Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science

ACU's undergraduate psychology programs help students to acquire knowledge, assimilate conceptual understandings and develop skills of application that are valuable to the enhancement of human functioning in a broad range of professional settings. Graduates of the Bachelor of Psychological Science will complete a sequence in psychology that is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). This sequence will ensure graduates acquire an advanced understanding of human behaviour, as well as highly regarded employability skills, including:

critical analysis and rational thinking;
ethical decision making;
scientific thinking and research capabilities;
measurement and analysis of data;
problem solving skills;
written and verbal communication;
interpersonal skills, including foundational counselling skills; and
life-long learning skills.

Counselling
Child welfare and development
Community work
Education
Health
Human resources
Marketing and Market research
Fourth year study in psychology to pursue a career in psychology, including sports psychology
Government and non-government health, sport and recreation departments
High performance sport organisations
Sports institutes and academies
Corporate fitness
Exercise scientist
Sports scientist
Health and fitness consultant
Strength and conditioning coach
Sports coach
Rehabilitation coach
Performance analyst
Fitness advisor
Sports science manager
Physical activity officer
Allied health assistant

Applicants require an academic IELTS minimum overall score of 7.0 (with a minimum score of 7.0 in all bands), or an equivalent acceptable test score as outlined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy (Schedule 3).