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Bachelor of Psychological Sciences

Undergraduate | SWI-PSY-DEG | 2023

Course information for 2023 intake

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Recognised by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)

This accredited degree is the first step in becoming a professional psychologist. Study statistics, research methods, personality, and abnormal psychology. Work in health and allied industries, or keep studying towards a psychologist qualification.

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Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Credit available
Yes
Duration
3 years full time or part time equivalent
Total subjects
24

Price from
$24,903
Available loans
Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
CSP available
Yes

Bachelor of Psychological Sciences

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Entry requirements

Career opportunities

Psychiatric Technician

Help mentally or emotionally impaired patients cope with the challenges of everyday life.

Mental Health Support Worker

Coordinate group counselling sessions and provide peer support for people suffering mental illness who are pursuing recovery through the sharing of lived experience.

Youth and Welfare Services Worker

Provide support to children and families in a range of settings, including child protection, youth work, drug and alcohol work.

Juvenile Justice and Corrections Officer

Care for young offenders in both prison and court contexts and in the community.

Community Services and Development Officer

Provide support for adults in settings such as employment service, disability, and housing.

Counselling Psychologist

Assess and evaluate the problems of patients and assist them in overcoming personal issues.

Sports Psychologist

Help athletes and sporting teams deal with the psychological pressures of their sport.

Family Therapist

Work as part of a treatment team to provide counselling and therapeutic support to families navigating crisis, who in many cases have experienced significant disadvantage.

Professional recognition

The degree is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).

Career outlook

Counsellors:
$68K to $86K
Health and Welfare Services Managers:
Over $111K
Human Resource Managers:
Over $111K
Policy and Planning Managers:
Over $111K
Psychologists and Psychotherapists:
$86K to $111K

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