Students who complete the Bachelor of Science (Psychology) will have broad knowledge of the discipline of psychology and its applications, including major theoretical perspectives within the discipline. In addition, they will have knowledge of the range of core research areas that make up the scientific discipline of psychology and the research methodologies and statistical techniques commonly used by researchers for information gathering and analysis. They will be able to apply that knowledge when undertaking research activities.

For those without a first degree, to obtain a Bachelor of Science (Psychology) you must obtain credit for a total of 24 courses/144 units of credit in accordance with the following:

• 1. At least 72 units of credit (12 courses) shall be in Psychology chosen from the courses tab. The remaining 72 units of credit (12 courses) may be in any other discipline or disciplines.
• 2. Psychology courses undertaken shall include 12 units of credit (2 courses) at Level 1, 24 units of credit (4 courses) at Level 2 and 36 units of credit (6 courses) at Level 3 - of whichPSYC13015,PSYC13017andPSYC13020are compulsory.
• 3. Failure to satisfy these requirements will result in non eligibility to graduate.

Those who hold a first degree from a recognised university may be granted credit for prior study, in which case in order to obtain a Bachelor of Science (Psychology) you must obtain credit for a total of 72 units of credit (12 courses) including PSYC12047 and PSYC12048 (see course details) in accordance with the following:

1.  at least 36 units of credit (6 courses) must be at Level 3 and include PSYC13015, PSYC13017 and PSYC13020; and

2.  except with the approval of the Head of Program, all course prerequisites in psychology shall be satisfied. The normal pattern of enrolment is 12 units of credit (2 courses) at first level, 24 units of credit (4 courses) at second level, and 36 units of credit (6 courses) at third level.

Failure to satisfy these requirements will result in non-eligibility to graduate.

Important enrolment notice:  For administrative reasons, Bachelor of Science (Psychology) students are unable to add courses in CQUcentral.  Once course selection is chosen, contact your Program Advisor to be enrolled in the course.