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Undergraduate Certificate in Psychological Science
This short certificate introduces the study of psychology and how it is researched.
- How long it takes
- 6 months
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 40
- Lowest offered at Southern Cross University
- How you can study
- Online or on campus
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- NSW
Is this course right for you?
What the Undergraduate Certificate in Psychological Science asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- a genuine interest in how people think and behave
- an open mind about human emotions and actions
- good listening and communication skills
- comfort with reading and discussing psychological ideas
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Undergraduate Certificate or Bachelor?
The Bachelor of Psychological Science is a higher level qualification. This undergraduate certificate is at a lower level.
See the courseWhere you can study this course
There are 2 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 Southern Cross University (opens in a new tab)
Southern Cross University
Online
3.4from 183 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 40 lowest
- (40 median)
- How you study
- Online
- (full or part time)
- Course page for ACAP University College (opens in a new tab)
ACAP University College
Sydney, NSW
3.4from 205 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Lecturers are supportive and qualified
- Admin staff are helpful and supportive
- Course content is engaging and enjoyable
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Poor communication from admin
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Undergraduate Certificate in Psychological Science.
- Introductory psychology
- Research concepts and ethics
- Cultural diversity in practice
- Health sciences basics
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 Bachelor of Psychological Science?
The Bachelor of Psychological Science is a higher level qualification. This undergraduate certificate is at a lower level.