Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Bachelor

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Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Course Code

780AA.4, 60

About this course

Join our Psychology webinar

Connect with faculty staff and a current student, at our upcoming webinar for our Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Explore entry requirements, course content, career outcomes and get a taste of what student life at UC is like.

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What you will learn

be introduced to the latest theory, practice, and research in a diverse range of areas of psychology including developmental, physiological, social, and cognitive
focus on applied psychology and research
be able to choose elective units in sport and performance psychology, health psychology, and forensic psychology
gain transferable skills that are highly sought after by a diverse range of employers including critical analysis, communication, problem solving, teamwork, and research
graduate from a fully accredited course and be eligible for entry into professional postgraduate training courses in clinical and other areas of psychology

Career pathways

A Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree from UC opens many doors and can lead to a diverse range of study and career options in any of the following areas:

psychologist (subject to further studies)
human resources
policy and research
health and welfare
public relations
media
marketing and advertising
disability support
community health
counselling

Credit for prior study or work

A credit transfer arrangement is available for this course for the following institutions:

University Of Canberra College

Diploma of Health (28395)

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Psychology courses at University of Canberra.

91.4%

Overall satisfaction

95.2%

Skill scale

72.1%

Teaching scale

72.5%

Employed full-time

$66.2k

Average salary

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