Program Overview

Bachelor of Psychological Science

The Bachelor of Psychological Science is a three-year full-time (or part-time equivalent) degree that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of psychology.

Overview

This degree is designed to build a people-focused career, with opportunities to become a practising psychologist or discover careers in areas such as education, politics, business, sport, health, or research. Students will undertake an extensive range of key subjects, covering fields such as personality, emotion, development, social, cultural, and biological influences, and mental health.

Fast Facts

• Prerequisites: None
• Assumed knowledge: None
• 2024 selection rank: 60.00
• Guaranteed selection rank: 75.00
• TAFElink: Diploma or above
• Duration: 3 years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
• Deferrable: Yes
• Annual indicative fees: $9,314 (2025)
• Start Dates: March, July

Why Study Psychological Science at Flinders

• Complete a nationally accredited major sequence in psychology
• Enhance career opportunities by combining the psychology degree with an area that suits interests and career goals
• Learn from internationally renowned researchers on core topics
• Gain essential knowledge and skills required for further study to practise as a registered psychologist
• Gain skills and knowledge for other professions where psychology is beneficial

Career Opportunities

To register as a practising psychologist in Australia, students must complete an honours program in psychology and either two further years of supervised experience or an approved qualification such as a Master of Psychology (Clinical).

Potential Occupations

• Graduate resource worker
• Youth worker
• Employment consultant
• Graduate market researcher
• Human resources consultant

Potential Employers

• Community health providers
• Consulting firms
• Government agencies
• Hospitals
• Market research companies
• Research centres
• Rehabilitation facilities

Professional Accreditation

This degree is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.

What You Will Study

The course covers a range of topics including:

• Core topics in psychology and research methods
• A selection of elective topics or topics towards a minor or second major in a non-psychology area
• Core topics in research methods, personality, and social psychology, cognition, and learning, human development, and psychological assessment and measurement
• A selection of psychology option topics including clinical psychology, advanced social psychology, applied cognitive psychology, lifespan development in cultural perspectives, mind, brain, and behaviour, and forensic psychology

Practical Experience

Students will cover a range of formal assessment tests and clinical methodologies used by practising psychologists and connect theoretical knowledge and practical techniques with real-world problems.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must provide an electronic copy of either their original or certified copy of their Official Academic Transcript for all qualifications relevant to their application.

Application Requirements

• Unofficial academic transcripts, statement of results, exam slips, screen shots of grades, AHEGS, etc., will not be accepted.
• If academic transcripts are in a language other than English, applicants must submit copies of both the original documents and full translations.
• An application can be made for up to 3 courses in order of preference.

Inherent Requirements for Undergraduate Psychology Courses

Flinders University and the College of Education, Psychology, and Social Work strongly support the right of all people to pursue an undergraduate psychology course. Inherent requirements are the essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the abilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of the course or unit.

ATAR and Student Profile Information

The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2025.

ATAR-Based Offers

• Highest rank to receive an offer: 98.50
• Median rank to receive an offer: 75.58
• Lowest rank to receive an offer: 55.00

Student Profile

• Higher education study: 59 students, 33%
• Vocational education and training (VET) study: 8 students, 4%
• Work and life experience: 5 students, 3%
• Recent secondary education: 81 students, 46%
• International Students: less than 5 students

Admission Pathways

Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).