Bachelor of Psychological Science
at Australian Catholic University, New South Wales.
A three-year psychology degree at ACU Strathfield, accredited (with conditions) by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. No prerequisites; the assumed knowledge is English Standard (Band 2) or EAL/D. Includes 25 hours of community engagement in third year.
Lowest selection rank
The lowest selection rank (LSR) is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors (equity, subject and regional bonuses) that received an offer to the ACU Bachelor of Psychological Science for that intake. Universities publish it in their admissions student profiles. Only intakes with a published figure are listed.
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 59.20 | uac.edu.au |
| 2025 | 58.70 | uac.edu.au |
| 2024 | 59.15 | uac.edu.au |
| 2023 | 58.50 | uac.edu.au |
A lowest selection rank describes a past intake, not a guaranteed entry score. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page before you apply through UAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
The degree covers the core of psychological science: research methods and statistics, biological, cognitive, developmental, social and abnormal psychology, and the foundations of assessment and intervention. Third-year students complete 25 hours of community engagement. Honours is available as an additional year for high achievers.
Career outcomes
- Graduates work in support roles in mental-health services, drug-and-alcohol clinics and community-services organisations.
- Common destinations include human-resources, market-research and user-experience research positions across the private sector.
- Most alumni continue into a fourth-year Honours programme and the Master of Psychology to register as a psychologist.
Professional accreditation
- APAC accredited (with conditions)
Typical first jobs
- Mental health support worker in community and NDIS-funded services
- Research assistant in university and health-research centres
- Behaviour support practitioner in disability services
- Human resources or organisational development graduate
- Youth or case worker in NGOs and government
- Market research analyst (with electives in business and analytics)
Graduate starting salary
$55,000 - $70,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-21.
After graduation
The course is accredited (with conditions) by APAC. Students who complete an accredited Honours year in psychology after this degree are eligible for provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia, the first step to becoming a registered psychologist.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- Students interested in evidence-based human behaviour research
- Those willing to take statistics and research methods through to third year
- People committed to four to seven years of postgraduate training to reach AHPRA registration
- Students happy to compete for limited Honours and Master of Psychology places
- Those willing to pivot to research, HR or policy if Honours entry doesnt happen
It is probably not for you if
- Students expecting clinical patient contact in the undergraduate years
- Those uncomfortable with statistics and research methods
- Anyone unwilling to commit to four to six years of postgraduate study to become a psychologist
Careers this leads to
Australian career pathways that name this Bachelor of Psychological Science as an entry route. Each page shows uni, TAFE and apprenticeship alternatives.
Related courses at ACU
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the Australian Catholic University website and on UAC before applying.