Bachelor of Psychological Science
La Trobe University
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About
La Trobe's Bachelor of Psychological Science prepares you for a career as a professional psychologist, or in a psychology-related field in industries from clinical psychology to human services and marketing.
You'll develop strong analytical, research and communication skills by studying foundational subjects that include clinical and health psychology, developmental and social psychology, psychological assessment, intervention and research.
Personalise your degree with elective subjects minors in human relationships and neuroscience and complement your degree with electives to give you the flexibility to work towards the career you want.
Registration as a professional psychologist requires completion of further studies in an APAC- accredited professional psychology fourth-year (honours) and postgraduate program.
Areas of study
Psychological science.
Career opportunities
Clinical psychologist, public health worker, rehabilitation worker, youth worker.
Professional recognition
Accreditation, registration and/or membership details for this course can be found on the La Trobe course website.
Practical experience
During this course, you will have the opportunity to participate in a Work Based Learning placement experience, designed to allow you to extend your formal academic learning beyond the classroom. The Work Based Learning experience will provide the opportunity to bring your learning from the university into a work environment and test out your knowledge in a professional real-world environment.
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Prerequisites
One of English Standard, English Advanced (Band 2), English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 3).
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Subject adjustments: Applicants who successfully complete one of the following HSC or equivalent Year 12 subjects will have their selection rank increased by one point per study:
- Band 3 in Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Engineering Studies, Mathematics Advanced, Mathematics Extension 2, Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE), Physics, Software Design and Development;
- Band 2 in any language other than English.
Selection ranks can be increased by a maximum of five points.
All applicants
Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
Academic record: This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
Refer to detailed information about admission criteria on the La Trobe University website.
Also refer to La Trobe University general admission criteria, location and equity adjustments.
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Further information
View all details of this course on the La Trobe University website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
Course updates
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