Bachelor of Psychological Sciences Online delivery

Bachelor

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Course Code

BA-PSYS

Study Mode

Online, In person

Domestic Fees

$6,684 per year / $20,052 total

International Fees

$34,560 per year

About this course

This course is delivered through Swinburne Online. Swinburne Online delivers Swinburne University of Technology programs designed to meet the needs of those who are unable to undertake on-campus study. These programs have been specifically designed for online delivery and support.

The Bachelor of Psychological Sciences provides students with knowledge and skills that will improve their ability to understand and explain human behaviour and relationships.

The Psychology sequence within the Bachelor of Psychological Sciences is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). This course provides a first step to becoming a professional psychologist.

After completing a degree with an APAC accredited major in psychology, students may apply to undertake a fourth year in psychology and then further study in specialist areas of professional psychology such as counselling, health, clinical, organisational, and sports psychology.

Study locations

Off-Campus

Online

Career pathways

The Swinburne Graduate Attributes signify that Swinburne intends that its teaching programs assist all its graduates to be:

Capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
Entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
Effective and ethical in work and community situations
Adaptable and able to manage change; and
Aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (e.g. socio-cultural, economic, natural)

Course structure

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Psychological Sciences, students must complete 300 credit points comprising of:

5 core units of study (62.5 credit points)
8 Psychology discipline major units of study (100 credit points)
11 units of study (137.5 credit points) comprising a second major, co-major, advanced minor, minor/s and/or electives

Students may not complete more than 150 credit points (normally 12 units) at Introductory Level. A unit of study can only be counted once, where units are shared between majors and/or minors, students must choose an approved alternate.Maximum Academic CreditThe maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Bachelor of Psychological Sciences is 200 credit points (normally 16 units)

Credit for prior study or work

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.