Psychological Science Federation University Australia

Overview

The Bachelor of Psychological Sciences at Federation University Australia   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.

Key features

Throughout your studies, you’ll 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.

If you wish to progress to further study and pursue registration as a psychologist, the Bachelor of Psychological Science is a pathway to the fourth year program the Bachelor of Psychological Sciences (Honours).

Following fourth year studies, you may progress into a masters program, receiving registration as a psychologist upon graduation.

Career opportunities

• Care and protection worker

• Case manager

• Case coordinator

• Case worker

• Community development worker

• Community support worker

• Community welfare worker

• Early intervention coordinator

• Family support worker

• General management

• Group facilitator/coordinator

• Health education officer

• Human resource officer

• Integration aide

• Market and social researcher

• Marketing assistant

• Outreach worker

• Program coordinator

• Program manager

• Project coordinator

• Recruitment officer

• Sales and marketing officer

• Senior youth officer

• Sleep scientist

• Support facilitator

• Support worker

• Psychologist

You may find employment in advance administration and clerical positions in a variety of areas, particularly those involving health and human services. Some of these careers may require further study.

Accreditation

This degree is accredited with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).