The primary purpose of this program is to prepare graduates for conditional registration as psychologists in Australia and for coursework and research higher degree studies in psychology. However, the degree serves also as an important qualification of competence and achievement in understanding human thought and behaviour 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 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. As a part of their studies in Levels 3 and 4, students will be introduced to applied and professional uses of psychology and will build upon their knowledge of research and professional ethics in psychology, developing an appreciation of the social and cultural contexts of psychological research and professional practice. In the fourth level students will also undertake advanced research training, and have the opportunity to conduct their own original piece of research that may in some case lead to publication in a professional journal.

To satisfy the requirements of the award, students must complete 30 courses/192 units of credit in accordance with the following:

• a minimum of 144 units of credit (22 courses) in psychology, including:
  • 24 units of credit (4 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, PSYC13017 and PSYC13020;
  • a total of 72 units of credit at Level 2 and 3 psychology combined; and
  • 48 units of credit at fourth level.
• 8 elective courses (48 units of credit)

Except with the approval of the Head of Program, 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 Grade Point Average (GPA) for all Level 2 and Level 3 psychology courses is less than 5 will exit the BPsychology program with a 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 satisfied the above criteria for the first three levels (including the required electives) and have a GPA of 5 and above for Level 2 and Level 3 psychology courses must proceed to the fourth year studies of BPsychology unless prevented by exceptional circumstances from the progression.  The application may be made through the Head of Program for approval of a BSc (Psych) exit award. Failure to satisfy these requirements will result in non-eligibility to graduate with either degree. For the purposes of entry into 4^th year, calculation of GPA will be based on the best 12 courses at Level 2 and Level 3 (adhering to the requirements outlined above regarding number at 2nd and 3rd year and compulsory courses).