Bachelor of Psychological Science / Bachelor of Commerce

ACU's undergraduate psychology programs help students to acquire knowledge, assimilate conceptual understandings and develop skills of application that are valuable to the enhancement of human functioning in a broad range of professional settings. Graduates of the Bachelor of Psychological Science will complete a sequence in psychology that is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). This sequence will ensure graduates acquire an advanced understanding of human behaviour, as well as highly regarded employability skills, including:

• critical analysis and rational thinking;
• ethical decision making;
• scientific thinking and research capabilities;
• measurement and analysis of data;
• problem solving skills;
• written and verbal communication;
• interpersonal skills, including foundational counselling skills; and
• life-long learning skills.

This learning helps to prepare all students for optional further postgraduate study which may lead to registration as a professional psychologist.

Therefore, the aims of ACU's Bachelor of Psychological Science are to:

• facilitate the development of knowledge, conceptual understandings, and skills that are relevant in a broad array of employment contexts; and
• provide an accredited 3 year sequence in psychology which enables graduates to pursue postgraduate study and training options in psychology and other related disciplines.

Inherent Requirements

Inherent requirements ensure the academic integrity of a course is maintained and preserves the university's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes. They must be met by all students.
There are essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of the course or unit.

• compliance with the policies, procedures and regulations which are applicable to all students at ACU.
• the mandatory requirements associated with the course of study, eg attendance, completion of assignments.