Programme overview

Main Subject

Sports-Related Subjects

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Broaden your skill set by combining two highly-respected fields of study in JCU’s Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science - Bachelor of Psychological Science. Your expertise in both health science and psychology will prepare you with the research, analysis, and critical thinking skills required to succeed in the industry. In your Sport and Exercise Science degree, gain a comprehensive understanding of how the human body responds to physical activity. In your Psychological Science degree, study the human mind and develop a strong foundation of psychological theory, practice, and research skills. Benefit from practical placements as you learn to assess, design, and deliver exercise programs to a variety of people, from community members to elite athletes. Study a core program along with additional psychology electives to suit your interests and requirements. Take advantage of world-class research and observation facilities, including a working on-campus Psychology Clinic in Townsville. JCU Sport and Exercise Science - Psychological Science graduates have broad skill sets and are sought-after in a large range of health-related industries. Graduates pursue careers in areas including sports, health, wellbeing, and psychology. You could find employment as a sport and exercise scientist, clinical psychologist, counselling psychologist, psychotherapist, or social worker. You could also continue studying and deepen your knowledge with the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), or the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Honours). To become eligible for registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, you are required to complete a minimum 6-year sequence of education and supervised training. Upon graduation of this degree, you must complete an accredited year of postgraduate study – either the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), or the Graduate Diploma of Psychology, plus two years of supervised practice in the field. Alternatively, you can complete a two-year Master of Psychology (Clinical), plus one year of supervised practice.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sports-Related Subjects

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Broaden your skill set by combining two highly-respected fields of study in JCU’s Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science - Bachelor of Psychological Science. Your expertise in both health science and psychology will prepare you with the research, analysis, and critical thinking skills required to succeed in the industry. In your Sport and Exercise Science degree, gain a comprehensive understanding of how the human body responds to physical activity. In your Psychological Science degree, study the human mind and develop a strong foundation of psychological theory, practice, and research skills. Benefit from practical placements as you learn to assess, design, and deliver exercise programs to a variety of people, from community members to elite athletes. Study a core program along with additional psychology electives to suit your interests and requirements. Take advantage of world-class research and observation facilities, including a working on-campus Psychology Clinic in Townsville. JCU Sport and Exercise Science - Psychological Science graduates have broad skill sets and are sought-after in a large range of health-related industries. Graduates pursue careers in areas including sports, health, wellbeing, and psychology. You could find employment as a sport and exercise scientist, clinical psychologist, counselling psychologist, psychotherapist, or social worker. You could also continue studying and deepen your knowledge with the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), or the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Honours). To become eligible for registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, you are required to complete a minimum 6-year sequence of education and supervised training. Upon graduation of this degree, you must complete an accredited year of postgraduate study – either the Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), or the Graduate Diploma of Psychology, plus two years of supervised practice in the field. Alternatively, you can complete a two-year Master of Psychology (Clinical), plus one year of supervised practice.

Admission Requirements

TOEFL

86+

International Baccalaureate

25+

Cambridge CAE Advanced

176+

A-levels

5.5+

PTE Academic

58+

IELTS

6.5+

ATAR

69.35+

Course prerequisites: English (Units 3/4,C); General Maths, Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Maths (3/4,C). Recommended: one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Health, Psychology or Physical Education (Units 3/4,C).

Program Duration

5 Years

Starting Month(s)

Feb

Domestic

Starts from

9,960 AUD

International

Starts from

33,280 AUD

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