4 years Full time or 8 years Part time
This program is designed for students looking to undertake comprehensive studies in psychology, including the study of developmental, social, cognitive, biological, physiological and abnormal psychology – as well as study in research methods and report writing. Courses examine areas including child development, neuroscience, learning and cognition, social and organisational psychology, psychological assessment, psychological research methods and evaluation of research. With a range of psychology electives to choose from, students will gain a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of psychology while gaining exposure to a variety of specialisations. For more information, visit Bachelor of Psychological Science at UQ.
The University of Queensland
For additional information about the admissions criteria for UQ and for this course, refer to UQ’s website.
English, Literature, English and Literature Extension or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 and 4, C)
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
99.95
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
99.95
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
92.10
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
93.25
ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors
84.85
ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors
88.05
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.
For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.
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132
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34.2%
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39
Percentage of all students
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386
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Fully registered psychologists can pursue careers in clinical psychology, clinical neuropsychology, organisational psychology, educational and developmental psychology, sports and exercise psychology, and counselling. Broader career options include human resources, mental health services, youth and child support work, relationship counselling, residential care, family and social services, public and private sector management, marketing, advertising and market research, disability support services, aged care, juvenile justice and corrective services.
Australian Psychological Society.