Bachelor of Psychology with Honours
Year |
2010 |
Course Code |
10309 |
Version |
7 |
Faculty |
Arts, Education and Social Sciences |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Pre-requisites |
Candidates must have obtained a minimum of a Distinction average (75%) across 15 credit points of level 3 PY subjects in the Bachelor of Psychology pass degree. |
Additional selection requirements |
Nil |
Special admission requirements |
Nil |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points |
96 credit points as per course structure |
Additional course rules |
Nil |
Additional completion requirements |
Nil |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
Level 1
PY1101:03 Exploring Psychology I
PY1102:03 Exploring Psychology 2
SS1010:03 Australian People: Indigenous and Anthropological Perspectives
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 2 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
Select 9 credit points of specified PY level 2 and 3 subjects
PY2106:03 Human Development Across the Lifespan
PY2108:03 Evolution of Behaviour
PY2111:03 Learning and Behaviour
PY2112:03 Memory and Cognition
PY3104:03 Principles of Counselling
PY3105:03 Behaviour in Organisations
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
Select 12 credit points of specified PY level 3 subjects
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
Select 18 credit points of any level 2 or level 3 subjects
Candidature
Expected time to complete |
4 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete |
8 years |
Maximum leave of absence |
1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites |
Must successfully complete 72 credit points at levels 1, 2 and 3 before attempting any level 4 subject |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) |
No |
Special assessment requirements |
Nil |
Accreditation requirements |
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. |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade |
3 credit points |
Supplementary exam for final subject |
Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility |
Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy 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 10 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
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 appropriate subjects, may be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Arts. |
Course articulation |
Not applicable |
Document Modification History
Version No. |
Approval Date |
Modification Type |
Effective Date |
1-09 |
10/2009 |
Original document |
10/2009 |