The way we behave. The way we think. The way we react and interact. When you study psychology, you'll begin to understand the science behind human behaviour – and how we can use this science to solve practical problems in all sorts of situations. When you study the Bachelor of Psychological Science you will study psychology as a major, and then have the opportunity to tailor the degree to your interests by studying a second major and a minor of your choosing. Psychology graduates work in a wide array of occupations and professions such as: marketing business advertising criminal justice education public affairs health services human resources, and numerous other areas. You can also choose to do postgraduate study in psychology and become a registered psychologist, or pursue an alternative area of training in allied health, medicine, counselling, criminology, teaching, social work or management. Course objectives The BPsychSc will equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to: gain employment in a range of areas such as health, correctional, community, employment and other public services, the corporate sector including human resources and marketing, recruitment and training, and other agencies and organisations engaged in human services enter and succeed in postgraduate coursework programs in applied areas such as Social Work, Counselling, Health Management, and Rehabilitation Counselling; apply to enter the Psychology Honours program and proceed to further study in psychology in either professional training or research training programs; The BPsychSc will achieve these outcomes by: providing a sound grounding in the discipline of psychology in both core and applied areas; developing research skills relevant to cognitive and behavioural areas of human functioning; developing key skills in critical thinking, data gathering, analysis and report writing; encouraging the study of other complementary disciplines that will add breadth and different perspectives to their knowledge of human behaviour and the human experience; specifying complementary disciplines that in combination with Psychology prepare students for significant and rewarding roles in the human services, corporate and public service sectors. Career outcomes There are many career pathways available for students who have completed a degree in psychology, including: Human Resource Management Marketing and Market Research Employment and training services Teaching Community health and welfare Health services support e.g. Drug and alcohol, cancer, disability, rehabilitation Probation and parole services Aged, family and child services Policy and planning Counselling