About the Bachelor of Psychological Science
Understand the human mind and how it drives behaviour.
La Trobe's Bachelor of Psychological Science will prepare you for a career as a professional psychologist, or in a psychology-related field across industries from clinical psychology to human services and marketing.
Elective subjects with a choice of minor sequences in Human Relationships and Neuroscience gives you the flexibility to work towards the career you want.
You'll learn:
Analytical, research and communication skills
Learn skills that are essential to your future career in psychology.
Clinical and health psychology
Gain an understanding of how to help people cope with mental and physical disorders.
Developmental and social psychology
Understand how environmental factors contribute to peoples' psychological makeup.
Psychological assessment, intervention and research
Become familiar with methods to understand and measure people's psychological state.
Learn when and how to intervene and how to conduct research.
International entry requirement
Nepal: 65%
Subject prerequisites
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
English language requirement
6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
Bachelor of Psychological Science intended learning outcomes
Acquire, assess, and apply a broad and coherent body of knowledge of psychology, with depth of understanding of underlying principles, theories and concepts
Collect, analyse, and evaluate information and ideas and solve problems using a scientific approach
Demonstrate awareness of cultural differences and show sensitivity to the diversity across people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, when applying knowledge and skills of psychology
Analyse and critique theory and research in the discipline of psychology and communicate effectively in written and oral formats
Distinguish appropriate values and ethics in psychology
Employ interpersonal skills and teamwork
Bachelor of Psychological Science career opportunities
As a graduate, you'll have flexible pathways toward careers that include:
Clinical psychologist
Assess people's psychological state.
Diagnose and develop a management plan for treatment and recovery.
Manage caseloads and referrals.
Counsel patients, document sessions, report to management and liaise with government departments when necessary.
Public health worker
Use your knowledge and expertise to support your patients and their communities.
Monitor people's health, inform, educate and empower people to improve their quality of life.
Document cases and develop strategies to solve health problems.
Estimated fees per year (2025):
A$37 600 per 120 credit points.
Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.
International scholarships
Destination Australia – an Australian Government initiative
The Destination Australia scheme supports new international students to study in regional Australia and offers students a high-quality learning experience. For eligible applicants, these scholarships are worth up to A$15 000 per annum for up to four years.