Queensland University of Technology

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Gain a career advantage by developing your understanding of human behaviour. This course will prepare you with essential knowledge, practical skills, digital capabilities, and ethical and cultural sensitivity for working in a range of contemporary settings. It is also the first step towards a career as a registered psychologist or as a researcher.

Build your own degree based on your interests and career aspirations. The flexible structure of this course allows you to select from a wide range of elective units. You can focus your learning on specific interests and emerging areas of employment.

You will also have the option to study a minor, selecting elective units from psychology or from other study areas in the university, such as science, criminology, creative industries and business. These elective units may be combined to form a minor in Counselling Practice and Skills.

Behavioural science is also offered within a range of double degree options. Choose to combine your study of human behaviour with business, law, justice, social work, or nursing to gain a competitive edge in the workplace.

Delivery mode

Queensland University of Technology offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • Victoria Park Rd, Kelvin Grove

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Assumed knowledge: English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $29,400 $102,900 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$29,400
Standard Tuition:
$102,900
Full Fee Tuition:
$29,400
Full Fee Tuition:
$102,900
Enquire with Queensland University of Technology to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 3 Years
Estimated fee* $0 - $29,400 $102,900 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) will prepare you for the following roles.

Psychologist

A Psychologist treats a range of mental, emotional and behavioural issues. You might assess patient needs and develop a treatment plan. Psychologis...

Avg yearly income $104,624
Entry barriers Low

Guidance Officer

A Guidance Officer supports students in their academic, emotional, and social development. You might work in a primary or secondary school, providi...

Avg yearly income $67,600
Entry barriers Low

Counsellor

Counsellors help their clients work through a range of personal problems including issues relating to relationships, home finances, work, parenting...

Avg yearly income $85,020
Entry barriers Low

Community Worker

Community Workers are caring individuals who support vulnerable members of society through community development initiatives and social welfare pro...

Avg yearly income $71,864
Entry barriers Low

About Queensland University of Technology

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is an ambitious institution, with a growing research output focused on technology and innovation. QUT ranks in the world’s top 200 universities.

Our strategic plan establishes QUT as 'the university for the real world' and charts our provision of transformative education and research that is relevant to our communities.

With more than 50,000 students across two inner-city campuses in Brisbane, QUT offers academic programs in fields spanning business, creative industries, education, engineering, health, law, science, and social justice across five faculties.