Program Overview
Study
The university offers a range of study areas, including:
- Business
- Computer science and information technology
- Creative arts and media
- Criminology
- Defence and national security
- Education
- Engineering
- Environment
- Health
- Humanities and social sciences
- International relations and political science
- Languages
- Law
- Medicine
- Nursing and midwifery
- Psychology
- Science
- Social work
- Sport
Research
Research areas include:
- Engineering and technology
- Health and medical
- People and society
- Science, environment and natural resources
- Emerging research - Defence
Psychological Science
The Bachelor of Psychological Science is a degree that opens up a range of career opportunities. The degree could be the start of a journey to becoming a practising psychologist, or lead to a career in areas such as education, politics, business, sport, health, or research.
Course Information
The course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. Students can choose to study online or in person, with a focus on a positive student experience, well-being, engagement, respect, and support.
Why Choose Flinders for Psychological Science?
- Quality content tailored to student needs
- Empowering students to turn thinking into action
- Support from staff who care about student success and wellbeing
Career Opportunities
The degree can lead to a range of career opportunities, including:
- Practising psychologist
- Education
- Politics
- Business
- Sport
- Health
- Research
Rankings
Flinders University is ranked:
- No. 1 in Australia for overall educational experience and teaching quality in Psychology
- No. 1 in South Australia for full-time employment, learning resources, overall educational experience, skills development, and teaching quality in Psychology
Student Testimonial
"The staff at Flinders University genuinely want you to succeed. They equipped me with a fantastic understanding of how to evaluate, then integrate science into my patient assessments and therapies." - Joey Ciappina, Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) graduate