Bachelor of Psychological Science
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Understand the human mind and how it drives behaviour. La Trobe's Bachelor of Psychological Science will prepare you for a career as a professional psychologist, or in a psychology-related field across industries from clinical psychology to human services and marketing. Elective subjects with a choice of minor sequences in Human Relationships and Neuroscience gives you the flexibility to work towards the career you want. You'll learn: Analytical, research and communication skills Learn skills th
Official- Duration
- 3 years
- Qualification
- Bachelor Degree
- AQF 7
- Campus
- Wodonga
- VIC · +6 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 002915G
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Course overview
Understand the human mind and how it drives behaviour. La Trobe's Bachelor of Psychological Science will prepare you for a career as a professional psychologist, or in a psychology-related field across industries from clinical psychology to human services and marketing. Elective subjects with a choice of minor sequences in Human Relationships and Neuroscience gives you the flexibility to work towards the career you want. You'll learn: Analytical, research and communication skills Learn skills that are essential to your future career in psychology. Clinical and health psychology Gain an understanding of how to help people cope with mental and physical disorders. Developmental and social psychology Understand how environmental factors contribute to peoples' psychological makeup. Psychological assessment, intervention and research Become familiar with methods to understand and measure people's psychological state.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Year 12 English prerequisite (20) - Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.; Recent secondary education - UAC prerequisite: Year 12 subject prerequisite - One of English Standard, English Advanced (Band 2), English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 3).; Non Year 12 - Vocational Education & Training: VET prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.; Non Year 12 - Higher Education study: HE prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.; Non Year 12 - Higher Education study: HE prerequisites - Course specific requirements - To be eligible for an offer of admission into the Bachelor of Psychological Science at La Trobe University, an applicant must: ; Meet the stated criteria for Year 12 or Non Year 12 admission, OR ; Successful completion of two of the following four Open Access Pathway subjects: ; PSY1BAM Introductory psychology: brain and mind ; PSY1SFP Scientific foundations of psychology ; PSY1PAC Introductory psychology: people and culture ; PSY1APP Applied psychology; International: IELTS - 6.5 < 6.0 (PG minimum) - 6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.; Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Year 12 English prerequisite (20) - Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.; Recent secondary education - UAC prerequisite: Year 12 subject prerequisite - One of English Standard, English Advanced (Band 2), English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 3).; Non Year 12 - Vocational Education & Training: VET prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.; Non Year 12 - Higher Education study: HE prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.; Non Year 12 - Higher Education study: HE prerequisites - Course specific requirements - To be eligible for an offer of admission into the Bachelor of Psychological Science at La Trobe University, an applicant must: ; Meet the stated criteria for Year 12 or Non Year 12 admission, OR ; Successful completion of two of the following four Open Access Pathway subjects: ; PSY1BAM Introductory psychology: brain and mind ; PSY1SFP Scientific foundations of psychology ; PSY1PAC Introductory psychology: people and culture ; PSY1APP Applied psychology; International: IELTS - 6.5 < 6.0 (PG minimum) - 6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.; Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses
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 1 | Albury-Wodonga Campus | — | — | $37,600per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.