Are you fascinated by the human mind? Do you wonder what motivates our behaviour?

Psychological science investigates the way people think, behave, feel and learn. It studies processes of the human mind— including personality, intelligence and memory—so that we can better understand ourselves.

Our Bachelor of Psychological Science nurtures creativity, analysis and communication skills. You will:

• learn about human development and the biological bases of behaviour
• investigate the mechanics of perception and learning
• explore the nature of motivation and emotion
• gain experience with psychological tests
• develop skills for counselling
• choose between over 35 majors and electives from related disciplines
• design and undertake meaningful research projects.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Mental Health Worker, Animal Behaviourist, Ministerial Adviser, Parliamentary Member, Development Officer, Project Officer, Welfare Officer, Marketer / Marketing Manager, Human Resource Manager, Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Clinical Psychologist, Community Psychologist, Organisational Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, Educational & Developmental Psychologist, Forensic Psychologist, Sports & Exercise Psychologist, Health Psychologist, Medical Research, Careers Counsellor, Political Adviser

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

This program has been accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. Graduates who have completed this program will be eligible to apply for an honours year, followed by a two-year postgraduate qualification. This sequence of study will lead to professional registration as a psychologist.