Psychology at Bond
Welcome to the School of Psychology
Bond University’s School of Psychology has established itself as a leader in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research. With nationally and internationally recognised psychology academics our research facilities cater to a wide range of areas including clinical, forensic and organisational psychology, social psychology, health psychology and human cognition. Dependent upon the exit point and the specialist area of study, psychology graduates are employed as psychotherapists or counsellors, advisers to organisations, industry and governments on personnel matters, they engage in advertising and marketing activities, they advise the Courts on criminal matters, they administer personality and ability tests, and they engage in teaching and research.
Bond University offers undergraduate, fourth year and postgraduate study options in Psychology. Students who undertake their education in Psychology at Bond can pursue a sequence of study that leads to full registration as a psychologist, and qualifications up to doctoral level.
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Programs
Learn more about the School of Psychology and explore specific Psychology degree offerings below. You can also download the current Psychology Guide here.
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Bachelor of Psychological Science
This degree is accredited as the equivalent of a 3-year undergraduate sequence of study in psychology in Australia. Our trimester academic calendar accelerates the timeframe to complete this program such that it can be completed in just two years of full-time university study.
The program provides students with a sound education in the scientific foundations of the discipline and an introduction to applied practice. It's designed to prepare graduates for entry into the fourth year and to pursue advanced studies in a wide range of topics.
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Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
These accredited Fourth-Year programs can be completed in just two semesters (approximately 8 months) of full-time study.
Successful completion of one of these programs satisfies the minimum academic requirements for provisional registration as a psychologist in Australia. Full registration as a psychologist requires an additional two years of supervised practice, either through the supervised practice program administered through the Psychology Board of Australia or the completion of an accredited Master’s program.
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Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science
These accredited Fourth-Year programs can be completed in just two semesters (approximately 8 months) of full-time study.
Successful completion of one of these programs satisfies the minimum academic requirements for provisional registration as a psychologist in Australia. Full registration as a psychologist requires an additional two years of supervised practice, either through the supervised practice program administered through the Psychology Board of Australia or the completion of an accredited Master’s program.
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Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Bridging)
The Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Bridging) provides students with a scientific understanding of normal psychological processes such as memory, learning, motivation, psychobiology, personality, emotion, developmental psychology and social relationships, as well as training in abnormal psychology.
The program is designed for students who have completed a previous degree program, either in psychology or another discipline.
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Master of Professional Psychology
This accredited postgraduate study option leads to full registration as a Psychologist (following an additional one year of self-sourced supervised placement).
This program is designed for graduates to follow careers in psychology and meet the educational requirements necessary to use the title “Psychologist.” In addition to being eligible to apply for full registration as a psychologist, graduates are eligible to apply for membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).
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Master of Psychology (Clinical)
These accredited postgraduate study options lead to full registration as a Psychologist.
These programs are designed for graduates to follow careers in clinical psychology and meet the educational requirements necessary to use the title “Psychologist.” In addition to being eligible to apply for full registration as a psychologist, graduates are eligible to apply for full membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and Associate Membership of the corresponding APS Specialist College.
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Becoming a registered psychologist is a long journey - but it's an extremely rewarding one. At Bond, our accelerated programs mean you can get a head start on your path to becoming a registered psychologist and making a difference in the lives of others.
Bond Psychology Clinic
The Bond University Psychology Clinic is a student training facility, which has been providing psychological services to the Gold Coast community since 1999.
These services are provided by provisionally registered Master of Psychology students, under the guidance of qualified supervisors and cover an extensive range of assessments and interventions for psychological and health-related concerns. The Bond University Psychology Clinic is an invaluable asset for postgraduate students, and presents them with an opportunity to work with clients of all ages.
Within this structured and supportive environment, provisionally registered students ground their knowledge and cultivate their skills across all areas of counselling, psychological treatment, and professional practice.
Bond Psychological Society
The Bond Psychological Society (BPS) was established in May 2014. The BPS aims to create a support network that offers students a sense of belonging and support, fostering professional and personal development for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. These objectives are facilitated through a range of professional and social activities.
The BPS endeavours to provide networking opportunities with local industry professionals and, in conjunction with the Australian Psychological Society, opportunities for professional development and personal growth. In this way, the BPS seeks to enhance the experience of Psychology students at Bond.
The School of Psychology supports the activities of the BPS which are to bring together our students and create a hub for development, discussion and debate on contemporary issues in psychology.
Key features
Psychology is an applied discipline that underpins many occupations and vocational areas. Master’s graduates can obtain employment in applied areas such as clinical, forensic, sports and organisational psychology. Students who exit after their undergraduate degree are able to pursue careers in human resource functions such as training and development, recruitment and selection, in advertising and marketing, or in areas such as counselling or research.