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Overview
- Take the first step towards a career as a registered psychologist.
- Tailor your course by choosing electives in forensic psychology and the law, family therapy, psychology and gender, alcohol and drugs, health 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.
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| 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 | February |
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On campus
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Student Business Services (SBS) Admissions:
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| CRICOS code | 034136C |
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.
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.
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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.
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course we assume you have sound knowledge in these areas:
- English
We assume that you have knowledge equivalent to four semesters at high school level (Years 11 and 12) with sound achievement (4, SA).
Deferment
You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
Did you get an OP 1-5?
If you receive an OP 1-5 or equivalent, you're guaranteed a place in this course.
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.
2012: CSP $2,754 (indicative) per Semester (subject to annual review)
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
Find out if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan
Scholarships and financial support
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
You may also be eligible for Centrelink payments
Apply
How to apply for Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)
You apply through QTAC for all our undergraduate courses.
Are you ready to submit your application?
You're ready if you've:
- Found all the courses you want to apply for - you can apply for up to 6
- Checked important dates
- Semester 1
20121 August 2011 -Applications for Semester 1, 2012 open
30 September 2011 -Due date for on-time QTAC applications for 2012. Further information is available from QTAC.
20 December 2011 -Due date to submit QTAC applications and documentation for the January offer round. Further information is available from QTAC.
5 January 2012 - Final date to change preferences for the QTAC January offer round. Further information is available from QTAC. - Semester 2
20121 August 2011 - Applications for Semester 2, 2012 open.23 April 2012 - Final date to submit QTAC midyear applications and documentation for the May offer round. Further information is available from QTAC.25 May 2012 -Final date to submit QTAC midyear applications, change of preference and documentation for the June offer round. Further information is available from QTAC.
- Checked you meet the entry requirements
- Checked your course costs and if you're eligible for financial support
All done? Then you're ready to apply
Important: Make a note of the QTAC code for this course (425081) because you'll need to enter it as part of your QTAC application.
After you've submitted your application to QTAC
If you've studied before or if you have at least two years' work experience, you may want to apply for credit for prior learning.
