Bachelor of Psychological Science

Gain expertise in analytical thinking and scientific research methods relevant to a broad range of careers and further study.

Study a core program in Psychology along with additional electives to suit your interests. Choose from a range of specialised subjects, including forensic psychology, memory and cognition, cognitive neuroscience, psychopathology, intercultural psychology, and social psychology.

Your knowledge of psychological theory is highly applicable to professional practice in numerous areas including behaviour insights, marketing, experimental science, data interpretation and more. Combine this degree with business to broaden your skillset.

JCU Psychological Science graduates are innovative, critical thinkers who are widely-skilled and contribute valuably in their chosen fields.

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Please view the full six year pathway to becoming a Clinical Psychologist here.

To be eligible to enrol into the 4th year Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) [End-on] you must:

• Complete of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree that includes an APAC-approved three-year sequence in psychology, completed in the past 10 years with a 5.5 GPA; or an APAC-approved bridging degree that includes foundational competencies, completed in the past 10 years with a 5.5 GPA; or equivalent.

To be eligible to enrol in the 4^th year Graduate Diploma of Psychology you must:

• Complete of an AQF Level 7 bachelor degree that includes an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council approved three-year sequence in Psychology completed within the past 10 years; and a minimum program GPA of 5.0; or Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council approved bridging degree that achieves foundational competencies within the past 10 years; and a minimum program GPA of 5.0; or Other qualifications recognised by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the Academy as equivalent to the above.

View the handbook for a detailed overview of available subjects.

Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University’s learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession.  For more information please review the inherent requirements for the Bachelor of Psychological Science.

Honours

The Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) degree is available for high-achieving students. It consists of extra study and the development of a personal research project and thesis. An Honours degree is usually essential for entry to research higher degrees. Refer to the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) Handbook for eligibility information. Complete an application through our Online Application Portal.

JCU Psychological Science graduates are sought-after professionals who excel in their chosen fields.

Graduates pursue careers in areas including private practice, academic and applied research settings, counselling services, law courts, police and defence forces, prisons, hospitals, and schools.

With further study, you could find employment as a clinical psychologist, counselling psychologist, educational psychologist, forensic psychologist, occupational psychologist or psychotherapist.

To become eligible for registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, you are required to complete a minimum six-year sequence of education and supervised training. View the handbook for professional accreditation requirements.

Entry score threshold

These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Trimester 1, 2025. Entry scores are based on the most recent Trimester 1 intake and are updated in June each year. Meeting the threshold doesn't guarantee admission.

ATAR/Selection Rank: 64.00

Entry score range

This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the Bachelor of Psychological Science for Trimester 1, 2025. The table includes offers deferred to Trimester 1, 2025 which may have been assessed using the entry score threshold of an earlier year.

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<5 – indicates less than 5 OP/ATAR-based offers made.
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Find out more about who you might study with by viewing this course’s student profile.

Adjustment factors

James Cook University applies bonus ranks under the Regional Preference Scheme and QTAC’s Educational Access Scheme (EAS). Learn more about JCU’s adjustment factors.

A variety of Scholarships are available to suit different student types.

Learn more about fees and financial support

JCU Prep provides a pathway into this course. Enrolling in this flexible program will enable you to meet entry requirements including subject pre-requisites and ATARs. Introductory academic subjects are also available to prepare you for tertiary study.

_{*Excludes entry into the Bachelor of Advanced Science, Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Physiotherapy, and Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours).}

Note the course QTAC code for the location you've chosen. You'll need to enter it as part of your QTAC application.

Application dates vary between courses, whether they're delivered in semester, trimester or carousel study modes. View our Application due dates page for more information.

ATAR score is indicative only. Entry scores will be finalised in the major offer round.