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ACAP University College

Bachelor of Psychological Science

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The Bachelor of Psychological Science at ACAP explores foundational psychological processes, cognition, lifespan development, and social psychology. It offers hands-on learning through real-world case studies and is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 trimesters full-time, 18 trimesters part-time
Course Code
071878B
Study Mode
In person, Online
Intake Months
Feb, May, Sep
Domestic Fees
$22,664 per year
International Fees
$29,176 per year

About this course

Overview

Intrigued by the human mind? Eager to learn why we think and act the way we do? Discover how thoughts influence behaviour and develop in-demand practical skills with our Bachelor of Psychological Science. Whether you're taking the first step towards becoming a registered psychologist or looking to forge a career in another people-focused profession, your knowledge of human behaviour will be applicable to more job opportunities than you can imagine.

Begin your studies by exploring key foundational psychological processes and how these can be applied in a professional context, before diving deeper into cognition, lifespan development and biological bases. Examine abnormal psychology and intervention strategies, individual differences and assessment, and social and community psychology.

Develop your clinical speciality by studying elective units across psychology, counselling, criminology and social welfare. Explore psychology as it relates to crime and justice, delve into the world of forensic psychology, enhance your trauma-informed counselling skills, or discover your passion for social work and community welfare.

Whether you choose to study the Bachelor of Psychological Science online* or on-campus, your experience will always be hands-on. Put your skills into practice through real-world case studies and project-based learning throughout your course, building your confidence as a practitioner.

This course is fully accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). This course has also been accredited by ACAP under its self-accrediting authority.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Domestic entry requirements

Domestic students must meet one of the following requirements:

  • Be 21 years or above at the date of commencement; or
  • Completed a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (or equivalent); or
  • Completed a Certificate IV or above (or equivalent); or
  • Successfully gained admission to an undergraduate degree at an Australian University (or equivalent)

Domestic students must also:

  • Participate in a screening interview (typically by phone)

Please note: It is a condition of progression in this course that students complete a national police record check in their first trimester of enrolment.

International entry requirements

International students must meet one of the following requirements:

  • Completed a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (or equivalent); or
  • Completed a Certificate IV or above (or equivalent); or
  • Successfully gained admission to an undergraduate degree at an Australian University (or equivalent)

International students must also:

  • Be 18 years or above on arrival to Australia to commence studies; and
  • Participate in a screening interview (typically by phone).

Minimum English Language Requirements International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Academic IELTS minimum overall band of 6.0 with no individual band below 5.5 (completed in the past two years); or Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic PTE score of 52 (completed in the past two years).

If an alternative to IELTS or PTE is being supplied as part of the application, please read more information on English Language Test Equivalency.

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by ACAP as equivalent to Australian qualifications.

The accrediting body may have additional requirements, including minimum English language, to meet professional accreditation standards. For more information on meeting those requirements visit psychologycouncil.org.au.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

ACAP's Bachelor of Psychological Science online* gives you deep insight into why we think and act the way we do, with an understanding of the connection between an individual, society and culture. Among the units of this course are:

  • Foundational Psychological Processes: Discover fundamental psychological processes, including principles of human learning, personality, motivation and emotion. Strengthen your critical thinking and research communication skills, essential for progressing through advanced studies in psychology.
  • Cognition: Learn to apply cognitive psychology across the lifespan. Key topics include learning and memory, academic performance, eyewitness testimony, neuropsychological disorders, resilience and wellbeing. Explore the origins of knowledge, including Indigenous knowledge, and its contribution to the processes of learning.
  • Lifespan Development: Explore psychological development across the lifespan. Key topics covered in this unit include: physical and biological development; social, emotional, and moral development; gender and sexuality; and ageing, death, dying, and bereavement.
  • Abnormal Psychology and Intervention: Examine how behaviour is categorised as abnormal and examine how mental health problems are diagnosed and managed across the lifespan. Explore cultural perspectives, history, classification, causes and treatment of psychological disorders.
  • Social and Community Psychology: Gain insight into applications of social and community psychology. Explore the history and crises of Indigenous psychology and culture, self-identity and knowledge, prejudice, acculturation, aggressive and pro-social behaviour, and social justice.
  • Electives in Psychology, Counselling, Criminology and Social Welfare: Tailor this degree to your unique interests by studying electives in psychology, counselling, criminology or social welfare. Explore topics including: stress, trauma and resilience; mental health and criminal justice; counselling and neuroscience; and social work theory and practice.

Career pathways

Potential Careers

Once you graduate from the Bachelor of Psychological Science, you will open doors to a range of possible career opportunities. Listed below are a few typical roles you could consider:

  • Clinical Psychologist (upon further studies)
  • Psychometrists
  • Substance Abuse Counsellor
  • Marriage and Family Therapist
  • Human Resource Manager

Course structure

Course structure

The Bachelor of Psychological Science course is comprised of 13 core units and 11 elective units, which are level 100, 200 and 300 units. Electives may come from the disciplines of Psychology, Social Welfare, Criminology and/or Counselling. To find out unit delivery information view the relevant Yearly Planner.

The course duration is 3 years full time or part time equivalent. For more information on the recommended course sequence click here.

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