Bachelor of Psychological Science
Exploration of the human mind is a fascinating field and this degree is an equally fascinating educational journey into behavior, cognition, and psychological principles and theory. You’ll develop strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as proficiency in research and statistics, all of which will inform your ability to apply scientific approaches in professional settings.
Course details
Exploration of the human mind is a fascinating field and this degree is an equally fascinating educational journey into behavior, cognition, and psychological principles and theory. You’ll develop strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as proficiency in research and statistics, all of which will inform your ability to apply scientific approaches in professional settings. The course aims to equip students with analytical skills in solving human, organizational and community-wide problems; competency in the design of research and interpretation of research findings; and a comprehensive understanding of statistical methods. The structure moves from basic theory to application, with a strong emphasis on acquisition of an understanding of the scientific principles leading to effective professional practice. Some second and third year units involve applied skills (e.g. personal reflection, demonstration of testing methods and other assessment techniques and methods for facilitating behavior change) while others emphasize areas in experimental psychology, statistics and research methods.
Selected University Details
A vibrant, contemporary Australian university with campuses at the Gold Coast, Lismore and Coffs Harbour, and branch campuses in Sydney and Melbourne, Southern Cross University offers industry-relevant degrees with a strong emphasis on practical learning. Ranked in the top 100 best universities in the Asia-Pacific region for 2017 by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, Southern Cross University enjoys a strong demand for students. International students can choose from study programs in Arts and Social Sciences, Business, Science and Engineering and Health and Human Sciences, among others. Nursing students can take advantage of comprehensive courses that combine foundational science, professional knowledge and clinical experiences to prepare graduates for a successful career in nursing and health.Southern Cross University is well known for its research facilities, with staff and students undertaking research in a wide range of areas, including civil engineering, complementary and alternative medicine, human movement and sports science, and nursing,to name a few.
Southern Cross University
Australia
Duration : 3 years
Delivery mode : Online/On campus
Entry Criteria
- IELTS – 6 not less than 5.5
- 78% aggregate in Higher secondary
Campus : Coffs Harbour
Intakes : Semester 2
View Details : https://www.scu.edu.au/study-at-scu/courses/bachelor-of-psychological-science-3007244/#tab-international
Psychologists are employed in health, social and disability services, youth services, corrective services, the armed services, research agencies such as the CSIRO, and in education. Private industry is also a large employer of those with psychology degrees who receive further specialized training for work in management, human resources and corporate consultancy services.
The course has Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accreditation for entrance into postgraduate training.
- State Higher secondary with 78% aggregate
- IELTS (Academic) score of 6 with no individual band score less than 5.5.
