Overview

Highlights

Graduate for a career in areas that include mental health, drug and alcohol prevention, and disabilities.

Complete 1,000 hours of professional placement including opportunities to travel overseas.

Take the first step towards a career as a registered psychologist.

Careers and outcomes

The Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. To pursue a career in a professional area of psychology, you will need to undertake further study to gain registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.

Aged services worker

Child protection officer

Community corrections officer

Community education officer

Community health officer

Community worker

Corrective services officer

Counsellor

Psychologist

Social scientist

Social worker

Sociologist

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication for Health Professionals

Orientation to Social Work and Human Services

Contemporary Human Rights

The Mind and the Brain

Psychological Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-06 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-29 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00

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More details

If you have to apply for an Australian visa to study, it is recommended to submit your application at least 6-7 months before you intend to start the degree.

Language

English

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

Social Work Organisational Behaviour Social Psychology View 9 other Bachelors in Social Psychology 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: 065387E

An aggregate score of 8 based on the best three A-Level subjects from General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced (A2) Level.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with final aggregate score of 28.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

39400 AUD / year

≈ 39400 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8900 AUD / year

≈ 8900 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth supported place (CSP) for domestic students.

Living costs

Brisbane

Australia

1402 - 2528 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Academic requirements

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