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Course Overview
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
With strong demand for professionals who understand human behaviour, a Bachelor of Psychological Science prepares you for a wide range of high-impact, people-focused careers. From mental health and youth work to HR, research, policy, and market analysis, you'll graduate with in-demand skills that open doors across growing industries. Career outcomes include:
With further postgraduate study and work experience, careers could include: Registered psychologist, Clinical psychologist, Organisational psychologist, Forensic psychologist, Educational and developmental psychologist, Neuropsychologist, Counsellor, Academic researcher. 1 in 4 jobs advertised in Australia are suited to Psychology graduates.
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Course Content
Psychology Research Methods
Year 1 core topic building foundational research skills in psychological science.
Psychology of Surviving and Thriving
Year 1 core topic exploring psychological resilience and wellbeing.
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Year 1 core topic covering mental health principles and wellbeing.
Supporting Mental Health and Wellbeing
Year 1 option topic.
Understanding Victims and Crime
Year 1 option topic.
Research Methods
Year 2 core topic advancing research skills in psychology.
Social and Organisational Psychology
Year 2 core topic exploring social and workplace psychology.
Cognition and Learning
Year 2 core topic covering cognitive processes and learning theory.
Psychological Assessment
Year 2 core topic on assessment methods in psychology.
Psychology for Children and Adolescents
Year 2 core topic focusing on developmental psychology.
Research Methods
Year 3 core topic applying advanced research methods.
Applications of Psychological Science
Year 3 core topic applying psychological knowledge to practical areas.
Clinical Psychology
Year 3 core topic covering clinical psychology principles and practice.
Forensic Psychology
Year 3 option topic.
Applied Cognitive Psychology
Year 3 option topic.
Advanced Neuroscience
Year 3 option topic.
Common Questions
Yes, the Bachelor of Psychological Science at Flinders University is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), ensuring the degree meets national standards for psychology education.
Yes, a flexible online study option is available, designed to help you balance your studies with work and other commitments. Note that part-time equivalent study options are not available for international students.
After completing the three-year degree, you can progress to Flinders University's Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), a dynamic fourth-year program combining advanced coursework with a major research thesis. Alternatively, the Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced) is offered as a flexible online or in-person fourth-year program. Both pathways enable you to apply for postgraduate Masters programs in Psychology, which is required to become a registered psychologist.
The Guaranteed Entry ATAR is 70.00. Alternative entry options are also available, including a STAT score of 150.0, a GPA of 4.5, TAFE/VET Certificate IV or above, or pathway programs such as the Arts Diploma. There are no prerequisites or assumed knowledge required.
In Year 1, core topics include Psychology Research Methods, Psychology of Surviving and Thriving, and Mental Health and Wellbeing, alongside option topics. In Year 2, you will study Research Methods, Social and Organisational Psychology, Cognition and Learning, Psychological Assessment, and Psychology for Children and Adolescents, plus electives. In Year 3, core topics include Research Methods, Applications of Psychological Science, and Clinical Psychology, with option topics such as Forensic Psychology, Applied Cognitive Psychology, and Advanced Neuroscience.
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