Bachelor
If you're a current Queensland Year 12 student you may be eligible to receive an offer for this course on the last day of Queensland Year 12 before receiving your ATAR or selection rank.
Psychology is the study of the mind and behaviour. Registered psychologists use scientific knowledge of human behaviour to assist individuals who are experiencing mental disorders relationship problems learning difficulties addiction and eating disorders among other things. Psychologists may work in a specific area of psychology such as cognition neuroscience or social and developmental behaviour. Psychology graduates have many career choices using their knowledge of human behaviour to work in a range of fields including health promotion marketing human resources coaching policy and community services. Graduates also work as researchers to provide greater understanding about how people think feel and react to situations and to develop new strategies to improve psychological functioning.
Combine two bachelor degrees into a single course of study. A double degree allows you to specialise in two fields and pursue different interest areas gaining a broader range of skills and knowledge and giving you a competitive advantage and greater career flexibility.
Consider the following double degrees with a Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology):
The Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council as providing a three-year undergraduate level of training in psychology.