The primary purpose of this program is to prepare graduates for conditional registration as psychologists in Queensland and for coursework and research higher degree studies in psychology. However, the degree serves also as a first degree for students wishing to seek employment in a variety of people-oriented vocations.

By the completion of Level 3 of study, students will have broad knowledge of the discipline of psychology and its applications, including plan theoretical perspectives within the discipline. In addition, they will have a demonstrated knowledge of the range of core research areas that make up the scientific discipline of psychology and of the research methodologies and statistical techniques commonly used by researchers for information gathering and analysis. Students will be able to apply this knowledge when undertaking research activities in the core areas of scientific study. In the fourth level students will undertake advanced research training, and will be introduced to applied and professional uses of psychology. As a part of their studies in Levels 3 and 4, students will acquire knowledge of research and professional ethics in psychology, and an appreciation of the social and cultural contexts of psychological research and professional practice.

To satisfy the requirements of the award, students must complete 32 courses/192 units of credit in accordance with the following:

• a minimum of 132 units of credit (22 courses) in psychology, including:
  • 12 units of credit (2 courses) at first level;
  • a minimum of 30 units of credit (5 courses) at second level including PSYC12047 and PSYC12048;
  • a minimum of 36 units of credit (6 courses) at third level including PSYC13015;
  • a total of 72 units of credit at Level 2 and 3 psychology combined; and
  • 48 units of credit at fourth level.
• 2 courses (12 units of credit) in sociology;
• a minimum of 6 courses (36 units of credit) in a discipline other than psychology, of which 4 courses (24 units of credit) must be in Advanced courses.  Students who choose sociology as their other discipline shall count the units of credit obtained under (b) toward this requirement; and
• 2 courses (12 units of credit) elective. For students with an interest in sport psychology, the following 2 courses can be used as electives or psychology courses HMSC12017 Sport and Exercise Psychology and HMSC13024 Advanced Sport and Exercise Psychology.

• Except with the approval of the Head of School (HOS), all students must satisfy all course prerequisites shown in the Table of Course Availability.
• After completing three year full-time studies or equivalent within the program, students whose average Grade Point Average (GPA) for all Level 2 and Level 3 psychology courses is less than 5 will exit the BPsych program with BSc (Psych) degree, provided all the requirements for BSc (Psych) are met. Please refer to the program details for BSc (Psych) for the requirements. Students who have a GPA of 5 and above for all Level 2 and Level 3 psychology courses must proceed to the fourth year studies of BPsych unless prevented by exceptional circumstances from the progression. The application may be made through the HOS for approval of a BSc (Psych) exit award. Failure to satisfy these requirements will result in non-eligibility to graduate with either degree.