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Bachelor of Arts (Psychological Science Pathway)
Study Psychological Science at Flinders
Arts could be your pathway to a psychology qualification.
This one year pathway is designed for students who want to gain entry into the Bachelor of Psychological Science.
Students who successfully complete all topics in this pathway program and achieve an overall Credit average or above will transfer into the Bachelor Psychological Science.
Why study Psychological Science at Flinders
Successfully transfer to the Bachelor of Psychological Science and:
- complete a nationally accredited major sequence in psychology
- combine psychology with an area that suits your interests and career goals
- learn from internationally renowned researchers on core topics like brain function, autism, trauma, social justice, sleep disorders, and learning and memory
- gain essential knowledge and skills required for further study to practise as a registered psychologist
- gain skills and knowledge for other professions where psychology is beneficial.
Your career
To register as a practising psychologist in Australia, you must complete an honours program in psychology and either two further years of supervised experience, or an approved qualification such as a Master of Psychology (Clinical).
Potential occupations include:
- graduate resource worker
- youth worker
- employment consultant
- graduate market researcher
- human resources consultant.
Potential employers include:
- community health providers
- consulting firms
- government agencies
- hospitals
- market research companies
- research centres
- rehabilitation facilities.
Professional accreditation/recognition
Student who successfully transfer into the Bachelor of Psychological Science will undertake a degree that is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.
What you will study
This pathway program offers students the opportunity to study three psychology topics and alongside these, students will study Bachelor of Arts topics.
Students will learn the skills and knowledge required to embark upon a career in psychological science which are also highly valued in a wide range of occupations.
How to apply
Choose your preferred course.
Check the entry requirements and admission pathways available to you.
Choose other courses to include in your preferences.
Visit SATAC and submit your application online.
Inherent requirements for undergraduate psychology courses
Flinders University and the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work (CEPSW) strongly support the right of all people to pursue an undergraduate psychology course.
Inherent requirements are the essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the abilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of the course or unit, while preserving the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment and accreditation processes. The inherent requirements are the abilities, knowledge and skills needed to complete the course that must be met by all students.
Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).
Find the entry path that’s right for you.
How to apply
Select your course.
Check entry requirements.
Check your eligibility for credit.
Obtain certified documents.
Submit your application and documents.
If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.
This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.
If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through academic pathways programs provided by the Flinders International Study Centre.
Course enquiries
Want more information about studying at Flinders University? Contact us to find out more – we’d love to help you decide if Flinders University is the right choice for you.
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