Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)

Description

The Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) covers theoretical and practical aspects of psychology. Core units introduce students to the scientific bases of psychology in areas including social and developmental psychology, research methods, physiology, perception and cognition, and as well as more applied areas such as counselling, individual differences and assessment, and psychopathology. You may also choose to double your career options by pairing the Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) with a degree in business, social work, exercise and movement science, nursing, or law.

To pursue a career as an accredited psychologist you must be registered with the Psychology Board of Australia. This currently involves completing a fourth year of study in psychology followed by either two years of supervised work experience or the completion of an appropriate higher degree.

Requirements

For more information on entry requirements for the Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) please visit www.hlth.qut.edu.au

The Graduate Diploma in Psychology provides a pathway for those applicants with a bachelor degree to receive the equivalent of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council-accredited three-year degree.

Notes

Psychology graduates have skills that equip them for many professional areas. The analytical, research and interpersonal skills acquired have a high degree of application in areas such as education, human resources, market research, organisational development, policing, health and human services and counselling.

You are encouraged to structure your course to incorporate elective specialisations in other areas to provide a wide choice of career options.

On successful completion of the degree you may either pursue a career in a range of vocations where your skills are valued, undertake further study to become a registered psychologist or seek postgraduate studies in psychology or other disciplines.