Bachelor of Psychology
(73J)
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Duration:
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4 years |
Location:
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Hobart
Launceston
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Study Areas
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The Bachelor of Psychology (BPsych) is an accredited 4-year sequence in psychology which provides a pathway to postgraduate training as a psychologist.. This course provides a thorough education in the scientific discipline of psychology and introduces students to the applications of psychology. Students also gain some educational breadth by studying other disciplines to the intermediate level. Advanced theoretical level study in core areas and applied topics in psychology together with advanced research training is undertaken in the fourth year of the program.
Students in the BPsych complete two majors, one in psychology and one in either Behavioural Science or Behavioural Neuroscience, together with a minor in a related discipline.
The BPsych has a quota of 30 students at each year level. Alternative pathways to complete an accredited 4-year sequence in psychology include undertaking a major in psychology through other Bachelor (BBehavSc, BA or BSc) or Graduate (GradDipSc) programs followed by honours in psychology (BA(Hons) or BSc(Hons)).
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Special Requirements
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Normal university entry requirements, minimum TER of 90.
Other specific prerequisites may apply depending on unit selection
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Further study options
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Postgraduate training in Clinical Psychology or Councelling, and PhD
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Career opportunities
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Graduates with a Psychology major find employment in the public sector and in business, in areas such as:
- health and human services
- education
- social services and community welfare
- employment and training
- management and marketing.
Career opportunities for graduates with fourth year and postgraduate training in Psychology include:
- clinical psychology
- educational psychology
- rehabilitation and health psychology
- organisational psychology
- forensic psychology
- sport psychology
- research psychology
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Further Information
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