom, the University of South Australia offers a practical approach to teaching and learning. Degrees are designed in partnership with industry, giving students opportunities to gain the latest insights and trends and ensuring they graduate career ready.^Ranked in the World’s Top 50 Under 50 – Ranked #29, 2021 QS Top 50 Universities Aged Under 50 and Ranked #46, 2022 THE Young University Rankings*2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research
