Bachelor of Psychological Science
at Southern Cross University, New South Wales.
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.
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 SCU 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 | 66.00 | uac.edu.au |
| 2024 | 70.00 | uac.edu.au |
| 2023 | 71.00 | 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 develops analytical skills for solving human, organisational and community problems, competency in research and an understanding of statistical methods, across the core areas of psychology. Southern Cross teaches most degrees in the Southern Cross Model, with six-week terms and one or two units studied at a time.
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 (conditional accreditation)
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 degree is conditionally accredited by APAC for entry into postgraduate training in psychology. To become a psychologist, graduates complete an accredited fourth year and then a professional master's degree or supervised practice pathway.
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
Related courses at SCU
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the Southern Cross University website and on UAC before applying.