Bachelor of Psychology

At the end of the program, students of the Edith Cowan University (ECU) Bachelor of Psychology can:

1. Apply broad psychology knowledge to a range of theoretical and technical situations.
2. Think critically to analyse, interpret and conceptualise/synthesise complex psychology knowledge and problems.
3. Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate psychological solutions and responses.
4. Use digital technologies and psychology related literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
5. Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence.
6. Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values through appropriate psychology methods.
7. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and scholarship.
8. Communicate psychology knowledge and ideas clearly, coherently and with independence.

Do you have a humanities or science background?

This course is your bridge to employment opportunities in many different fields, including mental health, human resources, or child and family services. You’ll learn how to analyse and research behaviour and be able to explain interactions between people and their environment. It’s your new superpower.

Note: When you graduate, you’ll have a pathway to Honours and postgraduate studies, leading to registration as a psychologist. This course can be studied online or on campus.

Recommended study pattern

Students will be required to complete twelve core units (180 credit points). This will be supported by selection of a 180 credit point supplementary program, comprising of: a Double Major; or a Major plus a Minor/elective units; or a Minor plus elective units. These may be selected from anywhere within the university. Generally, units in this course should be completed in year sequence (e.g. all first-year units should be completed before proceeding to second-year units).

Award requirements

Students are required to complete 360 credit points.

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Indicative total fee $51,000

The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. Academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• AQF Cert IV
• Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent)
• Undergraduate Certificate
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test*
• University Preparation Course*
• Indigenous University Orientation Course*; or
• Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment*.

*For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.

Alternatively, applicants can apply with the indicative or guaranteed ATAR.

Alternatively, applicants can apply via Experience Based Entry Scheme, subject to eligibility. Our Experience Based Entry Scheme allows you to be considered for entry to an undergraduate course through an assessment of your ability to succeed in higher education. This is based on a portfolio of evidence you provide to us.

Students can satisfy English competency requirements by showing any of the following:

• Results of Year 12 English ATAR or English Literature ATAR with a grade C or better or equivalent.
• Results of a Special Tertiary Admissions Test to ECU’s standards.
• An IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0).
• Completion of 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada.
• Completion of an ECU University Preparation Course, Indigenous University Orientation Course, or Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment.
• Completion of a Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree as described by the Australia Qualifications Framework.
• Completion of 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
• Completion of other tests, courses or programs as accepted by ECU.

If you have completed units of study at University, undertaken a Diploma qualification or higher, or have relevant professional experience, you may be eligible for Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning (CRPL).

To assess your eligibility for credit, we first need you to apply for and accept an offer in your course of interest with us. You can then submit an Application for Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning via your Student Portal.