Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)

... Australia
... University of the Sunshine Coast

Course Overview

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

General Eligibility

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.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

Programme Information
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Course Category

Psychology


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Campus Name

Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-Time, 3 years


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Available Intake

February, July


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IELTS Score


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Tuition Fees Range

12571,

12571, (INT)


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