The program combines psychology and sport to prepare students to work as exercise scientists with specific knowledge in psychology, or complete further study to become registered psychologists.
Students gain an understanding of the physical and non-physical factors that influence athletic performance. In exercise science, they study scientific knowledge and procedures to assess and analyse the human body's response to acute and chronic physical activity. In the psychology component, students learn how to help athletes and exercisers with motivation, goal-setting, positive thinking, concentration, emotional control, and coping skills.
Final intake Semester 2, 2014
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Students gain an understanding of the physical and non-physical factors that influence athletic performance. In exercise science, they study scientific knowledge and procedures to assess and analyse the human body's response to acute and chronic physical activity. In the psychology component, students learn how to help athletes and exercisers with motivation, goal-setting, positive thinking, concentration, emotional control, and coping skills.
Career opportunities
Community recreation and fitness, personal training, research, sport and exercise psychology (with further study), exercise science.
Registration
The Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) has accredited Pathway 1 of the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science (Psychology and Exercise Science) as a three-year undergraduate sequence in psychology. Following successful completion of an accredited honours year plus either further accredited postgraduate study or supervision following the guidelines of the Psychologists Registration Board in their state or territory, graduates may be eligible for registration as a psychologist in that state or territory.
Honours
USC offers an accredited honours year—the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) (Honours). At the completion of third year, students who meet the entry criteria may apply for Honours. Note that a minimum grade point average in Pathway 1 psychology courses is required for honours entry.
Program structure
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Select Pathway 1 or Pathway 2.
- In Pathway 1 students must complete 27 required courses, 1 elective from the School of Communication and School of Social Sciences, 3 (300 level) SPX courses, and 1 elective from either faculty.
- In Pathway 2 students must complete 21 required courses, 1 School of Social Sciences Minor, 3 electives from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences, 3 (300 level) SPX courses, and 1 elective from either faculty.
- Complete a maximum of 5 introductory level courses from the School of Communication and School of Social Sciences.
- Complete no more than 15 introductory level (100 coded) courses in total, including the core course.
- Complete 12 required courses from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering and undertake 3 x 300 level SPX elective courses.
- Register your selected Majors and Minors with your Faculty.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, please refer to the Pathway 1 or Pathway 2 Study Plan.
Pathway 1
This pathway may lead to direct entry into the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) (Honours) program, subject to achievement of a minimum grade point average in Psychology courses.
Faculty of Arts and Business courses
Required introductory courses (3):
COR109 Workplace Learning I
PSY100 Software Defined Networking
PSY101 Wearables and Internet of Things
Required advanced courses (12):
PSY200 Introduction to Criminology
PSY201 Foundations of Australian Law A
PSY202 Criminal Law and Procedure A
PSY203 Communication and Thought
PSY204 Understanding Crime
PSY205 Punishment and Corrections
PSY300 Foundations of Australian Law B
PSY301 Criminal Law and Procedure B
PSY302 Foundations of Human Behaviour
PSY303 Professional Development
PSY304 Torts A
PSY305 Criminal Profiling & Intelligence
Elective courses
Select 1 elective course from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences
Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering courses
Required introductory courses (6):
LFS100 Homicide, Investigations & Forensic Science
LFS112 Youth Justice & Restorative Justice
LFS122 Introduction to Cyber Crime
SCI105 Policing
SCI107 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology
SCI110 Applied Crime Prevention
Required advanced courses (6):
LFS251 Torts B
SPX201 Contracts A
SPX202 Professional Ethics and Integrity Management
SPX211 Criminal Profiling & Intelligence
SPX212 Homicide, Investigations & Forensic Science
SPX221 Youth Justice & Restorative Justice
3 required SPX coded courses:
3 x 300 level SPX courses from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Elective course
Select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Pathway 2
This pathway will not lead to direct entry into the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) (Honours) program.
Indirect entry to the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) (Honours) program would require completion of 6 further Psychology courses, and would be subject to achievement of a minimum grade point average in Psychology courses.
Faculty of Arts and Business courses
Required introductory courses (3):
COR109 Introduction to Cyber Crime
PSY100 Contracts B
PSY101 Social Research
Required advanced courses (2):
PSY200 Diversity, Crime and Justice
PSY201 International Justice and Human Rights
Select 4 courses from the following:
PSY202 Professional Placement
PSY203 Crime Research Methods
PSY204 Working with Victims and Offenders
PSY205 Property A
PSY300 Constitutional Law
PSY301 Equity & Trusts
PSY302 Property B
PSY303 Corporations Law
PSY304 Civil Procedure
PSY305 Administrative Law
Minor (4 courses)
Select a minor from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences
Elective courses
Select 3 elective courses from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences
Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering courses
Required introductory courses (6):
LFS100 Evidence
LFS112 Professional Conduct
LFS122 Regulation
SCI105 International Trade and Finance
SCI107 Marketing in a Global Environment
SCI110 Finance and Accounting for Managers
Required advanced courses (6):
LFS251 Strategy, Governance and Ethics
SPX201 Managing Across Global Cultures
SPX202 Leading and Managing Organisations
SPX211 Evidenced Based Decision Making
SPX212 Economics for Managers
SPX221 Global Business Management
3 required SPX coded courses :
3 x 300 level SPX courses from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Elective course
Select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).