Bachelor of Psychological Science

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Psychological Science at the University of Tasmania provides a comprehensive foundation in human behavior, equipping students with knowledge and skills for careers in counseling, health services, human resource management, and research. The program includes core units in psychology, research skills, and electives, and is taught by experienced faculty actively involved in research and professional practice. Graduates have a wide range of career opportunities and can pursue further study to become registered psychologists.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Psychological Science at the University of Tasmania provides a comprehensive foundation in the study of human behavior. It equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and address contemporary issues in psychology. The program is designed to prepare graduates for careers in various fields, including counseling, health services, human resource management, and research.

Outline:

Year 1

• Core Units:
• Transferable Skills in Psychology
• Brain and Behaviour
• Mental Health and Individual Differences
• Psychological Processes

Year 2

• Core Units:
• Social Psychology
• Research Skills in Psychology
• Health and Psychological Wellbeing
• Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience

Year 3

• Core Units:
• Lifespan Developmental Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Advanced Research Skills in Psychology
• Forensic Psychology
• Psychological Assessment and Measurement
• Neuropsychology and Clinical Neuroscience
• Psychology of Language
• Human Behaviour in Extreme Environments
• Electives:
• Students choose 100 credit points (8 units) of electives.

Assessment:

Assessment methods in the program include:

• Exams
• Essays
• Research projects
• Presentations
• Practical exercises

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are actively involved in research and professional practice. Teaching methods include:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Workshops
• Laboratory sessions
• Fieldwork

Careers:

Graduates of the Bachelor of Psychological Science have a wide range of career opportunities, including:

• Counseling
• Aged, family, and child services
• Community health and welfare
• Health services support
• Human Resource Management
• Marketing and Market Research
• Employment and training services
• Teaching
• Probation and parole services
• Policy and planning
To become a registered psychologist, graduates must complete an APAC-accredited fourth-year psychology qualification (e.g., Honours in Psychology) and follow one of two pathways:
• Option 1: 5 + 1 Internship Pathway (e.g., Master of Professional Psychology)
• Option 2: APAC-accredited postgraduate professional psychology degree (e.g., Master of Psychology (Clinical))