The Bachelor of Psychological Science is designed to prepare graduates to embark on a career in psychology and related professions. This degree is accredited with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Upon graduation, students intending to become psychologists can apply to continue their studies in one of our APAC accredited fourth-year programs: Graduate Diploma of Psychology or Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours). Alternatively, you may wish to pursue a career in a related profession.

FedUni psychology staff pride themselves on maintaining an active and engaged presence with their students, as demonstrated by our number 1 ranking for student support from psychology graduates across all Victorian public universities in the 2018 QILT rankings. The Bachelor of Psychological Science provides you with a strong foundation of fundamental knowledge, theory, and understanding of different aspects of psychology.. Our study options and smaller class sizes provide the opportunity to learn, develop, and apply a host of transferable skills that will be valuable in your professional and personal lives, including communication skills, research skills, and high level of problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Throughout your degree you will have the opportunity to explore a range of subjects which examine complexities of human thought and behaviour, including developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, social psychology, abnormal psychology, and personality. You will also have the option of broadening the scope of your studies through your chosen electives.

Career options for Bachelor of Psychological Science graduates include work in community welfare and case management, business and industry, youth and family support, the criminal justice system, marketing, and research. Following further study you can join other FedUni graduates as registered psychologists who work in one of the many specialist psychology areas, including clinical, clinical-neuro, community, counselling, developmental, forensic, health, organisational, sport and academic psychology.

Professional recognition

This qualification is recognised by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). It will enable graduates to move into postgraduate study in psychology.

The program is designed so that after an appropriate fourth year program and either two years postgraduate study or two years of supervised practice, you may apply for registration as a psychologist in Australia.

Career Outcomes

• Care and protection worker
• Case manager
• Case coordinator
• Case worker
• Community development worker
• Community support worker
• Community welfare worker
• Early intervention coordinator
• Family support worker
• General management
• Group facilitator/coordinator
• Health education officer
• Human resource officer
• Integration aide
• Market and social researcher
• Marketing assistant
• Outreach worker
• Program coordinator
• Program manager
• Project coordinator
• Recruitment officer
• Sales and marketing officer
• Senior youth officer
• Sleep scientist
• Support facilitator
• Support worker
• Psychologist

You may find employment in advance administration and clerical positions in a variety of areas, particularly those involving health and human services. Some of these careers may require further study.