Bachelor of Psychological Science
Build a people-focused career.
Undertake an extensive range of key subjects and a career pathway to practicing psychology. Cover fields such as personality; emotion; development; social, cultural and biological influences; and mental health. Access excellent facilities including up to 20 research laboratories, and a unique placement opportunity, and graduate for work in clinical, educational, organizational, and academic settings.
- Complete a nationally accredited major sequence in psychology
- Enhance your career opportunities by combining your psychology degree with an area that suits your interests and career goals
- Learn from internationally renowned researchers on core topics like brain function, autism, trauma, social justice, sleep disorders, learning and memory, and eating disorders
- Gain essential knowledge and skills required for further study to practice as a registered psychologist
- Gain skills and knowledge for other professions where psychology is beneficial such as government, social and community work, and statistics.
Campus Information
Bedford Park
Located just 12km south of the centre of Adelaide, the Bedford Park campus is Flinders' main campus. It's a spacious, elevated site with panoramic views to the coast and over the city. Our Student Hub offers 24/7 study spaces and access to all student services in one convenient location.
Flinders City Campus
Flinders City Campus is the first of its kind in the state. This vertical campus features all services and facilities over 8 levels within a single state-of-the-art building, fostering collaboration and empowering learning opportunities. Everything you need is just an elevator ride away. Here in this place for fearless learning, you will gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to confidently step into your next career.
Accreditation
- APAC - Australian Psychology Accreditation Council
Intakes
- March
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Flinders University was founded in an era of profound social, political and technological change, when longstanding conventions were being challenged by a new generation of ambitious young thinkers.
We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.
Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them.
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
India
International Qualification
- Senior Secondary Schooling awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), or the Council for the Indian School Certificate (ISC) Examinations
Minimum Entry Requirement (comparable to an ATAR of 65) to Flinders Bachelor degree
- Completion of a CBSE School Certificate with an average of at least 65% in best 4 subjects (excluding local language) or completion of an ISC School Certificate with an average of at least 70% in best 4 subjects (excluding local language).
Nepal
International Qualification
- Proficiency Certificate (3 years)
Minimum Entry Requirement (comparable to an ATAR of 65) to Flinders Bachelor degree
- Successful completion of the Proficiency Certificate with a minimum grade average of 65% in 4 major subjects
Sri Lanka
International Qualification
- Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education Advanced Level
Minimum Entry Requirement (comparable to an ATAR of 65) to Flinders Bachelor degree
- Successful completion of A Levels.
Undergraduate courses
IELTS (Academic)
Applicable to all undergraduate courses except those specified below
- 6.0 Overall
- with
- 6.0 Speaking
- 6.0 Writing
Exercise Science
Human Nutrition
Psychology (Honours)
Psychological Studies (Graduate Entry)
Psychological Science
- 6.5 Overall
- with
- 6.0 Speaking
- 6.0 Writing
- 6.0 Reading
- 6.0 Listening
Health Science/Occupational Therapy
Health Science/Physiotherapy
Law and Legal Practice
Law and Legal Practice (Honours)
- 7.0 Overall
- with
- 6.5 Speaking
- 6.5 Writing
- 6.5 Reading
- 6.5 Listening
Education
Medicine
Nutrition Dietetics
Paramedicine
Social Work
Speech Pathology
- 7.0 Overall
- with
- 7.0 Speaking
- 7.0 Writing
- 7.0 Reading
- 7.0 Listening
Nursing (Pre-Registration and Graduate Entry)
Midwifery
- 7.0 Overall
- with
- 7.0 Speaking
- 7.0 Writing
- 7.0 Reading
- 7.0 Listening
Health Sciences (Vision Science)/ Master of Optometry
- 7.0 Overall
- with
- 6.5 Speaking
- 6.5 Writing
- 6.5 Reading
- 6.5 Listening
- Course Code: 077358M
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
111600 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: 60 AUD
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