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Bachelor of Psychological Science
This degree is a scientific introduction to psychology.
- How long it takes
- 2 to 4 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 38.15
- Lowest offered at University of Tasmania, 2022
- How you can study
- Online or on campus
- Leads on to
- Psychologist
- $114,600 median pay, In demand
- Taught by
- 21 providers
- 7 states and territories
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Psychological Science asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in how people think and behave
- a patient and curious approach to learning
- good listening and communication skills
- comfort with reading and interpreting research
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Bachelor or Undergraduate Certificate?
The Bachelor of Psychological Science is the higher level qualification. The Undergraduate Certificate in Psychological Science is a separate qualification at a lower level.
See the courseWhere this course can take you
No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.
Jobs you can do with it
Psychologist
Psychologists assess how someone is thinking and feeling, then use talk-based therapy to help them manage mental health problems and get through difficult periods of their lives.
A step towards this job. What else you need
Median pay$114,600
In demand
Jobs a degree can help with
None of these jobs needs a set qualification.
Diversity and Inclusion Specialist
Diversity and inclusion specialists help organisations widen who they recruit and keep, and change the policies and habits that decide who gets on once they are there.
Median pay$96,200 (estimate)
Workplace Coach
Workplace coaches work one on one or in small groups with employees and managers to build skills, work through performance problems and plan what comes next.
Median pay$96,200 (estimate)
UX Designer
UX designers work out how a website, app or piece of software should work so people can use it without getting stuck.
Median pay$96,200
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.
Where you can study this course
There are 21 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for Griffith University (opens in a new tab)
Griffith University
Brisbane South (Nathan), Gold Coast, QLD
4.3from 1,317 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 60.65 lowest
- (68.15 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Fee
- $10,600 a year
- (Government-supported place)
What students like
- Lecturers and tutors are supportive and approachable
What to weigh up
- Tutors can be slow to reply to emails
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Website for Deakin University (opens in a new tab)
Deakin University
Geelong Waurn Ponds, Melbourne Burwood, Warrnambool, VIC
4.4from 2,192 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 51.45 lowest
- (60 median, 2026)
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What students like
- Lecturers are approachable, supportive and knowledgeable
- Support services are helpful for students
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Website for Southern Cross University (opens in a new tab)
Southern Cross University
Coffs Harbour, Gold Coast, NSW, QLD
3.4from 183 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 70 lowest
- (70 median, 2024)
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
- Fee
- $9,536 a year
- (Government-supported place)
- Course page for Flinders University (opens in a new tab)
Flinders University
Bedford Park, City, SA
4.3from 1,059 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 54.2 lowest
- (60 median, 2026)
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Mar 2027
- Website for University of Tasmania (opens in a new tab)
University of Tasmania
Cradle Coast, Hobart, Launceston, TAS
4.2from 775 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 38.15 lowest
- (38.15 median, 2022)
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
- Website for La Trobe University (opens in a new tab)
La Trobe University
Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Melbourne, VIC
4.3from 1,101 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 43.85 lowest
- (55.55 median, 2026)
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What students like
- Lecturers are friendly and supportive
What to weigh up
- Admin and support can be slow to respond
- Some find courses light on practical content
- Course page for Bond University (opens in a new tab)
Bond University
Gold Coast, QLD
4.4from 303 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Jan 2027
- Fee
- $55,200 a year
- (Full fee)
What students like
- Staff are friendly, caring and helpful
- Small class sizes give personalised attention
What to weigh up
- Fees are on the higher side
- Admissions can be slow to sort out
Charles Darwin University
Casuarina, Casuarina or Online, NT
4.2from 619 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 52.35 lowest
- (60.5 median, 2026)
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Mar 2027
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Psychological Science.
- Learning, motivation and emotion
- Development and personality
- Biological and social influences on behaviour
- Abnormal psychology
- Research methods and statistics
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose.
How is it different from Undergraduate Certificate in Psychological Science?
The Bachelor of Psychological Science is the higher level qualification. The Undergraduate Certificate in Psychological Science is a separate qualification at a lower level.