School of Psychological Science

Bachelor of Psychological Science

COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Bachelor of Psychological Science (BPsySc) is a coherent program of study in psychology and other subjects considered central to broad education in behavioural science. As well as completing a major sequence in psychology, students study subjects that relate to the biological and social aspects of behaviour.

The course prepares students for professional training in a range of areas of psychology, including clinical and health psychology and can lead to careers in education, personnel, management and research, fields where psychology graduates are currently gaining employment in a variety of roles. The BPsySc and BPsySc (Honours) courses are fully accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council and recognised by the Psychologists Registration Board of Victoria.

It is important to emphasize that the BPsySc degree alone does not qualify a graduate to work as a psychologist. Further education, training and supervised experience is required for registration as a psychologist with the Psychologists Registration Board of Victoria and also for membership of the Australian Psychological Society.

Detailed information of the course structure can be found in the University Undergraduate Handbook, released each year.

Some of the Topics (with a synopsis) covered by the Bachelor of Psychological Science Degree

Abnormal Psychology;
Biological Bases of Behaviour;
Individual Differences in Capacity and Behaviour;
Testing and Assessment
Personality;
Learning;
Lifespan Developmental Psychology
Social Psychology
Health Psychology;
Intercultural and Indigenous Psychology; and,
Research and Professional Ethics.

As all subjects taught by the School are evaluated and updated regularly, the content of subjects may vary - summary information on each subject is available in the University Undergraduate Handbook, released each year.

Credit for Previous Study
Credit may be available for previous tertiary studies. Students applying for credit must provide curriculum details from course handbooks as well as a copy of their academic transcripts.

Costs
The University administers Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) on behalf of the Federal Government. Commonwealth supported students may be eligible for HECS-HELP assistance. Detailed information on HECS- HELP is available at http://www.goingtouni.gov.au.

Entry Requirements
Selection is based on the Equivalent National Tertiary Entrance Rank (ENTER) through satisfactory completion of the VCE or HSC, or by previous tertiary study. Prerequisite studies for entry are VCE (or equivalent) Units 3 and 4 with a study score of 20 or above in English (any). The BPsySc also offers places through the special entry scheme (i.e., mature age entry. To find out what the enter score was for this year click in the following link and look at Behavioural Science Bundoora, Bendigo or Albury Wodonga depending on which campus you would like to study at: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/study/enters.html

Application Procedures
All candidates must apply through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre. Applications cannot be made directly to the university. Application forms are contained in the VTAC Guide (www.vtac.edu.au).

Address:
Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre
40 Park Street
South Melbourne VIC 3205
AUSTRALIA

Enquiries phone number: 1300 364 133
+613 9954 3220 (international callers)

Further Information
For further course information, please contact the School of Psychological Science, La Trobe University

Bundoora Campus
Telephone: (03) 9479 2148
Fax: (03) 9479 1956
email: psychology@latrobe.edu.au

Albury-Wodonga Campus
Telephone: (02) 6024 9895
Fax: (02) 6024 9867
email: psych.aw@latrobe.edu.au

Bendigo Campus
Telephone: (03) 5444 7440
Fax: (03) 5444 7850
email: psychology.bendigo@latrobe.edu.au

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