Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)

Overview

• Take the first step towards a career as a registered psychologist.
• Specialise in forensic psychology and the law, family therapy, sexuality and gender, alcohol and drug, organisational psychology and road safety.
• Course accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.
• Opportunity to progress into Honours (Psychology) or a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology to work toward becoming a qualified practising psychologist.

Note: The pathway for applicants with a degree in another discipline is the one year Graduate Diploma in Psychology.

QTAC course code	425081
QUT course code	PY45
Attendance	Part-time or Full-time
Course duration	3 years full-time 6 years part-time Note: Evening classes are not available
Start month	2013 February
Deferment	You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
Delivery	On campus Kelvin Grove
Faculty	Faculty of Health
Course contact	Student Business Services (SBS) Admissions: Email: askqut@qut.edu.au Telephone: +61 7 3138 2000
CRICOS code	034136C
Careers	Administrator Aged Services Worker Case Manager Child Protection Officer Community Health Officer Community Worker Counsellor Disability Services Worker Exchange Student Family Services Officer Government Officer Guidance Officer Health Information Manager Health Services Manager Higher Education Worker Human Resource Developer Human Resource Manager Human Services Practitioner Manager Policy Officer Probation and Parole Officer Psychologist Public Servant Research Assistant Research officer Social Scientist Youth Worker

Details

Why choose this course?

This course provides the first step towards a career as a registered psychologist and an excellent foundation for careers in a wide range of related areas. During the course, you can choose the areas of study that interest you and align with your career goals. Our staff have been recognised for excellence in teaching and offer a supportive learning environment where you can openly seek advice about your career options.

Course summary

The course examines both theoretical and practical aspects of psychology. Core areas of study introduce you to the scientific bases of psychology including social and developmental psychology, research methods, physiology, perception and cognition.

In addition, you will develop skills in the practical areas of psychology including counselling, individual differences and assessment, and psychopathology.

Areas of specialisation include family therapy, alcohol and drug, sexuality and gender, organisational psychology, road safety and forensic psychology and the law.

You can also complete study in areas other than psychology, such as science, criminology, education, public health or business.

In the final year there is an option to complete work placement experience that could include working with psychologists or counsellors, conducting research in government departments or business, and completing support work with vulnerable groups in the community.

Career outcomes

Graduates of this course have skills that can be applied to a variety of professional areas. The analytical, interpersonal, and research skills are ideal for careers in education, human resources, market research, organisational development, policing, public health, human services, and counselling.

To pursue a career as a registered psychologist, you must be registered with the Psychology Board of Australia. Currently this involves completing a fourth year of study in psychology plus two years of supervised work experience or two years further study.

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council as providing a three-year undergraduate level of training in psychology.

Units

Entry requirements

Alternative pathway

If you have already completed a bachelor degree in any discipline, the Graduate Diploma in Psychology offers an alternative pathway to becoming a registered psychologist.

Course fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.

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Scholarships and financial support

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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You may also be eligible for Centrelink payments