Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

Bachelor of Psychological Science
231612
Health and Recreation
Explore how the mind works and gain skills to support others. Study key psychology areas and 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/$10600 (1st year contribution)
Griffith University - Gold Coast
Start Date
Nov 2025
Mar 2026
Jul 2026
Nov 2026
Duration

3 years Full time or 6 years Part time

Offer Rounds
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Course outline

Understand the human mind so you can make a positive impact in mental health. This degree will give you a thorough grounding in the application of clinical, developmental, biological, cognitive, social and organisational psychology. 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’ll also learn how to apply psychological theories to 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. 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, 2025
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

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

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

96.15

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

99.95

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

73.05

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

77.10

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

61.60

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

68.30

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, 2025

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

Number of students

6

Percentage of all students

17.1%

Number of students

<5*

Percentage of all students

<5*

Number of students

N/P#

Percentage of all students

N/P#

Number of students

6

Percentage of all students

17.1%

Number of students

0

Percentage of all students

0.0%

Number of students

15

Percentage of all students

42.9%

Number of students

0

Percentage of all students

0.0%

All students

Number of students

35

Percentage of all students

100%

Notes

* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5
# N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students

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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