Download DOWNLOAD

BACHELOR OF
PSYCHOLOGY
What is CSU’s
Bachelor of
Psychology?
Psychology is concerned with the scientific understanding of human behaviour.
It involves the application of psychological knowledge to solve social and behavioural
problems and promote human welfare.
CSU’s Bachelor of Psychology prepares students for careers as psychologists in a
range of fields by meeting the initial requirement for training in psychology. This course
can be studied on campus at CSU in Bathurst, Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga over
four years full-time, or online over eight years part-time.
Why study CSU’s
Bachelor of
Psychology?
CSU’s Bachelor of Psychology provides you with a comprehensive degree in psychology
that will form the foundation for your future career. You will acquire knowledge across
a range of key areas including cognition, developmental and social psychology,
psychological testing, biopsychology, psychopathology, personality, learning theory
and research methodology. You will also study units in sociology, and complete a minor
study chosen from disciplines including biology, English, history and politics, human
resource management, Indigenous studies, information technology, justice studies,
management, marketing, mathematics and statistics, philosophy, social welfare,
and sociology.
A broad choice of electives is available, including units on substance abuse, stress
and trauma, and the psychology of crime and the legal system. You will also have the
opportunity to apply to complete a supervised experience at an international university.
Meritorious students will be eligible to transfer to the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours),
and all students must satisfy academic criteria by the end of third year (or equivalent)
in order to progress into the fourth year (or equivalent) of this course. Students who
don’t satisfy the criteria for progression to fourth year will graduate with a three-year
psychology degree, the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology). The Bachelor of Social
Science (Psychology) may also be used as a pathway to the Bachelor of Psychology for
students who do not meet the initial entry requirements.
Some reasons for
studying Psychology
at CSU:
CSU’s Bachelor of Psychology
satisfies the academic
requirements for provisional
registration as a psychologist.
This course can be studied
on campus at Bathurst,
Port Macquarie and
Wagga Wagga or online.
CSU offers eligible Bachelor
of Social Science (Psychology)
students the opportunity to
transfer into the Bachelor of
Psychology.
I couldn’t speak highly enough of CSU,
the lectures and tutorials were
small classes so you felt like an
INDIVIDUAL,
not just another number, and all the staff
were extremely approachable.
Sam Orders
CSU Psychology graduate
Career opportunities
Graduates may pursue a career as a psychologist, apply for postgraduate
studies, or explore related careers where psychological knowledge is highly
valued, in areas such as counselling, social policy and research, human
resources, market research, social welfare, health, educational and correctional
facilities. National statistics indicate earnings for psychologists are above
average and employment for psychologists is expected to grow very strongly.
Students can tailor their degree to focus on areas of psychology that appeal to
their interests, and may lead to further study or related career opportunities in:
• clinical psychology
• forensic psychology
• health psychology
• organisational psychology
• counselling
• cognitive science
• research.
Professional recognition
About CSU
CSU is a national university focusing
on excellence in education for the
professions, strategic and applied
research, and flexible delivery of
learning and teaching. We work in close
association with industry, professions and
government to ensure our courses meet
and support industry needs, resulting in
high graduate employment levels and
starting salaries. We attract more than
38,000 students from Australia and
around the world and are well-known
for our innovative approach to education,
offering practical, hands-on courses,
supported online to provide our students
with accessible, world class education.
CSU’s Bachelor of Psychology at Bathurst and Wagga Wagga campuses
is accredited as a four-year psychology degree by the Australian Psychology
Accreditation Council (APAC). The new offering at Port Macquarie Campus
is currently conditionally accredited by APAC. To practice as a psychologist
you must be registered by the Psychology Board of Australia. The basic
requirement to become a registered psychologist is an APAC-accredited
four-year sequence of academic training followed by two years of supervised
practice as a provisional psychologist, or further study.
Studying online
The Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)
can also be studied online. CSU is Australia’s most experienced provider
of online education with our comprehensive communication system,
enabling online forums, wikis, blogs, podcasts, access to library resources
and assignment submission.
For more information or to apply, visit:
www.csu.edu.au/courses/bachelor-of-psychology
1800 DEGREE (1800 334 733) (free call within Australia)
+61 2 6338 6077 (callers outside Australia)
facebook.com/csufuture
twitter.com/CharlesSturtUni
www.youtube.com/user/CharlesSturtUni
visit
www.csu.edu.au
The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for
Overseas Students (CRICOS) Provider Number for Charles
Sturt University is 00005F.
© Charles Sturt University, 2016. F4729