Bachelor of Psychology with Honours

Information valid for students commencing in 2011.

Course Code	10309A
Version	3
Faculty	Arts, Education and Social Sciences
Category type	HON – Bachelor with Honours

Award Requirements

Course pre-requisites	Has obtained: a minimum of 72 credit points by successful completion of the level 1, 2 and 3 subjects prescribed in Bachelor of Psychology and provided that the candidate has obtained a minimum of a credit average (65%) across PY2103, PY2107 and a minimum of a distinction average (75%) across 15 credit points of level 3 PY subjects, including PY3101; or equivalent. Entry requirements for this course are consistent with the Pathways to Qualifications in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Guidelines for Bachelor degrees.
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements	Students of non English speaking backgrounds must have an adequate English language capacity assessed under the Australian International English Language Testing System. An IELTS score of 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 is required (Band 1 at JCU).
Additional entry requirements	Entry into the honours degree is on invitation by the Head of School
Closing date	Last working day of October

Credit points	24 credit points as per course structure
Learning outcomes	Characteristics of learning outcomes for this course are consistent with those outlined in the Bachelor degree Guideline in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)

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

Expected time to complete	1 year full-time or equivalent part-time
Maximum time to complete	3 years
Maximum leave of absence	1 year

Course progression requisites	Nil
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	No
Special assessment requirements	Nil
Accreditation requirements	This course is currently seeking accreditation from the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). If approved, graduates will be eligible for provisional registration with the Australian Psychological Society (APS). 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	0 credit points
Supplementary exam for final subject	Not applicable

This is a joint degree	No
Inclusion of majors on testamur	Not applicable – this course does not have majors
Exit with lesser award	Not applicable
Course articulation	Not applicable
Special Awards	Not applicable