What ATAR do you need for Bachelor of Psychological Science at Southern Cross University?
The lowest selection rank for Bachelor of Psychological Science at Southern Cross University was 66.00 for the 2026 intake, which fell 4.00 on 2024 (70.00). The lowest selection rank is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors that received an offer, so a student's raw ATAR can be below it and still get in.
Lowest selection rank by intake
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 66.00 | -4.00 |
| 2024 | 70.00 | -1.00 |
| 2023 | 71.00 | - |
Range over these 3 intakes: 66.00 (2026) to 71.00 (2023). Intakes with no published figure are left out.
Bachelor of Psychological Science at other New South Wales universities
Of the 10 NSW universities in our data with a published lowest selection rank for a Bachelor of Psychological Science, SCU had the 9th highest. Degrees with the same name can differ in majors, campus and structure, so compare the course pages as well as the numbers.
About the degree
A three-year psychology degree at Coffs Harbour, the Gold Coast and online, conditionally accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. All modes share the same selection rank. No prerequisites; English Advanced, Mathematics Advanced and Biology are recommended.
- Length: 3 years full-time. Study mode: full-time, part-time, online.
- Accreditation: APAC (conditional accreditation).
- Graduate starting salary range quoted for this course: $55,000 to $70,000 a year (source).
What parents can do next
Frequently asked questions
- Is 66.00 the ATAR my child needs for Bachelor of Psychological Science at SCU?
- Not exactly. 66.00 was the lowest selection rank that received an offer for the 2026 intake. A selection rank is the ATAR plus any adjustment factors (for example subject, equity or regional adjustments), so some students were offered a place with a raw ATAR below 66.00. It is a guide to competition for that intake, not a guaranteed entry score, and it changes each year.
- Has the rank for Bachelor of Psychological Science at SCU gone up or down?
- It fell 4.00 between the 2024 intake (70.00) and the 2026 intake (66.00). Across the 3 published intakes listed here it ranged from 66.00 (2026) to 71.00 (2023).
- How does SCU compare with other NSW universities for Bachelor of Psychological Science?
- Of the 10 NSW universities in our data with a published lowest selection rank for a Bachelor of Psychological Science, SCU had the 9th highest. The highest was USyd at 85.10 (2026).