Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)
Understand how people work
In this program, you’ll learn how to explain human behaviour. Our award-winning staff will teach you about how people develop through the lifespan, what motivates us, how to understand personality, and how to encourage behaviour change.
Explore the professional practice of psychology, including cognitive, social, perceptual, physiological, intercultural, Indigenous and abnormal psychologies. You’ll complete this program with an introductory knowledge to the science behind psychology and an understanding of its applications.
In this program you will:
- Learn about human behaviour
- Specialise in different areas of the Health Sciences through electives
- Have the opportunity to work as a research assistant
- Have the opportunity to continue your studies which may result in registration as a psychologist or completing a PhD
First intake Semester 1, 2023
Location
CRICOS code
Entry threshold
ATAR/RankDuration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
CSP Annual feeQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
Program to be rolled out. 1st year offered from 2023, 2nd year offered from 2024, 3rd year offered from 2025.
Program to be rolled out. 1st year offered from 2023, 2nd year offered from 2024, 3rd year offered from 2025.
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 24
- Total units
- 288
- Duration
- 3 years 3 years
- CRICOS code
- 110837F
- UniSC program code
- SC308
Introductory courses (4) 48 units
PSY100 Social Work Practice in Various Organisational Settings
PSY101 Mental and Physical Health and Wellbeing
PSY102 Working with First Nations Peoples and Multicultural Communities
PSY104 Working With Children, Youth and Families
Developing courses (6) 72 units
PSY202 Ethics, Law and the Helping Professions
PSY203 Disability: Culture, Community and Change
PSY204 Social Work Field Education 1
PSY205 Community Development and Social Action
PSY206 Direct Practice 1
PSY207 Direct Practice 2
Graduate courses (8) 96 units
PSY300 Social Work Field Education 2
PSY301 Critical Social Policy Analysis
PSY302 Context Responsive Social Work Practice
PSY303 Counselling for Crisis, Trauma and Loss
PSY304 Working with Victims and Offenders
PSY305 Introduction to Psychology A
PSY306 Introduction to Psychology B
PSY307 Current Directions in Psychology
Elective courses (6) 72 units
Select 6 elective courses (72 units) from the undergraduate elective course options.
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC campus.
Entry requirements
For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.
Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.
Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.
If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.
English language requirements
You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).
Minimum entry threshold
Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.
| Location | ATAR/Rank |
|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast | 55.00 |
| Moreton Bay | 55.00 |
- Recommended prior study
- English
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses (120 units), including the core courses
Program notes
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- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- As part of your UniSC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses
- Receiving credit may not reduce the minimum duration to complete the program
- CSP estimate
- A$12,632 - 2024 Fees
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$27,000