Bachelor of Psychological Science
Study Psychological Science at Flinders
Build a people-focused career.
Start your journey to become a practising psychologist, or discover a career in areas such as education, politics, business, sport, health or research. You'll undertake an extensive range of key subjects, covering fields such as personality; emotion; development; social, cultural and biological influences; and mental health.
Plus, you'll access excellent facilities (including up to 20 research laboratories), experience a unique placement opportunity, and graduate for work in clinical, educational, organisational and academic settings.
Fast Facts
Prerequisites
None
Assumed knowledge
None
2024 selection rank
60.00
Guaranteed selection rank
75.00
TAFElink
Diploma or above
Duration
3 years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Deferrable: Yes
Annual indicative fees
2025: $9,314
Start Dates
March
July
Why study Psychological Science at Flinders
- 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 practise as a registered psychologist
- Gain skills and knowledge for other professions where psychology is beneficial such as government, social and community work, and statistics.
Your career
To register as a practising psychologist in Australia, you must complete an honours program in psychology and either two further years of supervised experience, or an approved qualification such as a Master of Psychology (Clinical).
Potential occupations include
- graduate resource worker
- youth worker
- employment consultant
- graduate market researcher
- human resources consultant.
Potential employers include
- community health providers
- consulting firms
- government agencies
- hospitals
- market research companies
- research centres
- rehabilitation facilities.
Professional accreditation
This degree is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.
What you will study
First year A typical first year may include: |
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Second year A typical second year may include: |
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Third year A typical third year may include: |
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Only first year psychology topics will be offered online, second and third year psychology topics will be offered online in subsequent years.
Practical experience
Cover a range of formal assessment tests and clinical methodologies used by practising psychologists, and connect theoretical knowledge and practical techniques with real-world problems.
What you'll need
A police check may be required to complete work placements.
ATAR and Student Profile information
The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2025. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.
Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published
| ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds | ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors | Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 98.50 | 99.60 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 75.58 | 78.95 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 55.00 | 60.85 |
The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students who commenced study in this course in Semester 1, 2025 including those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia. Applicant background groupings are based on educational background, not basis of admission. Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.
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
| Applicant background (Semester 1, 2025) | Number of students | Percentage of all students |
|---|---|---|
| Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) | 59 | 33% |
| Vocational education and training (VET) study | 8 | 4% |
| Work and life experience | 5 | 3% |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points) | 81 | 46% |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test) | N/P | N/P |
| Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways) | 16 | 9% |
| International Students | <5 | N/P |
| All students | 178 | 100% |
Application requirements
Applicants must provide an electronic copy of either their original or certified copy of their Official Academic Transcript for all qualifications relevant to their application.
Unofficial academic transcripts, statement of results, exam slips, screen shots of grades, AHEGS etc. will not be accepted.
If academic transcripts are in a language other than English, applicants must submit copies of both the original documents and full translations. Translations must show results for all subjects undertaken and be certified by an independent accredited translator. It is an applicant’s responsibility to comply with requests to provide further documentation, either in the original language or English translation.
Flinders graduates of a Bachelor degree or Flinders students currently completing their Bachelor degree at Flinders are not required to provide a copy of their official transcript for their Flinders course.
An application can be made for up to 3 courses in order of preference. You will be assessed for entry to the course you are eligible for as per your preferences.
Applicants must provide details of their professional work experience in their application.
Inherent requirements for undergraduate psychology courses
Flinders University and the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work (CEPSW) strongly support the right of all people to pursue an undergraduate psychology course.
Inherent requirements are the essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the abilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of the course or unit, while preserving the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment and accreditation processes. The inherent requirements are the abilities, knowledge and skills needed to complete the course that must be met by all students.
Applications for this course should be submitted through the Online Application System portal.
Refer to the application guides below or contact 1300 354 633 for assistance with the application process.
Application guide
Admission pathways
Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).
Find the entry path that’s right for you.
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