Overview

When you study the science of psychology you will learn about the biological and psychological principles of human behaviour, and will develop the transferable skills of critical thinking, communication and problem solving that are vital everywhere people interact. Psychological Science is offered at University of Tasmania .

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Learning Outcomes

Analyse major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and evolution of ideas in psychology to professionally and ethically address contemporary issues of cognition and behaviour.
Reflect on the quality of your own and others’ decisions through critical thinking, sceptical inquiry and interpretation of research evidence, acknowledging the ambiguity of competing explanations.
Embrace a variety of approaches to lifelong learning to understand diverse influences on behaviour.
Use contemporary techniques to effectively and ethically communicate with a range of audiences to disseminate knowledge.

Career outcomes

There is great demand for psychologists in Australia, with the number of psychologists expected to grow by 31.4% by 2034* There are many career pathways available for students who complete a degree in psychology or counselling, including:

Counselling and Mental Health Services
Aged, Family and Child Services
Community Health and Welfare
Health Services Support e.g. Drug and Alcohol, Cancer, Disability, Rehabilitation

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Psychological Science is fully accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Transferable Skills in Psychology

Brain and Behaviour

Mental Health and Individual Differences

Psychological Processes

Social Psychology

Research Skills in Psychology

Health and Psychological Wellbeing

Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience

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Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-04 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-20 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-06 00:00:00 , International

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Students living overseas apply at least 3 months prior to semester start date and on-shore students apply no less than one month prior to semester start date

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

300 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Hobart, Australia
Launceston, Australia
Burnie, Australia

Disciplines

Psychology Health Sciences School Counselling View 190 other Bachelors in Health Sciences in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

CRICOS Code: 089945D

Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to a 12th year of education in Australia.

Please review the equivalent undergraduate entry requirements to see the minimum requirement relevant to your country. The ATAR information for this course is located in the “For Domestic Students” section of the entry requirements on this page.

You can also meet the General Entry Requirement for this course with the following qualifications or prior studies:

Completion of an equivalent AQF Certificate IV or above
Complete or incomplete (minimum 25 credit points) of previous tertiary study at Bachelor level or higher

To be eligible for an offer into the graduate entry pathway you must have completed a Bachelor degree (or equivalent) or higher in any discipline in the past 10 years.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

39950 AUD / year

≈ 39950 AUD / year

Additional Details

If you’re a domestic student, you may be eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place in this course. Your fees will be subsidised by the Australian Government

Living costs

Hobart

Australia

1204 - 2001 AUD / month

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Funding

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