Bachelor of Psychological Science
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The Bachelor of Psychological Sciences is accredited with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and explores a range of subjects on human thought and behaviour including developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, social psychology, abnormal psychology and personality.Throughout your studies, you will develop a solid foundation to equip you with the communication, research, critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to meet the high demand for graduates in psychol
Official- Duration
- 3 years
- Qualification
- Bachelor Degree
- AQF 7
- Campus
- Ballarat
- VIC · +6 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 055553A
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Course overview
The Bachelor of Psychological Sciences is accredited with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and explores a range of subjects on human thought and behaviour including developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, social psychology, abnormal psychology and personality.Throughout your studies, you will develop a solid foundation to equip you with the communication, research, critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to meet the high demand for graduates in psychology. You will also broaden your knowledge with elective subjects throughout first, second and third year.As a graduate, you may work in community welfare and case management, business and industry, youth and family support, the criminal justice system, marketing or research.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. Higher education diploma and undergraduate entry requires Australian Year 12 or an overseas equivalent. Some courses have additional selection requirements. 2. Australian-Year-12-equivalent qualification; course-specific requirements; English proficiency. 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.
India State Board HSC
70% in the best four academic subjects
70%
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 7
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Higher education diploma and undergraduate entry requires Australian Year 12 or an overseas equivalent. Some courses have additional selection requirements.
Additional entry requirement
Australian-Year-12-equivalent qualification; course-specific requirements; 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 · Trimester 3 | Federation University Ballarat | 4 October 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Federation University Ballarat | 25 January 2027 | — | $37,600per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Federation University Ballarat | 12 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Mount Helen (Ballarat) | 25 January 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Gippsland (Churchill) | 25 January 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Gippsland (Churchill) | 12 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Berwick | 25 January 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Trimester 3 | Mount Helen (Ballarat) | 4 October 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Trimester 3 | Online | 4 October 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Berwick | 12 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Trimester 3 | Gippsland (Churchill) | 4 October 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Online | 12 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Trimester 3 | Berwick | 4 October 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Mount Helen (Ballarat) | 12 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Online | 25 January 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2026 · Trimester 3 | Federation University Ballarat | 5 October 2026 | — | — | International students |
| 2026 · Trimester 3 | Berwick | 5 October 2026 | — | — | International students |
| 2026 · Trimester 3 | Gippsland (Churchill) | 5 October 2026 | — | — | International students |
| 2026 · Trimester 3 | Online | 5 October 2026 | — | — | International students |
| 2026 · Trimester 3 | Mount Helen (Ballarat) | 5 October 2026 | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Bachelor of Psychological Sciencefederation.edu.au
- Federation University of Australiafederation.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- International student applicationsOfficial source
- Federation University academic entry requirements by countryOfficial source
- International Course Summary 2026Official source
- International Course Guide 2027Official source