Explore human behaviour while gaining an understanding of people's wellbeing with CSU's Bachelor of Psychology. Psychologists can be both health professionals and scientists, undertaking research and gaining insights into human behaviour and mental processes. CSU's four-year Bachelor of Psychology provides you with the minimum academic requirements to pursue a career as a psychologist. The Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) may also be used as a pathway to the Bachelor of Psychology for students who do not meet the initial entry requirements, as the ATAR (or equivalent) for entry into the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) is lower. Course highlights The Bachelor of Psychology at CSU can provide the foundation to gain provisional accreditation to practice as a psychologist. A flexible, industry recognised degree Study online or on campus at Bathurst, Port Macquarie and Wagga Wagga – you may even be eligible to receive credit for prior study and graduate sooner. After graduation, you will be able to apply for provisional registration as a psychologist. Gain a solid foundation for your future career CSU provides you with a comprehensive degree in psychology. You will acquire knowledge across a range of key areas, including cognition, developmental and social psychology, psychological testing, biopsychology, psychopathology, personality, learning theory and research methodology. Follow your interests In addition to the compulsory psychology subjects, you will also complete subjects in sociology and a minor to enhance your study experience. Minors are available in a range of related disciplines including business, IT, history and politics, health and biology, justice studies, Indigenous studies and more. A broad choice of psychology electives are available, including Psychology of Crime, Health Psychology, Psychology of Substance Abuse, Psychology and the Legal System and Psychology of Stress and Trauma. You may also be able to apply to complete a supervised experience at an international university. Take your study further Meritorious students will be eligible to transfer to the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), and all students must satisfy academic criteria by the end of third year (or equivalent) to progress to the fourth year (or equivalent) of this course. Career opportunities A four year psychology degree opens many doors in the workforce. Completion of the course satisfies the minimum academic requirements for provisional registration as a psychologist. You could be a fully registered psychologist with a further two years of training and experience. Health services Provide counselling and wellbeing services through social welfare positions or once you have completed your registration go into private practice. Support business Psychology is highly relevant in almost every industry and workplace. Work with large and small companies or consulting firms to provide human resource and organisational wellbeing support and insights. Future proof your career National statistics indicate earnings for psychologists are above average, and employment opportunities for psychologists are expected to grow strongly.