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Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Brisbane
15 Boronia Rd, Brisbane, QLD 4009
Eligibility
To be eligible for entry into this course, applicants must hold:
English Language Proficiency Requirements
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.
Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion of:
completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.
If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:
An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subset; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Requires 550 or better overall and minimum TWE score of 4.5 (Paper Based Test), or 75 or better overall and no score less than 17 (Internet Based Test); or
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 54 with no sub-score less than 46; or
An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components. English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
International Students should visit http://www.cqu.edu.au/international for further information.
Each student will be assessed individually.
Recommended study: None.
Career & Study Pathways
You may choose a career path that requires a sound understanding of human behaviour such as:
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
Australian Psychological Society (APS)
Course Content
Fundamentals of Psychology 1: Understanding Human Behaviour
Core unit
Research Methods 1
Core unit
Physiological Psychology
Core unit
Psychology Across the Lifespan
Core unit
Psychotherapies and Counselling
Core unit
Research Methods 2
Core unit
Critical Social Psychology
Core unit
Foundations of Psychopathology
Core unit
Research Methods 3
Core unit
Cross-Cultural Psychology
Core unit
Cognitive Psychology
Core unit
Psychological Testing and Assessment
Core unit
Common Questions
Yes, the CQUniversity Bachelor of Science (Psychology) is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as an undergraduate degree that meets the Level 1 Foundational Competencies. Successful completion of this course qualifies graduates to apply for an APAC-accredited program to meet the Level 2 Pre-Professional Competencies, such as the CQUniversity Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) course.
Yes, a completed Bachelor degree is required as a prerequisite for entry into the Bachelor of Science (Psychology). This course is specifically designed for those who have already completed a degree in another field and wish to transition into psychology. If you do not have an existing degree but wish to pursue a career in psychology, CQUniversity's Bachelor of Psychological Science is recommended instead.
Yes. This course is designed for those with an existing bachelor's degree, and you'll receive credit for 12 elective units (72 units of credit) for your completed Bachelor's level study. The full course requires 24 units (144 credits), consisting of 12 core units and 12 elective units, meaning your prior degree effectively covers the elective component.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be eligible to apply for a competitive entry position in the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) at CQUniversity. Honours level study will prepare you to continue onto the Master of Clinical Psychology or Master of Professional Psychology or research higher degree studies in psychology. If you would like to become registered as a psychologist, you will need to complete this further study.
The indicative first-year fee for 2026 is $24,840 (Indicative, Full Fee Paying). This course has Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available, and as a domestic student you'll be offered a CSP provided you meet CSP eligibility requirements, meaning you pay only the student contribution rather than full tuition fees. You may also be eligible for a HECS-HELP government loan to defer part or all of your student contribution fees.
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