Bachelor of Psychological Science (BPsySc)
Information valid for students commencing 2013
Duration
4 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2023
Faculty
Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Psychological Science.
Entry requirements
OP/Rank 2012*
4/94
* OP/Rank for entry into a program may change for 2013 admissions.
QTAC Code(s)
757001 - B Psychological Science
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English.
Fees for Australian students
Commonwealth Supported Place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 6014
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Closing Date
Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.
Enquiries for Australian students
School of Psychology
Email: enquiries@psy.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 6230
Duration
4 Years full-time
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Program level
Undergraduate
Units
64
Program code
2023
Faculty
Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Psychological Science.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English. View the equivalent qualifications for international students.
CRICOS Code: 029221D
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy) View the English proficiency policy.
View the entry requirements for international students.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 21250
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Online Enquiries (fast response): www.uq.edu.au/international/enquiry
Email: study@uq.edu.au
Why study the Bachelor of Psychological Science?
This program prepares students for careers in psychology and for postgraduate professional or research training. Students gain an integrated and comprehensive education in main discipline areas, including developmental, social, cognitive, biological, physiological and abnormal psychology. The program also develops research methods and psychological assessment and survey skills.
Students pursue individual interests, choosing electives from a range of specialist areas, including family processes; development disorders; psychopathology; counselling psychology, health psychology, group processes and inter-group relations; attitudes; social cognition; and industrial and organizational psychology.
What you can study
Courses
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Psychological Science.
Honours
Honours is a modified program of study in year 4, with entry based on grade point average.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
* OP/Rank for entry into a program may change for 2013 admissions.
QTAC Code(s)
757001 - B Psychological Science
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English.
Additional application information
To become a registered psychologist in Queensland, the completion of a four-year psychology program is required; plus the completion of a professional masters, doctorate or PhD program in psychology, or two years' supervised experience as a psychologist. Postgraduate professional qualifications are a distinct advantage when competing for professional jobs as a psychologist.
Psychology can also be studied through the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Science. These programs, with an additional honours year, both meet the undergraduate requirements for professional registration when combined with two years supervised experience as a psychologist.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Click here for application procedures for Australian students.
Closing date
Please refer to the QTAC website (www.qtac.edu.au) for details of closing dates for the submission of applications, documentation and changes of preference.
Entry requirements for International students
View the entry requirements for international students.
Prerequisites
Year 12 or equivalent English. View the equivalent qualifications for International students.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 029221D
International students must undertake this program on campus at UQ on a full time basis to be eligible to apply for an Australian student visa. Please contact UQ International.
Click here for more information on applying for a visa.
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy) View the English proficiency policy.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
Please check your country's category with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Commonwealth Supported Place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 6014
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 21250
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
To calculate the fees for any program, you will first need to choose the courses you wish to complete. To see all courses available please refer to the course list.
Fees calculator
Select the Fees Calculator to guide you through a series of options allowing you to select details of courses you are interested in studying to estimate your fees for a semester.
Fee rules
View the 2013 Fee Rules.
What you can do with a Bachelor of Psychological Science
Careers
Students contemplating a career as a registered psychologist are required to undertake a four year psychology degree (or a three year Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in psychology followed by an honours year). To obtain full membership of the Australian Psychological Society, an approved coursework masters, professional doctorate or PhD degree in psychology is required.
Careers include: Clinical psychology - assessment, treatment and prevention of a wide range of emotional and behavioural problems; Clinical neuropsychology - the assessment and treatment of cognitive, emotional and behavioural disorders associated with dysfunction of brain processes or head injury; Organisational psychology - applying knowledge of the human behaviour to enhance organisational effectiveness; Educational psychology - providing assessment, intervention and counselling services relevant to the management of educational issues; Sports psychology - developing skills needed to enhance individual performance, enjoyment and participation in physical activity; Research and academic psychology - applying skills to the advancement and communication of knowledge relating to psychology
Psychology is also a useful area of study for a range of other careers.
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following professional bodies:
- Australian Psychological Society
- Psychology Board Australia
Accreditation body
- Australian Psychological Society Ltd
While this degree may be accredited by an official industry accreditation body in Australia, completion of the degree may not result in graduates receiving automatic accreditation. Please contact the relevant registration body for details of any conditions for accreditation.
Program Rules and Requirements
To complete the Bachelor of Psychological Science
To complete the Bachelor of Psychological Science, a student must complete a requisite number of courses chosen from the course list and according to the Rules for the program.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland rules, particularly the General Award Rules, which govern the conduct of UQ programs. Students will find a link to the General Award Rules, and other University rules, on the University Rules page.
A student is required to obtain #64 from the BPsySc list comprising:
- #41-43 for compulsory psychology courses;
- #11-13 for elective psychology courses; and
- #10 for general electives.
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Bachelor of Psychological Science.
