100% Online
100% Online
Learning Mode
Undergraduate
Qualification
3 years full-time
Duration
Mar, Jul, Nov
Start Dates
24
Units
$1,154.25*
Fees Per Unit
Psychology examines what makes us do the things that we do. Through psychology, we seek to understand personality, delve into the nuance of psychological disorders, and explore the effects of social situations on all aspects of our behaviour.
Swinburne Online’s Bachelor of Psychological Sciences introduces you to these concepts by diving into cognitive processes including memory, perception, and attention, and how we change throughout our lives. Your degree is filled with engaging and groundbreaking units that are designed to equip you with skills you’ll need to design research projects and analyse behaviour.
Fully accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), graduates who are interested in practicing as psychologists will also be able to build the foundational knowledge needed to then take further study required towards becoming a registered psychologist.
Explore career opportunities in mental health, counselling, behaviour support and more.
Designed for busy lives, this 100% online degree lets you balance study with everything else — and gets you ready for a future as a specialist in the mental health and social services sectors.
‘The online flexibility has been a game changer for me. I have no idea where I would be without the ability to study when and how I need to. I have taken my work interstate, overseas, anywhere you can think of.’
Corey, Swinburne Online graduate
There’s an expected increase of 9.2% for jobs over the next 5 years.
Our Business courses have been ranked in the Top 200 by THE World Universities Rankings for 2025.
Our Business courses have been ranked in the Top 200 by THE World Universities Rankings for 2025.
TO be awarded the bachelor of psychological sciences you must complete 24 units, comprising of:
Each year is split into 3 Teaching Periods (14 weeks per Teaching Period). You can choose to study full-time or part-time depending on your preference.
A standout feature of this program is the collaborative project with the Australian Psychological Society (APS). In the Mental Health Unit, you’ll co-develop an eLearning module that could be featured in the APS eLearning library, providing valuable exposure and experience in creating professional psychological resources.
Choose 11 electives to round up your degree.
On successful completion of this Course students will be able to:
Course rules
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Psychological Sciences, students must complete 300 credit points comprising of:
Only for students completing this course online through OUA or SOL. Students may not complete more than 150 cps (normally 11 units) at Introductory Level. A unit of study can only be counted once, where units are shared between majors and/or minors, students must choose an approved alternate.
Professional Placements are subject to a competitive selection process. International students may be eligible for a Professional Placement where a relevant Professional degree exists. International students who successful gain a placement through the selection process will be required to change courses to the relevant Professional degree, in order to complete a placement and should consider any visa and extended study duration implications prior to applying. Placements are not available to OUA, Sarawak and other partner students.
Students who undertake a 12-month professional placement are subject to the following course rules and must complete 375 credit points comprising:
Students who elect to undertake a six-month professional placement are subject to the following course rules and must complete 337.5 credit points comprising:
The full Course Information Set and Whole of Institution Set are available for reference.
If you’re applying to Swinburne but haven’t completed Year 12, don’t worry! You can still apply if you have:
For those with prior tertiary studies, you might be eligible for academic credit if your previous studies meet part of the course requirements.
If you have completed Year 12 (the Victorian Certificate of Education – VCE, or an equivalent qualification from interstate or internationally), you can apply based on that.
The full Course Information Set and Whole of Institution Set are available for reference.
If you’re applying to Swinburne but haven’t completed Year 12, don’t worry! You can still apply if you have:
For those with prior tertiary studies, you might be eligible for academic credit if your previous studies meet part of the course requirements.
If you have completed Year 12 (the Victorian Certificate of Education – VCE, or an equivalent qualification from interstate or internationally), you can apply based on that.
The full Course Information Set and Whole of Institution Set are available for reference.
*Note: Unit fees may change each year.
There are several ways to help manage your course fees:
Please contact our Course Consultant to find out if you’re eligible for financial support.
There are a variety of Swinburne Scholarships to help reduce your costs.
Scholarships are available for both new and current students.
Please contact our Course Consultant to find out if you’re eligible for Swinburne Scholarships.
Credit for prior study:
Services & amenities fee:
For more details on scholarships and financial support, visit the Swinburne website or speak with a Course Consultant!
Psychological science graduates are in demand across industries — from healthcare to youth services, justice, and community development. Let’s take a look at the wide range of roles you can pursue with a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences (average annual salaries via Seek):
Help clients with diverse mental health needs access care and navigate support systems.
Help clients with diverse mental health needs access care and navigate support systems.
Work on support programs in employment, disability, and housing sectors.
Work on support programs in employment, disability, and housing sectors.
Guide and manage young offenders through rehabilitation in community and legal settings.
Guide and manage young offenders through rehabilitation in community and legal settings.
Design and evaluate behavioural intervention plans for clients with complex needs.
Design and evaluate behavioural intervention plans for clients with complex needs.
Use behavioural strategies to support individuals with mental health challenges or neurodiversity.
Use behavioural strategies to support individuals with mental health challenges or neurodiversity.
Coordinate personalised care plans for clients, ensuring access to health and social services.
Coordinate personalised care plans for clients, ensuring access to health and social services.
Provide strategic advice and support to improve mental health outcomes in individuals or communities.
Provide strategic advice and support to improve mental health outcomes in individuals or communities.
Support psychological service teams by managing programs and operational needs.
Support psychological service teams by managing programs and operational needs.
The bachelor of Psychological Sciences may also provide you a pathway to becoming a psychologist with further studies.
Further studies also leads to a full-filling career as a Counsellor.
Each degree is thoughtfully designed for online learning, ensuring your experience is fulfilling and supported. At Swinburne Online, we want to ensure that your journey with us is a success. Our team of academic and online experts have developed engaging, media-rich course materials using cutting-edge digital technology and advanced teaching resources.
Canvas is where all your classwork will take place. You’ll experience engaging lectures, tackle assignments, and connect with others on lively discussion boards. All within an easy-to-use platform. Stay on top of your progress, plan your studies with ease, and set your own pace — whether you want to fast-track your degree with up to 12 units a year or take it slow with part-time study. It’s all about balancing your studies with the rest of your life!
We’re there for you each step of the way. Our dedicated Student Advisors are your go-to guides. They’ll help you through your enrolment, course planning, technical support and other questions you might have.
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The suite of Swinburne Online Business degrees provides students with the opportunity to forge connections within the industry. Students hear from industry leaders and work with real-life clients with demonstrated experience within their respective fields, such as SEEK.
