Bachelor of Psychology with Honours (Graduate Entry)

Information valid for students commencing in 2014.

Course Code	10309A
Version	3
Faculty	Arts, Education and Social Sciences

Award Requirements

Course pre-requisites	Student 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.
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 (IELTS). The IELTS score required for admission to this course can be found in Schedule II of the JCU Admissions policy.
Additional entry requirements	Entry into the honours degree is on invitation by the Head of School of Arts and Social Sciences
Closing date	Last working day of October

Credit points

24 credit points as per course structure

Course learning outcomes

On successful completion of the Bachelor of Psychology with Honours, graduates will be able to:

Integrate an advanced body of knowledge with depth in major theoretical perspectives and concepts, and philosophical and historical developments, in the core areas of psychology
Apply knowledge of research principles, methods and ethics to design and conduct scientific investigations that address complex psychological questions
Review and reflect on the ethics and efficacy of professional practice, interventions and interactions
Analyse, synthesise and evaluate knowledge and evidence bases underpinning professional practice
Apply advanced English language, and technological and numeracy skills to generate, interpret and communicate knowledge, data, arguments and research findings appropriate for a variety of audiences
Exercise high-level judgement and initiative to identify and solve complex problems, make informed decisions and plan ongoing professional learning within diverse research and/or professional practice contexts
Adapt and apply research skills and psychological understanding, including where appropriate knowledge of cultural diversity, to investigate complex human behaviour with some independence.

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	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.
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