Psychology

Psychology, the study of human behaviour, impacts every environment in which humans live, work, cooperate and communicate. Whether it’s in the classroom or the courtroom, the family home or the extremes of Antarctica, in Tasmanian communities or international relations, psychology plays a role.

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Bachelor of Psychological Science

Accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council

This course is the first step on your journey to becoming a registered psychologist.

Learn from academics active in industry

Work one-on-one with world-class academics on real research projects right from first year

Connect with your community

Study topics relevant to Tasmanian communities and workplaces so you can help understand and improve local health systems

Perfect foundation for a professional career in psychology

Throughout your studies, you'll explore a range of traditional and contemporary psychological science topics, ranging from forensic psychology to human behaviour in extreme environments. You'll learn about the biological and psychological principles of human behaviour, and will develop the transferable skills of critical thinking, communication and problem solving that are vital everywhere people interact.

This will prepare you to continue your studies after graduation towards becoming a registered psychologist, or pursue a wide range of rewarding careers with the skills and knowledge delivered by your undergraduate degree.

Further study options

While the Bachelor of Psychological Science provides skills, knowledge, and confidence to pursue a wide range of careers upon graduation, you may also wish to explore further study options. In particular, if your aim is to become a registered psychologist, your next step is the Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours.

If you aim to become a registered psychologist you will need to complete an APAC accredited fourth year psychology qualification e.g. Honours in Psychology, see the tab above, and follow that with an APAC accredited postgraduate degree, e.g. Master of Psychology (Clinical).

Visit Postgraduate Psychology for postgraduate study options. You can also view the Pathways to becoming an AHPRA registered Psychologist (PDF 68KB).

Find out more about what you'll study, entry requirements, fees and scholarships - and to apply.

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Career opportunities

There is great demand for psychologists in Australia, with the number of psychologists expected to grow by 22.8% by 2025^. There are many career pathways available for students who complete a degree in psychology or counselling, including:

  • Counselling and Mental Health Services
  • Aged, Family and Child Services
  • Community Health and Welfare
  • Health Services Support e.g. Drug and Alcohol, Cancer, Disability, Rehabilitation
  • Human Resource Management
  • Marketing and Market Research
  • Employment and Training Services
  • Teaching
  • Probation and Parole Services
  • Policy and Planning

The healthcare industry overall is expected to grow by over 15 percent over the next five years. Psychology and counselling skills are in high demand. Here are some of the careers projected to grow into 2025.^

22.8%

Psychologists

Predicted job growth to 2025

23.1%

Welfare Workers

Predicted job growth to 2025

14.5%

Counsellors

Predicted job growth to 2025

^ National Skills Commission five year projections from November 2020 to November 2025.

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