詹姆斯庫(kù)克大學(xué)

Study the human mind and develop a strong foundation of psychological theory, practice, and research skills with JCU’s Bachelor of Psychological Science.

Gain expertise in analytical thinking and scientific research methods relevant to a broad range of careers and further study.

Study a core program in Psychology along with additional electives to suit your interests. Choose from a range of specialised subjects, including forensic psychology, memory and cognition, cognitive neuroscience, psychopathology, intercultural psychology, and social psychology.

Access world-class research and observation facilities, including a working Psychology clinic on-campus in Townsville. Combine this degree with business or sports and exercise science to broaden your skillset.

JCU Psychological Science graduates are innovative, critical thinkers who are widely-skilled and contribute valuably in their chosen fields.

Honours

The Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) degree is available for high-achieving students. It consists of extra study and the development of a personal research project and thesis. An Honours degree is usually essential for entry to research higher degrees.

Career Opportunities

JCU Psychological Science graduates are sought-after professionals who excel in their chosen fields.

Graduates pursue careers in areas including private practice, academic and applied research settings, counselling services, law courts, police and defence forces, prisons, hospitals, and schools.

With further study, you could find employment as a clinical psychologist, counselling psychologist, educational psychologist, forensic psychologist, occupational psychologist, sport and exercise psychologist, or psychotherapist.

To become eligible for registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, you are required to complete a minimum six-year sequence of education and supervised training. View the handbook for professional accreditation requirements.

Course learning outcomes

On successful completion of the Bachelor of Psychological Science, graduates will be able to:

• Integrate a broad and coherent body of knowledge with depth in major theoretical perspectives and concepts, and philosophical and historical developments, in the core areas of psychology
• Review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge and evidence bases in the core areas of psychology
• Review and reflect on the methods and ethics of scientific investigation as applied to psychology
• Exercise critical thinking and judgement in the design and conduct of scientific investigations to solve psychological questions with intellectual independence
• Apply advanced English language and technological and numeracy skills to generate, interpret and communicate knowledge, data, arguments and research findings appropriate for a variety of audiences
• Adapt and apply research skills and psychological understanding, including where appropriate knowledge of cultural diversity, to investigate human and animal behaviour in diverse contexts
• Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for one's own learning and practice in collaboration with others

Note: This course is also available to study on JCU Singapore campus with March, July, November intakes.