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Undergraduate Certificate in Psychological Studies

The Undergraduate Certificate in Psychological Studies is a course designed to provide foundational knowledge in psychology, relevant to every community, career, and workplace. This course is part of an articulated program of study, allowing students to build on their study to achieve the right level of qualification.

Key Information

• Study mode and sessions: On Campus, Online
• Next session start: March 2, 2026
• Duration: Minimum time - 0.5 year(s), Maximum time - 1 year(s)
• Entry score: TBA
• Indicative fees:
  • Domestic on campus: Full fee - $8,688.00
  • Domestic online: Full fee - $8,688.00
• Course points and codes: Credit Points - 32, AQF - Level 5
• Additional information: Commonwealth supported places available, credit and admission pathways

Why Study with Us?

• Step into uni study: Apply for entry with a high school certificate, a Certificate III (or higher), a Tertiary Preparation Certificate, or relevant work experience.
• Build to your bachelor's degree: The course provides a pathway into the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology), which is then a pathway to the Bachelor of Psychology.
• Learn from experts: Benefit from Charles Sturt University's smaller classes, personalized learning, and dedicated lecturers who are leaders in their field.

Career Opportunities

The course provides a pathway into the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology), which is then a pathway to the Bachelor of Psychology. In this undergraduate certificate, you'll study four subjects from the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) and when you transition into that bachelor's, you'll receive credit for the subjects you've already completed in your certificate.

What You Will Study

• For each 8-point subject, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations.
• Intensive school: You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course.
• Essential set (32 pts):
  • Core subjects (32 Credit Points)
    • PSY101: Foundations of Psychology 1 (8 credit pts)
    • PSY102: Foundations of Psychology 2 (8 credit pts)
    • PSY114: First Nations Australians and Psychology: An Introduction (8 credit pts)
    • PSY115: An Introduction to Research, Ethics and Reasoning (8 credit pts)

Costs

• Calculate my fee: The section below is designed to allow you to select the option specific to your circumstances to discover the course fee and course offering information appropriate for you.
• Undergraduate Certificate in Psychological Studies:
  • Course Fees: If you are an Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, and meet the relevant citizenship and residency requirements, you may be eligible for a Commonwealth supported place.
  • Payment Options:
    1. Pay all of your student contribution up front direct to the university.
    2. Pay part of your student contribution to the university and defer the balance via a HECS-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible).
    3. Defer all of your student contribution via a HECS-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible).

Entry Requirements

• Selection rank: TBA
• Academic entry requirements:
  • A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent).
  • A completed AQF Certificate III or higher, studied at a TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO), or equivalent.
  • A completed Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC) or bridging program studied at a TAFE, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or University, or equivalent.
  • Work experience of at least two years full-time equivalence within the same industry as the course profile as evidenced by a detailed resume.
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT).
• Language requirements: Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply.
• Inherent requirements:

Credit and Pathways

• If you've completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree.
• Check your eligibility for credit: We also have several admission pathways to help you take the step into your preferred course, even if you don't quite meet the entry requirements at first.

How to Apply

• Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply below, or get in touch with Charles Sturt University and we can help you with your application.
• Apply via UAC: Important dates - Refer to key dates on the UAC website.
• Apply via VTAC: Important dates - Refer to key dates on the VTAC website.
• Apply directly to Charles Sturt: Important dates - Check out our direct application closing dates.