Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychological Science

When you study psychology, you will begin to understand the science behind human behaviour - and how this science can be used to solve practical problems in all sorts of situations. Psychological science covers everything from how the brain functions, to how social and environmental factors shape our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Students who graduate with a major in psychology have a wide range of career options beyond working as a counsellor or psychologist. UTAS psychology graduates have gone on to work in fields such as human resources, defence forces, health and legal agencies, and many other settings. And our research is just as varied - from working with expeditioners in the Antarctic, to communities in remote Australia; from learning how children develop language, to understanding how gaming influences behaviour. We work with organisations such as the department of health and police force, and with individuals, for example, people experiencing the effects of brain injury, substance addiction, or mental illness. Studying psychology at UTAS provides students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge to address issues relevant to regional, rural, and metropolitan societies at the local, national, and global level. Students considering becoming a psychologist need to complete an accredited undergraduate sequence of study in Psychology (12 units) in an accredited Bachelor's degree to progress to Honours and postgraduate study in Psychology. The requirement for the accredited undergraduate sequence is completion of the Psychological Science major (8 core units)) and 4 additional prescribed elective Psychology units. The Psychological Science sequence offered through Bachelor of Psychological Science (53F), Bachelor of Arts (A3A), Bachelor of Science (P3O), and Bachelor of Psychological Science and Bachelor of Laws (63Y) are fully accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).

Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to a 12th year of education in Australia. You can also meet the General Entry Requirement for this course with the following qualifications or prior studies:Completion of an equivalent AQF Certificate IV or above. Complete or incomplete (minimum 25 credit points) of previous tertiary study at Bachelor level or higher.