Bachelor of Science in Psychology

What you will study

To earn the Bachelor of Science in Psychology, students must complete 72 credit points (24 units). Each unit is worth three credit points.

Core Major in Psychology

Students must pass 24 credit points as follows:

• Industry and Community Engagement (Health)
• Foundations of Psychology
• Psychology Across the Life-Span
• Professional Evidence (Psychology)
• Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences
• Understanding People and Behaviour
• Professional Practice (Health) 1
• Professional Orientation (Psychology)

Specialist Major in Psychological Science

Students must pass 24 credit points as follows:

• Experimental Psychology
• Physiological Psychology
• Personality and Individual Differences
• Motivation and Emotion
• Social Psychology
• Survey Research and Design in Psychology
• Psychopathology
• Learning and Cognition

Open Electives

Students must pass 24 credit points from anywhere in the university, as a breadth major, a breadth minor and/or individual units.

Entry requirements

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:

• Year 12 ATAR
• Other Australian qualifications
• Work experience
• Overseas qualification

The university offers a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry via alternative pathway programs and admissions schemes.

For Work-Integrated Learning (WIL), students may need a Working with Vulnerable People card.

English language requirements

An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).

Recognition of Prior Learning

If you have previous studies or professional work experience that is relevant to your intended field of study at UC, you can gain credit towards your degree. This reduces the number of units you must take to complete your course, meaning you could finish your studies sooner and save money too.

For more information, please get in touch with the university or visit its website.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

• Demonstrate self-directed pursuit in scholarly inquiry in psychology.
• Analyse and critique theory and research in the discipline of psychology and communicate these in written and oral formats.
• Understanding and application of values, research and professional ethics in psychological research and other professional contexts.
• Comprehend and apply theories and concepts in the discipline, using a scientific approach, as required by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.
• Knowledge of the research methods used by psychologists and the ability to apply these methods to design and conduct studies, analyse and interpret results and write research reports.
• Apply knowledge and skills of psychology in a manner that is reflexive, culturally appropriate and sensitive to the diversity of individuals.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills and teamwork.

Career outcomes

A Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree from UC opens many doors and can lead to a diverse range of study and career options in any of the following areas:

• Psychologist (subject to further studies)
• Human resources
• Policy and research
• Health and welfare
• Public relations
• Media
• Marketing and advertising
• Disability support
• Community health
• Counselling

Fees and CSP

Average full-course fee in 2026: From $31,828 (Commonwealth Supported Place)

The average full-course fee shown is calculated based on a full-time study load of 72 credit points (24 units).

Student fees may vary in accordance with:

• The number of units studied per term.
• The choice of major or specialisation.
• Choice of units.
• Credit from previous study or work experience.
• Eligibility for government-funded loans.

You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

Commonwealth Supported Places

The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.

If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.

Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.

Your student contribution amount is:

• Calculated per the unit you're enrolled in.
• Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
• Reviewed and adjusted each year.

HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.