Bachelor of Psychological Science
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In the Bachelor of Psychological Science, you will develop an integrated understanding of human behaviour including social-cultural perspectives, motivations, health and psychopathology as well as the fundamental premise of psychology as an empirically based science. Key study areas include: abnormal psychology, introduction to forensic psychology, counselling, learning and motivation, cognitive psychology, the biological bases of behaviour, research methods, social psychology. The Bachelor of P
Official- Duration
- 3 years
- Qualification
- Bachelor Degree
- AQF 7
- Campus
- Casuarina
- NT · +2 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 107547J
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Course overview
In the Bachelor of Psychological Science, you will develop an integrated understanding of human behaviour including social-cultural perspectives, motivations, health and psychopathology as well as the fundamental premise of psychology as an empirically based science. Key study areas include: abnormal psychology, introduction to forensic psychology, counselling, learning and motivation, cognitive psychology, the biological bases of behaviour, research methods, social psychology. The Bachelor of Psychological Science will also prepare you for the Honours program, as well as postgraduate professional coursework.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
Academic qualifications
Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.
ACT
20 / 36
55.56%
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- TOEFL iBTOverall 60L 18 · R 18 · W 18 · S 18
- PTE AcademicOverall 50L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 169L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 169L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Admission requirements are met by one of the following:; Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60.; Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.; Successful completion of at least 0. 5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.; Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.; Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 140.; Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognized tertiary preparation course.; Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.; Defence members with service of 1 year or more at the following ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course:; Navy: Seaman, Able Seaman, Leading Seaman.; Air Force: Aircraftmen/Aircraftwoman, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, Corporal.; Army: Private, Lance Corporal, Corporal.; Current School Leaver Pathways:; Best of 3 Year 12 subject grades, School recommendation program.; After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.
Additional entry requirement
Australian-Year-12-equivalent qualification; course-specific score and prerequisites; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Casuarina Campus | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Casuarina Campus | — | — | $30,192per year | International students |
| 2026 · Trimester 3 | Casuarina Campus | 16 November 2026 | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
CDU Online
NT
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.