The aim of this course is to give you a comprehensive overview of the scientific discipline of psychology and its applications. The course is delivered in accordance with the foundational (level one) competencies for three-year undergraduate psychology programs as specified by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). You will acquire an understanding of the underlying principles, theories and concepts within the discipline. In addition, you will develop knowledge of the range of core research areas that make up the discipline, and an understanding of the methodologies and statistical techniques used by researchers for information gathering and analysis. There will be opportunities for you to explore applied and professional uses of psychology. In addition, you will be introduced to psychological theory, research, and applied and professional uses of psychology in an ethical and culturally responsive context.
Upon completion of this course, you will have a highly marketable qualification. This course is universally acknowledged as an indication of competence and achievement in understanding human thought and behaviour that can be applied in a variety of people-oriented vocations. Graduating with this qualification, however, will not allow you to call yourself a 'psychologist'. This requires further study involving an honours course (4th year of study) and then an accredited Psychology Board of Australia pathway.
Successful completion of an accredited three-year psychology sequence of study will mean you are eligible to apply for a competitive entry position in the 4th year of study through our honours course (CC42). Honours level study will prepare you for either the coursework necessary for conditional registration as a psychologist in Australia and/or research higher degree studies in psychology.
Note: This course is designed for those with an existing bachelor degree and want to obtain an accredited three-year psychology sequence. If you do not have an existing degree, you will need to enrol in the Bachelor of Psychological Science (CC43).
Not everyone with a psychology degree goes on to work
as a registered psychologist. People with a psychology degree are
employed in a wide and diverse range of areas including (but not limited to)
youth work, disability, rehabilitation, mental health, career counselling,
social work, human resources, management, counselling, child development,
education, forensic, health and coaching.
Graduating with this degree will not allow you to call
yourself a 'psychologist'. This requires further study involving an honours
degree (such as our Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)- CC42), and
then an accredited Psychology Board of Australia pathway (for more details see http://www.psychologyboard.gov.au/Registration.aspx).
Adding a fourth year of study will also prepare you
for research higher degree studies in psychology (either Masters by Research,
or a Doctor of Philosophy). These pathways involve undertaking a unique
supervised research project that provide you with the opportunity to develop
and consolidate your research skills, and apply them in practical, real-world
settings.
Duration | 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time |
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Credit Points that Must be Earned | 144 |
Number of Units Required | CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in undergraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24). |
Expected Hours of Study | One point of credit is equivalent to an expectation of approximately two hours of student work per week in a term. |
Course Type | Undergraduate Award |
Qualification (post nominal) | BSc(Psyc) |
AQF Level | Level 7: Bachelor Degree |
Course Fees |
Indicative Year - 2025
Indicative Year - 2024
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Indicative Year - 2022
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
A bachelor degree in any discipline from an Australian university or equivalent.
English Requirements:
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.
Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion of:
These must have been completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.
If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
None.
Interim Awards | Not applicable |
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Exit Awards | Not applicable |
Accreditation |
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Optional Residential School | No residential school during the course, except for students enrolled in elective PSYC13024, where residential school is compulsory. |
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Not applicable |
Year | Number of Students |
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2024 | 84 |
2023 | 97 |
2022 | 99 |
2021 | 113 |
2020 | 102 |
Please note that in some instances there may be similarities between course, entry and inherent requirements.
If you experience difficulties meeting these requirements, reasonable adjustments may be made upon contacting accessibility@cqu.edu.au. Adjustment must not compromise the academic integrity of the degree or course chosen at CQUniversity or the legal requirements of field education.
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Course Learning Outcomes | |||||||
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | |||||||
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | |||||||
3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | |||||||
4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | |||||||
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | |||||||
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | |||||||
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | |||||||
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | |||||||
KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | |||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | |||||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner |
Number of units: 24 | Total credit points: 144 |
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Graduating with this degree will not allow you to call yourself a 'psychologist'. This requires further study involving an honours degree (4th year of study), and then an accredited Psychology Board of Australia pathway.
To obtain a Bachelor of Science (Psychology) you must obtain credit for a total of 12 units/72 units of credit in accordance with the following:
Credit for prior completed Bachelor level study of 72 units of credit (12 units) will be provided.
Year 1
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
PSYC11008 | Biological Foundations of Psychology | |
PSYC11009 | Fundamentals of Psychology 2: Psychological Literacy |
Year 2
Available units | ||
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Students must complete 2 from the following units: | ||
PSYC12010 | Psychology Across the Lifespan | |
PSYC12013 | Personality | |
PSYC12012 | Physiological Psychology | |
PSYC12014 | Critical Social Psychology |
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
PSYC12047 | Introduction to Data Analysis | |
PSYC12048 | Research Methods 2 |
Year 3
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
PSYC13015 | Research Methods 3 | |
PSYC13017 | Foundations of Psychopathology | |
PSYC13020 | Individual Differences and Assessment |
Available units | ||
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Students must complete 1 from the following units: | ||
PSYC13016 | Cognitive Psychology | |
PSYC13021 | Forensic Psychology | |
PSYC13022 | Learning & Behaviour Modification | |
PSYC13023 | Educational Psychology | |
PSYC13025 | Applied Sports Psychology | |
PSYC13024 | Qualitative Research Methodology |
NOTE: To meet the course’s psychology study requirements of a total of 60 units of credit (10 units) at year two and three as detailed above, students must undertake 2 additional units from the year 2 or year 3 unit options as listed above.
Credit Applications
Credit applications for psychology units will only be granted where the units that form the basis of the credit application have been taken as part of a course of study in psychology offered by an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited academic organisational unit.
Refer to the Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit information on the CQUniversity website for further on the guidelines and application process.
Computing Requirements
Students will need to have access to a computer or equivalent device in order to complete their coursework. It is important that students have dependable access to the internet and a computer (or equivalent device) with hardware capable of video conferencing for online classes.
Students enrolled in this course will be engaged in many activities involving technology and the online environment, including video conferencing into online classes, completing assessments in word processing or presentation software, recording oral presentations, submitting written or video-recorded assessments online, completing online tests or quizzes, posting to online forums, and responding to emails.
Students should review their unit profiles to learn about any specific technology requirements for their coursework.
Group and Teamwork
One of the learning outcomes for this course is for students to be able to communicate effectively through a variety of approaches, individually and in collaboration with others. This learning outcome aligns with the foundational competencies we are required to develop in students as an APAC- accredited 3-year program in psychology. As such, students in this course will be required to demonstrate interpersonal skills and teamwork through assessment tasks that involve working in pairs or small groups with other students.
Students should review their unit profiles to learn about specific assessment requirements in each unit.