Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) is a four-year undergraduate program that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of psychology. This program is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to pursue a career in psychology.

Description

Psychology is a diverse discipline that investigates everything from the structure and function of brain cells to the behavior of people in social groups. This program takes into account broad diversity and is consistent with current relevant legal frameworks and codes of ethical practice. Graduates will apply psychological knowledge to competently and ethically achieve the program learning outcomes.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, graduates will have:

• Comprehended and applied a broad and coherent body of knowledge of psychology
• Applied knowledge and skills of psychology in a manner that is reflexive, culturally appropriate, and sensitive to the diversity of individuals
• Analysed and critiqued theory and research in the discipline of psychology and communicated these in written and oral formats
• Demonstrated an understanding of appropriate values and ethics in psychology
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and teamwork
• Demonstrated self-directed pursuit of scholarly inquiry in psychology
• Demonstrated successful prior achievement of foundational competencies
• Demonstrated appropriate interpersonal communication and interview skills in situations appropriate to psychological practice and research
• Demonstrated basic assessment strategies in situations appropriate to psychological practice and knowledge of psychometric theory and principles
• Explained how basic psychological intervention strategies can be applied across a range of contexts
• Investigated a substantive individual research question relevant to the discipline of psychology

Admission Requirements

Admission to this program is available to Australian citizens and residents only. Eligibility for admission is based on applicants meeting the minimum selection rank or satisfying the requirements for an approved admission scheme. The University accepts a range of qualifications to determine eligibility, including Australian or overseas senior secondary qualifications, prior tertiary studies, prior TAFE/VET studies, and completed enabling programs.

English Language Requirements

All applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. The overall minimum English language proficiency score is 7, with a sub-test minimum of 7.

Recommended Studies

Recommended studies for this program include HSC Biology or equivalent.

Professional Accreditation

The Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).

Program Requirements

The degree is completed over four years of full-time study (or equivalent part-time) and requires students to pass courses totaling 320 units, comprising:

• 230 units of Core Courses
• 10 units of courses chosen from the Biology Course List
• 20 units of courses chosen from the Psychology Course List
• 10 units of courses chosen from the Science Course List
• 50 units of Electives

Program Structure

The program structure includes a range of core courses, including:

• PSYC1000: Introductory Research Methods in Psychology
• PSYC1010: Psychology Introduction 1
• PSYC1020: Psychology Introduction 2
• PSYC1200: Foundations of Psychological Practice
• STAT1070: Statistics for the Sciences
• PSYC2200: Foundations of Psychological Interventions
• PSYC2300: Cognitive Psychology
• PSYC2400: Biological Psychology
• PSYC2500: Introduction to Mental Health and Mental Disorders
• PSYC2900: Social Psychology
• PSYC3000: Advanced Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology
• PSYC3006: Individual Differences and Assessment
• PSYC3200: Foundations of Applied Psychological Science
• PSYC3301: Advanced Perception and Learning in Psychology
• PSYC3700: Advanced Developmental Psychology and Developmental Psychopathology
• PSYC4000: Advanced Methodology
• PSYC4200: Pre-Professional Psychological Interviewing and Assessment
• PSYC4300: Pre-Professional Psychological Assessment and Intervention
• PSYC4804A: Psychology Graded Honours Thesis Part A
• PSYC4804B: Psychology Graded Honours Thesis Part B

Transition Arrangements

There have been several revisions to the program, including changes to the Science Directed courses and the removal of certain core courses. Students who have completed any of the discontinued courses can continue to count them towards their program.

AQF Level

The Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) is a Level 8 Bachelor Honours Degree.

Additional Handbook Information

Additional information is available for ongoing students, prospective students, and students with special needs. This includes information on academic skills and support, Indigenous student support, credit transfer, and honors calculation.

Program Contacts

Program advisors are available to provide guidance and support to students.

Study Level

This program is an undergraduate program.

Program Schedule

The program schedule is based on semesters.

Locations of Offer

The program is offered at the Callaghan Campus and Ourimbah.

Units to Complete

Students must complete 320 units to fulfill the requirements of the program.

College

The program is offered by the College of Engineering, Science and Environment.

Full-Time Duration

The full-time duration of the program is four years.

Maximum Time to Complete

The maximum time to complete the program is ten years.

Term Type

The term type is semesters.

Study Areas

The study areas for this program include Community Services and Health and Medical Services.