Postgraduate Coursework
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Graduate Entry)
2021
Do you dream of working as a psychologist? The Bachelor of Psychology (Graduate Entry) is a foundation course, introducing you to the concepts, practices and science of psychology.
You will develop your skills and knowledge in human behaviour which includes the fundamental premise of psychology as an empirically based science, social-cultural perspectives, and research methods.
This course acts as a pathway into the Bachelor of Psychological Science Honours program, which prepares you for specialist training and registration.
Career opportunities
This course will equip you with skills and knowledge in a range of psychology areas (e.g. abnormal psychology, personality, developmental). These skills could lead to career opportunities in:
- human resources
- preventative health education and training
- community services
- advertising and marketing, and
- sport and rehabilitation.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and prepares you for entry into an Honours year in psychology. During your studies, you can also join the Australian Psychological Society.
Credit transfers & pathways
Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education
For information about credit transfer available to students with complete or incomplete study at this or other Institutions refer to Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education
For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU
International applications
English Language Requirements for International Students
For detail on English Language Entry Requirements please read the entry requirements provided for International students.
How to Apply
International applicants apply directly to CDU and should refer to the information provided for International future students Apply.
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This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.
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Australian qualification framework
This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7.
Contact details
For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Central on:
Admission criteria
Successful completion of:
- a recognised bachelor degree or equivalent international qualification; and
- successful completion of APAC accredited first year psychology units equivalent to PSY140 Introduction to Psychology A and PSY141 Introduction to Psychology B. It is recommended that unit outlines of these completed units be submitted with your application if undertaken at an institution other than CDU.
Students who have completed an APAC accredited undergraduate degree are not eligible for entry.
Essential requirements
To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. International applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.
The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education in an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.
| IELTS Academic Module | A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0. |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | A minimum overall score of 176, with no skill below 169. |
| Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency | A minimum overall grade of C1, valid for three years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU. |
| Navitas Academic English (will not be accepted from 2021 onwards) | A minimum overall pass and 65% in Academic English 3 with a 65% pass in the research essay. (Note: this score will not be accepted from 2021 intakes onwards). |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module | A minimum overall score of 58 with no score lower than 50. |
| TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) | A minimum overall score of 79 with a minimum writing score of 21. |
* All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.
* Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.
Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: international@cdu.edu.au.
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Course structure
Students will be provided with knowledge from core areas of psychology such as human development, social-cultural perspectives, and research methods, whilst having the opportunity to explore areas of interest from a selection of units specifically designed for this course.
Students commencing in Semester 2 should note that the course will take 18 months to complete.
A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 80 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.
| Unit type | Credit Points | Specific requirements |
| Core Units (6 units) |
60cp | Compulsory Core units totalling 60 credit points as detailed below.
PSY247 Research Design and Analysis |
| Specialist Electives (2 units) |
20cp | Specialist Elective units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below.
PSY202 Developmental Psychology |
| 80cp | Total Credit Points |
Study plan
Students commencing in Semester 1
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in Semester 1 and enrolling in a standard load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
When designing an individual study plan:
- maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
- check the assumed knowledge for each unit as some 200 and 300 level units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level. 200 level units have the unit code which includes a number starting with 200.
| Legend: | CU = Common Unit | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| PSY247 Research Design and Analysis | CO | PSY347 Advanced Research Design and Analysis | CO |
| PSY355 Applied Psychology | CO | PSY353 Abnormal Psychology | CO |
| PSY305 Theories of Personality | CO | PSY340 Introduction to Behavioural Therapies | CO |
| Specialist Elective | SE | Specialist Elective | SE |
| SPECIALIST ELECTIVE AVAILABILITY | |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| PSY208 Biological Bases of Behaviour | PSY245 Cognition and Language |
| PSY209 Social Cultural Psychology | PSY202 Developmental Psychology |
Students commencing in Semester 2
Students commencing in Semester 2 should note that the course will take 18 months to complete.
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in Semester 2 and enrolling in a standard load. Students entering this course with advanced standing, or wishing to reduce or vary their study plan due to work, personal, financial or other reasons should use the table as a guide to create an individual study plan.
When designing an individual study plan:
- maintain the basic order in which units are to be attempted; and
- check the assumed knowledge for each unit as some 200 and 300 level units assume you have completed foundation unit/s in the unit area at a lower level. 200 level units have the unit code which includes a number starting with 200.
| Legend: | CU = Common Unit | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| PSY353 Abnormal Psychology | CO | ||
| Specialist Elective | SE | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| PSY247 Research Design and Analysis | CO | PSY347 Advanced Research Design and Analysis | CO |
| PSY305 Theories of Personality | CO | PSY340 Introduction to Behavioural Therapies | CO |
| Year 3 | |||
| PSY355 Applied Psychology | CO | ||
| Specialist Elective | SE | ||
Course fees
Commonwealth supported places
Commonwealth Supported places are available in this course to students who meet one of the following residency requirements:
(a) Australian Citizenship; or
(b) a New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident visa holder who will be resident within Australia for the duration of the unit.
2021: Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.
International tuition fees
The annual tuition fee for full time study of 80 credit points (1.0 EFTSL) for commencing students in 2021 is AUD $28,224.00.
These fees are subject to annual increases each year of your study, effective at the start of each calendar year.
You can find a list of International fees and payments you can expect to pay as part of your studies in Australia.
CDU offers a number of scholarships to international students to assist with the cost of study.