Understanding the science behind human behaviour, the human brain and its effect on the way we act and why form the foundation of psychological science. This fascinating area of study covers a broad range of areas such as memory, decision-making and developmental studies.

The Bachelor of Psychological Science (Advanced) will not only help you deepen your understanding of theoretical methodologies – but with opportunities to participate in work integrated and project based learning, you’ll develop valuable connections with industry and other professionals to improve employment outcomes when you graduate. This fascinating and evolving field will prepare you to work in a broad range of industries where you can positively impact the lives of others.

What you will study

The Bachelor of Psychological Science covers a wide range of subject areas. In your first year you will examine the influences on behaviour and personality plus the mechanisms of behaviour such as emotions, perception, learning and memory. Second year expands on these topics to include areas of the biological basis of behaviour, while in third year you will study core topics in more depth.

Throughout the degree you will learn about:

• research methodology
• statistics
• cognition and information processing
• social psychology and personality
• clinical and abnormal behaviour

• neuroscience
• psychopharmacology
• perceptual processes and learning theory
• developmental psychology

High achieving students who receive the required marks degree throughout their degree will have the option to study Honours. Honours gives you a good research base to progress on to postgraduate study and can also boost your employment prospects. We are one of only a handful of universities to offer a Psychological Science (Honours) degree and this gives you a better chance to pursue higher positions and salaries after you graduate.

Professionals in the field of psychology work in a large range of areas.

If you want to practise as a clinical psychologist you will need to complete the honours year followed by additional postgraduate study after your Bachelor of Psychological Science degree - Master of Clinical Psychology.

Some typical roles include:

• Careers Counsellor
• Juvenile Justice Officer
• Practicing Psychologist

After successful completion of this degree, graduates can:

• Work with the law, police services and in correctional services
• Undertake further study