Psychology courses

About Bachelor Of Psychological Science in Federation University Australia

The Bachelor of Psychological Science is designed to prepare graduates to embark on a career in psychology and related professions. This degree is accredited with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Upon graduation, students intending to become psychologists can apply to continue their studies in one of our APAC accredited fourth-year programs: Graduate Diploma of Psychology or Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours). Alternatively, you may wish to pursue a career in a related profession.

FedUni psychology staff pride themselves on maintaining an active and engaged presence with their students, as demonstrated by our number 1 ranking for student support from psychology graduates across all Victorian public universities in the 2018 QILT rankings. The Bachelor of Psychological Science provides you with a strong foundation of fundamental knowledge, theory, and understanding of different aspects of psychology.. Our study options and smaller class sizes provide the opportunity to learn, develop, and apply a host of transferable skills that will be valuable in your professional and personal lives, including communication skills, research skills, and high level of problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Throughout your degree you will have the opportunity to explore a range of subjects which examine complexities of human thought and behaviour, including developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, social psychology, abnormal psychology, and personality. You will also have the option of broadening the scope of your studies through your chosen electives.

Career options for Bachelor of Psychological Science graduates include work in community welfare and case management, business and industry, youth and family support, the criminal justice system, marketing, and research. Following further study you can join other FedUni graduates as registered psychologists who work in one of the many specialist psychology areas, including clinical, clinical-neuro, community, counselling, developmental, forensic, health, organisational, sport and academic psychology.

Career opportunities

• Care and protection worker
• Case manager
• Case coordinator
• Case worker
• Community development worker
• Community support worker
• Community welfare worker
• Early intervention coordinator
• Family support worker
• General management
• Group facilitator/coordinator
• Health education officer
• Human resource officer
• Integration aide
• Market and social researcher
• Marketing assistant
• Outreach worker
• Program coordinator
• Program manager
• Project coordinator
• Recruitment officer
• Sales and marketing officer
• Senior youth officer
• Sleep scientist
• Support facilitator
• Support worker
• Psychologist

You may find employment in advance administration and clerical positions in a variety of areas, particularly those involving health and human services. Some of these careers may require further study.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Completion of All India Senor School Certificate (CBSE) or Indian School Certificate (CISCE) with an average of 60% in best four academic subjects* OR Higher Secondary Certificate with an average of 70% (for Punjab and Haryana) or 65% (for other State Boards)in best four academic subjects*

           *excludes local languages, work experience, physical education and other non-academic subjects

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS: Overall 6.0 - 7.0 (no band less than 6.0)
• TOEFL iBT : 60 - 106 with minimums: Reading 19, Listening 20, Speaking 20, Writing 24
• PTE: Overall 50 - 73 (no band less than 58)

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Federation University Average Tution Fees and Other Expenses

It is advised that applicants who intend to enrol at the institution set aside an expected budget for foreign students who wish to study in Australia. The typical college expenses are as follows:

The table below lists the fees that international students must pay for the 2020 academic year:

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