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Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)

Understand how people think, feel and act.

Combine a psychology major with a second major in a range of disciplines concerned with human behaviour and development. With excellent facilities including up to 20 research laboratories, and unique placement opportunities, you will graduate for work in a variety of settings or continue on with further study.

Quick Facts

 
Duration: 3 years full-time
Start Date: March
Tuition Fee: $33,500
Location: Bedford Park, Australia
Prerequisites: None
Assumed knowledge: None
IELTS total:
6.0
Pearson overall score: 50
CRICOS code: 023580G
Delivery mode: On campus: Bedford Park

Why study Behavioural Science (Psychology) at Flinders

  • Connect study of human behaviour with topics such as biology, criminology, health, disability, management, philosophy and artificial intelligence
  • Complete a major sequence in psychology along with an elected major in the behavioural sciences
  • Gain essential knowledge and skills required for further study to practise as a registered psychologist
  • Study core areas such as child development, ageing, emotions, interpersonal relationships, mental health, and human learning and memory
  • Fully accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council

Practical experience

Gain comprehensive knowledge of the field and develop vital professional skills in effective communication and problem-solving.

 

“I had a nice relationship with all my lecturers. They were committed to helping you out with everything, especially if you showed that you cared about your work. Uni organised for me to go to Flinders Partners to work on software for innovation management. I was so pleased when they offered me a full-time position.”

Nadine Saadi // Flinders University student

Careers

The degree prepares you for a wide range of careers including youth work, advertising, marketing, policy and research, consumer research, industrial relations, human resources, program coordination and welfare. 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:

  • community rehabilitation worker
  • disability employment consultant
  • graduate HR consultant
  • research assistant
  • transition worker.

Potential employers include:

  • community health providers
  • consulting firms
  • government agencies
  • hospitals
  • market research companies
  • research centres and rehabilitation facilities.

Professional accreditation/recognition

This degree is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.