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Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)

Learn how to explain human behaviour. Our award-winning staff examine how people develop through the lifespan, what motivates us, how to understand personality, and how to encourage behaviour change. Explore professional practices of psychology, including cognitive, social, perceptual, physiological, intercultural, and abnormal psychologies. You’ll complete this program with an introductory knowledge to the science behind psychology and an understanding of its applications.

In this program you will:

  • Learn about human behaviour
  • Specialise in counselling, social work, or public health through electives
  • Have the opportunity to continue your studies which may result in registration as a psychologist or completing a PhD

Final intake Semester 2, 2022. Please refer to Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) from Semester 1, 2023.

Location

CRICOS code

063008D

Entry threshold

55.00 55.00 ATAR/Rank
ATAR/Rank

Duration

3 years 3 years Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.

Indicative fees

Indicative 2024 fees (A$)

A$12,146 CSP
CSP
A$26,400 / A$79,200 Annual fee / Estimated total fee
Annual fee / Estimated total fee

QTAC code

011261 014251

Start

  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2

Start
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
Delivery mode
  • Blended Learning
Total courses
24
Total units
288
Duration
3 years 3 years
CRICOS code
063008D
UniSC program code
AR374
Program structure
Introductory courses (4) 48 units

COU180 Pedagogies for Engagement
PSY100 Contemporary Issues in Education
PSY101 Second Language Acquisition and Learning
PSY102 Second Language Teaching Methodologies

Developing and Graduate courses (14) 168 units

PSY200 Education Research Project
PSY201 Professional Learning
PSY202 Curriculum Development and Evaluation
PSY203 Leadership for Learning Communities
PSY204 Assessment: Principles and Practices
PSY205 Interlanguage Phonology
PSY300 Language, Culture and Second Language Learning
PSY301 Education Research Project
PSY302 Education Research Project
PSY303 Education Research Project
PSY304 Communicating Education Project Outcomes
PSY305 International Trade and Finance
PSY306 Research Project
PSY307 Managing Research

Elective courses (6) 72 units

Select 6 elective courses (72 units) from the undergraduate elective course options.

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Study sequences

Entry requirements

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.

Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.

If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.

English language requirements

You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).

Minimum entry threshold

Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.

Location ATAR/Rank
Sunshine Coast 55.00
Moreton Bay 55.00
Recommended prior study
English
Program requirements
Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
  • Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses (120 units), including the core courses
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
  • The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
  • It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
  • As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
  • Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.

CSP estimate
A$12,146
Annual tuition fee (A$, 2024)
A$26,400
Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2024)
A$79,200