Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

Bachelor of Psychological Science
225521
Health and Recreation
Explore how the mind works and gain skills to support others. Develop practical skills in counselling, behaviour change and assessment, with pathways to further study in health and social sciences.
Full time Part time
Course Fee
CSP/$10800 (1st year contribution)
Griffith University - Brisbane South (Nathan)
Start Date
Nov 2026
Mar 2027
Jul 2027
Nov 2027
Duration

3 years Full time or 6 years Part time

Offer Rounds
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Course outline

In this flexible degree, you’ll learn how to apply psychological theories and use skills to work with people with personal, health, vocational and social difficulties, assisting them to reach their full potential. You will gain a thorough grounding in the application of clinical, developmental, biological, cognitive, social and organisational psychology and explore topics such as thinking and perceiving, motivation, stress, health and group behaviour. Evaluating and understanding psychological tests and using interpersonal, counselling, coaching and group facilitation skills are also a key part of the degree. Learn alongside professionals from different fields to see how psychology is applied across a range of real-world settings. You’ll be prepared for a wide range of careers in health, education, business and research, or as a stepping stone to further study in psychology. As a graduate, you may also be eligible for entry into a wide range of postgraduate degrees in areas like social work, speech pathology, teacher preparation, rehabilitation counselling, forensic mental health, criminology and criminal justice. For more course information, visit Bachelor of Psychological Science at GU.

Griffith University

Note

Griffith offers a number of admission pathways to your preferred degree. If you don’t meet the minimum ATAR/selection rank for this degree, you may automatically be considered for a place in the Diploma of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Psychological Science. This means you may receive an offer into the Bachelor of Psychological Science which is conditional on successful completion of the Diploma of Psychological Science at Griffith University. Upon successful completion of the Diploma of Psychological Science you will be transferred into the second year of the Bachelor of Psychological Science program. Visit Undergraduate Diplomas for more information.

Combined diploma/degrees

Refer to entry under Griffith University for D Psychological Science/B Psychological Science. Refer to entry under Griffith College for: D Social and Psychological Science/B Psychological Science.

Fee notes

This is an indicative only amount for first year fees. For further information refer to griffith.edu.au/fees-charges

Other requirements

Students must meet all professional practice requirements. For more information, visit Health Placement Support Hub.

Prerequisites

Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements for admission, see the QTAC website for details.

Additional entry requirements

Griffith VET Guarantee and the Year 12 Early Offer Guarantee apply to this program. For more information visit Guaranteed Admission at GU.

Assumed knowledge

Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C).

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

90.35

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

98.35

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

69.65

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

75.05

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

62.15

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

68.15

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2026

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Number of students

22

Percentage of all students

27.5%

Number of students

6

Percentage of all students

7.5%

Number of students

6

Percentage of all students

7.5%

Number of students

11

Percentage of all students

13.8%

Number of students

0

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Number of students

29

Percentage of all students

36.3%

Number of students

6

Percentage of all students

7.5%

Number of students

80

Percentage of all students

100%

Notes

Career opportunities

Counselling, guidance, health management, social research, rehabilitation and other related fields including health and organisational workplaces.

Membership

As a Bachelor of Psychological Science graduate, you will be eligible for affiliate membership of the Australian Psychological Society.

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