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If you have completed a degree in another field and wish to pursue a career in psychology the Bachelor of Science (Psychology) may be for you. The course allows you to transition into further study or gain employment in a range of fields.

The aim of this course is to give you a comprehensive overview of the discipline of psychology and its applications, including theoretical perspectives within the discipline. In addition, you will have demonstrable knowledge of the range of core research areas that make up the discipline and an understanding of the methodologies and statistical techniques commonly used by researchers for information gathering and analysis. You will be introduced to applied and professional uses of psychology, developing an appreciation of the social and cultural contexts of psychological research and professional practice.

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). This fourth year of 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.

COURSE STRUCTURE

You are required to complete a total of 24 units including 12 core psychology units and 12 elective units. If you have previously completed a Bachelor's degree, you will only be required to complete the 12 core psychology units.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND OUTCOMES

You may choose a career path that requires a sound understanding of human behaviour such as:

• Human resource management
• Rehabilitation
• Business management
• Teaching
• School guidance counselling
• Scientific research
• Public health
• Defence
• Special education.

If you would like to become registered as a psychologist, you will need to complete further study.