Undergraduate TAS-PSY-DEG-2024
Bachelor of Psychological Science
Unlock career pathways—including professional psychology
Studying the biological and physical principals of human behaviour can lead to careers in business, education, justice, or care. Get psychology foundations and transferrable skills. Add further accredited study to become a registered psychologist.
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Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
Study method
100% online
Price
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$40,720
Total subjects
24
Assessments
100% online
CSP Available
Yes
Credit available
Yes
Applications Close
- 07 Jul 24
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Degree structure
Core subjects
Major subjects
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Degree details
What you'll learn
Upon completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Analyse major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and evolution of ideas in psychology to professionally and ethically address contemporary issues of cognition and behaviour.
- Reflect on the quality of your own and others’ decisions through critical thinking, sceptical inquiry and interpretation of research evidence, acknowledging the ambiguity of competing explanations.
- Embrace a variety of approaches to lifelong learning to understand diverse influences on behaviour.
- Use contemporary techniques to effectively and ethically communicate with a range of audiences to disseminate knowledge.
Career opportunities
There are many career pathways available for students who have completed a degree in psychology, including:
- Counselling
- Aged, family and child services
- Community health and welfare
- Health services support e.g. Drug and alcohol, cancer, disability, rehabilitation
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing and Market Research
- Employment and training services
- Teaching
- Probation and parole services
- Policy and planning
If you aim to become a registered psychologist you will need to complete an APAC accredited fourth year psychology qualification e.g. Honours in Psychology, and then follow one of the following pathways:
- Option 1: 5 + 1 Internship Pathway, e.g. Master of Professional Psychology
- Option 2: APAC-accredited postgraduate professional psychology degree, e.g. Master of Psychology (Clinical)
Further information about these options can be found on the Australian Psychological Society website.
Postgraduate study
In addition to the above, if you successfully complete this course, you may also be eligible to apply for a range of other postgraduate courses including Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas and Masters by coursework and research.
Professional recognition
Accreditation Status: The Bachelor of Psychological Science is a professionally accredited degree. This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
Students who complete the Bachelor of Psychological Science may be eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours).
Note that completing the Bachelor of Psychological Science does not entitle graduates to register or practice as a psychologist. To be eligible to register as a psychologist, graduates must also complete an APAC accredited Honours year [(e.g., Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)], followed by an APAC accredited postgraduate degree.
If you have any queries about the accreditation process, please contact us for further information.
Entry requirements
Higher education via OUA
Successful completion of any two OUA open access subjects of study at the equivalent AQF level, unless otherwise specified.
Higher education
Partially completed an undergraduate course (or equivalent). Applicants must have completed at least two subjects of study (equivalent to 25 UTAS credit points). If an applicant has failed any subjects the application may be subject to further review before an offer is made.
Graduate Entry Pathway
To be eligible for an offer into the graduate entry pathway you must have completed a Bachelor degree (or equivalent) or higher in any discipline in the past 10 years.
Secondary education
Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers made based on the number of places available. In 2024, the minimum required ATAR is 65.
Applicants who have recently completed senior secondary studies but have not received an ATAR may still be eligible for admission. We will consider your individual subject results on a case-by-case basis when we assess your application.
VET studies
Completed a Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or Certificate IV in any discipline.
Work and Life
Applicants without senior secondary, tertiary or VET / TAFE study can complete a personal competency statement. Applicants may be eligible for an offer if they have relevant work and/or life experiences which demonstrate a capacity to succeed in this program.
Special Consideration
If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors for special consideration, including economic hardship, a serious medical condition or disability.
We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course.
Credit for previous study or work
The University of Tasmania grants credit and recognition of prior learning that may include formal and/or informal prior learning. More information is available here.
Description
Psychology, the study of human behaviour, impacts every environment in which humans live, work, cooperate and communicate. Whether it’s in the classroom or the courtroom, the family home or the extremes of Antarctica, in Tasmanian communities or international relations, psychology plays a role.
If you want to develop knowledge and skills that will enrich your personal and professional life, or your goal is to become a research scientist, counsellor or registered psychologist, the Bachelor of Psychological Science provides the perfect foundation. When you study the science of psychology you will learn about the biological and psychological principles of human behaviour, and will develop the transferable skills of critical thinking, communication and problem solving that are vital everywhere people interact. These include:
- Counselling
- Criminal Justice
- Neuroscience
- Health Services Support e.g. drug and alcohol, cancer, disability, rehabilitation
- Aged, Family and Child Services
- Probation and Parole Services
- Policy and Planning
- Business
- Marketing
- Education
- Public Affairs
- Human Resources, and numerous other areas
Degree structure details
Recommended Study Pattern
For students undertaking full-time study the following study pattern is recommended. If students are undertaking part-time study, we recommend that students complete all first year compulsory subjects prior to completing elective subjects to maximise success.
Standard Pathway
24 subjects (300 credit points) consisting of 16 core subjects and 8 elective subjects.
Year 1. 8 subjects in first year including:
- 4 compulsory subjects:
- TAS-PSY111 Transferable Skills in Psychology
- TAS-PSY112 Brain and Behaviour
- TAS-PSY124 Mental Health and Individual Differences
- TAS-PSY125 Psychological Processes
- 4 UTAS Electives
Year 2. 8 subjects in second year including:
- 4 compulsory subjects:
- TAS-PSY207 Social Psychology
- TAS-PSY211 Research Skills in Psychology
- TAS-PSY223 Health and Psychological Wellbeing
- TAS-PSY224 Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience
- 4 UTAS Electives
Year 3. 8 subjects in third year including:
- 8 compulsory subjects:
- TAS-PSY302 Lifespan Developmental Psychology
- TAS-PSY305 Clinical Psychology
- TAS-PSY311 Advanced Research Skills in Psychology
- TAS-PSY312 Forensic Psychology
- TAS-PSY324 Psychological Assessment and Intervention
- TAS-PSY325 Neuropsychology and Clinical Neuroscience
- TAS-PSY331 Psychology of Language
- TAS-PSY336 Human Behaviour in Extreme Environments
Graduate Entry Pathway
16 core subjects plus 100 credit points Advanced Standing
- Core subjects:
- TAS-PSY111 Transferable Skills in Psychology
- TAS-PSY112 Brain and Behaviour
- TAS-PSY124 Mental Health and Individual Differences
- TAS-PSY125 Psychological Processes
- TAS-PSY207 Social Psychology
- TAS-PSY211 Research Skills in Psychology
- TAS-PSY223 Health and Psychological Wellbeing
- TAS-PSY224 Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience
- TAS-PSY302 Lifespan Developmental Psychology
- TAS-PSY305 Clinical Psychology
- TAS-PSY311 Advanced Research Skills in Psychology
- TAS-PSY312 Forensic Psychology
- TAS-PSY324 Psychological Assessment and Intervention
- TAS-PSY325 Neuropsychology and Clinical Neuroscience
- TAS-PSY331 Psychology of Language
- TAS-PSY336 Human Behaviour in Extreme Environments
- 100 credit points will be granted from previous study
Award Requirements
Satisfactory completion of 24 subjects, as required in the schedule, within 3-7 years from commencement.
Exit Points
Students will be permitted to exit the program and graduate with the Undergraduate Certificate in Counselling exit award where the requirements of the exit award have been met.
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Open access
This degree offers Open access entry, exclusive to Open Universities Australia.
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