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CF59 - Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
At a GlanceInformation on where the program is available, duration, units of credit as well as contacts for further information.
Aims - StructureAn outline of the programs aims, objectives and outcomes, as well as information on the structure of the program.
Course PlansA detailed list of courses and electives required to complete the program.
Career Opportunities
Psychologists are employed in a wide range of fields, such as career counselling, clinical neuropsychology, clinical, child, counselling, educational, forensic, health, organisational and sports psychology, as well as in teaching and research. The majority of psychologists work in the private sector, although significant numbers are also employed by government departments and agencies. However, not all graduates with a psychology degree ultimately choose to practice as psychologists and there are very many openings in any setting where knowledge of human behaviour and interactions is important. For example, graduates will find employment in areas as diverse as human resource management, rehabilitation, business management, teaching, scientific research, public health, defence and special education.
Please note that completion of the Bachelor of Science (Psychology) does not meet the minimum requirement for provisional registration as a practicing Psychologist, for which a 4th year of accredited study is required.
About Science (Psychology)
This program at CQUniversity has been accredited by APAC which means that if you fulfil the GPA requirements, you will be eligible to continue your studies after completion of this degree, leading to provisional registration as a practicing psychologist. Our Bachelor of Psychology will provide you with an extensive knowledge base in a number of areas of both pure and applied psychology. Moreover, the ongoing research activities of our staff facilitate the integration of theoretical constructs with applied illustrations to foster a better understanding of our courses.
Examples include:
- learning processes and human - animal interactions;
- social psychology and jury research;
- clinical psychology and motivation;
- developmental psychology and childhood psychological development;
- research methods and gambling;
- lifespan psychology and aging; and
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forensic psychology and judicial sentencing.