Bachelor of Psychological Science
at University of Tasmania, Tasmania.
UTAS's three-year Bachelor of Psychological Science (course code 53F), accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. Graduates can continue to the Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours (M4Y). Applications go directly to UTAS; check the UTAS course page for current entry scores.
Lowest selection rank
UTAS has not published a lowest selection rank for this course for recent intakes. That usually means too few ATAR-based offers were made to report one, or that selection also uses a portfolio, audition, interview or other criteria. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
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
- Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)
Typical first jobs
- Mental-health support worker at THS or Anglicare Tasmania
- Behaviour support practitioner (NDIS providers)
- Research assistant in a UTAS or Menzies psychology lab
- Human-resources or recruitment officer
- Youth worker or case worker at Mission Australia or Colony 47
- Disability support coordinator (Life Without Barriers, House With No Steps)
Graduate starting salary
$55,000 - $68,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-21.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- You are interested in human behaviour, mental health and research methods
- You can manage statistics and quantitative research from year one
- You are committed to the long pathway to AHPRA registration
- You are comfortable with closed-book exams and APA-style research writing
- You enjoy independent reading of scientific journal articles
It is probably not for you if
- You expect to register as a psychologist after only three years
- You dislike statistics and quantitative methods
- You want a vocational degree with direct patient contact in year one
- You prefer a fully clinical degree like nursing or social work
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Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the University of Tasmania website before applying.