Bachelor of Psychology
Information valid for students commencing in 2015.
Course code | 10310 |
Version | 9 |
Professional accreditation status | The Honours stream of this course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Graduates will be eligible for provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. Graduates of this course who wish to become fully registered as psychologists, must complete two years of supervised practice in the field or an accredited masters degree. |
Course type | Bachelor Honours (AQF Level 8) |
Division | Tropical Health and Medicine |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | English |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1 – Schedule II of the 番茄社区 Admissions Policy. |
Additional selection requirements | Nil |
Special admission requirements | Nil |
Post admission requirements | A student admitted to the degree of Bachelor of Psychology at this university may be invited by the College Dean to undertake the Honours stream if that student has:
Note: Students who have successfully completed requirement 1, but not achieved requirement 2, will be able to exit the course with a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology). |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 96 credit points as per course structure |
Additional course rules | Nil |
Additional completion requirements | Nil |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion of the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), graduates will be able to:
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Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
Level 1
PY1101:03 Exploring Psychology I
PY1102:03 Exploring Psychology 2
SS1010:03 Australian People: An Introduction to the Social Sciences or AN1001:03 Anthropology: Cultural Diversity in Global Perspective
SY1001:03 Australian Society: An Introduction to Sociology
Level 2
PY2103:03 Describing and Analysing Behaviour
PY2107:03 Experimental Investigation and Analysis of Behaviour
Level 3
PY3101:03 Advanced Behavioural Research Design and Analysis
Level 4
PY4104:06 Psychology Thesis Part 1 of 2
PY4105:06 Psychology Thesis Part 1 of 2
PY4108:06 Advanced Topics in Psychology Part 1 of 2
PY4109:06 Advanced Topics in Psychology Part 2 of 2
OPTIONS
Select 12 credit points of any undergraduate subjects
PLUS
Select 9 credit points of specified PY level 2 and 3 subjects from List 1
PLUS
Select 12 credit points of specified PY level 3 subjects from List 2
PLUS
Select 18 credit points of any level 2 or level 3 subjects
List 1
PY2018:03 Intercultural Psychology
PY2101:03 Brain and Behaviour
PY2104:03 Health Psychology
PY2106:03 Human Development Across the Lifespan
PY2108:03 Evolution of Behaviour
PY2109:03 Environmental Psychology
PY2110:03 Forensic Psychology
PY2111:03 Learning and Behaviour
PY2112:03 Memory and Cognition
PY3102:03 Social Psychology
PY3103:03 Psychopathology
PY3104:03 Principles of Counselling
PY3105:03 Behaviour in Organisations
PY3106:03 Theoretical Foundations of Modern Psychology
PY3107:03 Introductory Psychometrics, Assessment and Ethics
PY3108:03 Personality and Individual Psychology
PY3109:03 Cognitive Neuroscience: The Biology of Mind
PY3111:03 Advanced Health Psychology
List 2
PY3102:03 Social Psychology
PY3103:03 Psychopathology
PY3104:03 Principles of Counselling
PY3105:03 Behaviour in Organisations
PY3106:03 Theoretical Foundations of Modern Psychology
PY3107:03 Introductory Psychometrics, Assessment and Ethics
PY3108:03 Personality and Individual Psychology
PY3109:03 Cognitive Neuroscience: The Biology of Mind
PY3111:03 Advanced Health Psychology
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns | Not offered in 2015 |
Singapore | |
Townsville | Not offered in 2015 |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 9 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | A student admitted to the degree of Bachelor of Psychology at this university may be invited by the College Dean to undertake the Honours stream if that student has:
Note: Students who have successfully completed requirement 1, but not achieved requirement 2, will be able to exit the course with a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology). |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Accreditation requirements | Graduates will be eligible for provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. Graduates of the Honours stream of this course who wish to become fully registered as psychologists, must complete two years of supervised practice in the field or an accredited masters degree. |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | 3 credit points |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Students may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing and Articulation policy and associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 63 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 19 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed this course. |
Other restrictions | A maximum of 18 credit points of advanced standing may be granted at level 3 or 4. |
Award Details
Award title | BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGY (HONOURS) |
Approved abbreviation | BPsych(Hons) |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Candidates who exit the course prior to completion, and have completed 72 credit points of study and appropriate subjects, may be eligible to receive the award of Bachelor of Arts. |
Course articulation | Not applicable |