Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) - CC42
Study the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) to become eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist in Australia.
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The Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) is designed for graduates who wish to complete an accredited fourth year in psychology to become eligible for provisional registration as a psychologist within Australia. Eligibility for entry to this course requires successful completion of an accredited three year course in psychology within the past 10 years, which includes foundational competencies (as specified by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)) and successful completion of year 3 advanced research methods and statistics.
In the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), you will successfully complete 48 units of credit to satisfy the requirements of the award. You will be introduced to applied and professional uses of psychology as well as professional ethics and an appreciation of the social and cultural contexts of psychological research and professional practice. You will also undertake advanced research training, and have the opportunity to conduct your own original piece of research that may lead to publication in a professional journal. Successful completion of this course will fulfil the pre-professional competencies and standards of a Psychology Honours degree as specified by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
Residential schools
You will be required to attend a compulsory residential school during your course. If studying these units during Term 1, the residential school will generally be held at CQUni Rockhampton. If completing these units during Term 2, the residential school will generally be held at CQUni Adelaide. Final details of residential school scheduling will be released to students closer to the residential school.
| Core Units | 6 | Major Units | None |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electives | None | Minor Units | None |
Course structure
You are required to complete six core units. Term 1 and Term 2 intakes are considered separate and independent streams and therefore students will need to follow the relevant study sequence for their term of commencement.Unit information
For information on the units, you could study as part of this course, visit the Handbook and select the "Course Structure" tab.Credit transfer information
If you have already completed study relevant to the course you have enrolled in, you may be eligible for credit transfer.Broad career opportunities
Study a psychology course at CQUniversity and explore your interest in human behaviour. You will graduate with skills and knowledge that are transferrable to a wide array of people-oriented professions. Our psychology courses are taught by a teaching team with diverse and extensive psychological experience from practising clinical psychologists, to avid psychology researchers, all of whom are dedicated to sharing their knowledge and perspectives with you. You will study an accredited course that prepares you for further study in psychology, and a diverse range of rewarding careers.Course options to suit your career goals
Explore a broad range of psychology course options to suit your career aspirations and goals. Choose from the:Bachelor of Psychological Science
An ideal starting point, this course offers you a wealth of career opportunities in professions that require an understanding of human behaviour such as human resources, business management, counselling and more. It also provides an accredited pathway to further education and training in psychology. You will gain a comprehensive overview of the science of psychology and an understanding of key psychological principles and theories relating to human thought and behaviour that can be applied to a diverse range of people-oriented professions. The course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. Upon completion, should you wish to pursue a pathway towards a career as a psychologist, you will be able to apply for an accredited fourth-year psychology honours course.Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
Like the Bachelor of Psychological Science, this course is an accredited three-year psychology course. The course is designed for those with an existing bachelor degree. If you do not have an existing degree, you will need to enrol in the Bachelor of Psychological Science.Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
This is an accredited fourth-year psychology honours course. In this course, you will be introduced to applied and professional uses of psychology as well as professional ethics and gain an appreciation of the social and cultural contexts of psychological research and professional practice. You will undertake advanced research training and conduct an original piece of research. Upon successful completion, you will be eligible for provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.Postgraduate psychology options
Interested in a career as a clinical psychologist? You will need to complete an accredited Psychology Board of Australia pathway. Following the completion of the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), you may consider applying for CQUni's Master of Clinical Psychology (CG17). This course allows you to register as a general psychologist and apply for endorsement as a clinical psychologist. Alternatively, our Master of Professional Psychology (CL68) is an accredited fifth-year psychology course that allows for a final year supervised internship to then register as a psychologist.Online Availability
| Term 1 - 2023 | Available Online |
| Term 2 - 2023 | Available Online |
Application information
- Applications for Term 1, 2023 open on Monday, 1 August, 2022 and close on Monday, 31 October 2022.
Course commencement
Successful applicants will be required to take up their offer of a place for the year and term for which it is offered. If your application is successful and you are not able to take up the place offered, you will need to re-apply competitively for a place starting in any subsequent year or term.
Student Profile
If you would like to read about the student profile for this course view our Course and Entry Score Profile for Term 1, 2022.Institute Profile
To find out about CQUniversity's Undergraduate Profile for Term 1, 2022 view our Institute Profile.- An APAC accredited 3-year Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Bachelor Degree, or equivalent APAC accredited bridging program; and
- Achieve a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 5.5 from your second and third year approved APAC psychology sequence units.
- a secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
- tertiary diploma level qualification, or
- bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA 4.0.
- An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each subset; or
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Requires 550 or better overall and minimum TWE score of 75 or better overall and no score less than 17 (Internet Based Test); or
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 54 with no sub-score less than 46; or
- An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components; or
- Cambridge Certificate in advanced English (CAE) - Overall score of 169 or above (with no individual band score of less than 154); or
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English - Score of 200 or above.
Security Requirements
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Health Requirements
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Assumed Knowledge
Nil
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) qualifies you to apply for provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and allows you to work across a wide and diverse range of areas including:
- child safety officer
- clinical work
- counselling
- neuropsychology
- child development
- education
- forensic
- health
- organisational and sports psychology
- school guidance officer
- teaching and research.
The CQUniversity Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council and as such, successful completion of this course will mean that you are qualified to apply for provisional registration as a psychologist. Provisionally registered psychologists are required to undertake a minimum of two years industry supervision or a relevant postgraduate course, such as the CQUniversity Master of Clinical Psychology to be eligible for full professional accreditation as a registered psychologist. As a registered psychologist the opportunity exists to gain employment in a wide range of fields such as clinical psychology, counselling, clinical neuropsychology, educational, forensic, health, organisational and sports psychology, as well as teaching and research (which do not require professional registration).
The Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council and qualifies you to apply for provisional registration as a psychologist.
Provisionally registered psychologists are required to undertake a minimum of two years industry supervision or complete a relevant postgraduate course (such as CQUniversity's Master of Clinical Psychology) to be eligible for full professional accreditation as a registered psychologist.
| 2022 Indicative Fees | |
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| Fee Type | Fees |
| Commonwealth Supported Place – Indicative First Year Fee | $7,514.00 |
The indicative first year fee is an approximate cost of enrolling in this course for one academic year. It is based on a standard full-time study load (generally this is two terms of study, with four units studied per term). Your actual fees may vary, depending on the units that you select to study and the number of units you study per term. You can view unit fees in the Cost Per Unit table. Fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
ABOUT FEES
| Fee Category | Commonwealth Supported Place |
| What is a Commonwealth Supported Place? | A Commonwealth Supported Place is subsidised by the Government so that you are only required to pay a Student Contribution amount rather than tuition fees. |
| Am I eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place? |
You are eligible to be Commonwealth supported if you are:
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| Fee Type | Student Contribution |
| What is a Student contribution? | As a Commonwealth supported student, you will contribute towards the cost of your education by paying a Student Contribution. The Student Contribution is calculated for each term of enrolment based on the individual units you have enrolled in, not the course you are studying. |
| What is my Student Contribution? | Your Student Contribution fee is charged per unit of study and is dependent on the Student Contribution Band for each unit. Student Contribution Bands are categorised by study disciplines and help provide an estimate of course fees. This course is a recognised professional pathway stream for psychology and social work that is accredited with the relevant accrediting body and leads to professional employment. All units in Behavioural Science and Human Welfare Studies and Services will be considered part of the professional pathway and charged under Band 2. All other units undertaken as part of a professional pathway degree will be charged at their nominal rate which may fall under Band 4 or a mix of Band 1, 2 and 4. Student Contribution amounts for each band provide an estimate of the cost of your course. Your course may consist of units from more than one band so your fees could vary from the indicated amount as units are spread across a number of bands. You can view fees specific to the course, and units, you are interested in studying by using our Cost Per Unit table. |
| HECS-HELP and payment options |
HECS-HELP is the loan scheme provided by the Australian Government to help eligible Commonwealth supported students pay their student contributions through a loan. Eligible students can use a HECS-HELP loan to pay for all or some of their Student Contribution amount. If you elect to use a HECS-HELP loan, this means that you will defer payment of your Student Contribution amount and repay your HECS-HELP loan when your income is above the compulsory repayment threshold.
If you are not eligible for a HECS-HELP loan, or you are required to pay your Student Contribution upfront, you will need to pay your fees no later than the census date for the term in which you are studying. |
| Other Fees | You will also incur a Student Services and Amenities Fee. |
| Other study costs | You may have other study costs such as travel expenses related to residential schools or work placements if they are a requirement of your course. There are also textbooks, stationery and other sundry costs associated with studying. |
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Application information
Applications for Term 1, 2023 open on Monday, 1 August, 2022 and close on Monday, 31 October 2022.
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