Course and Subject Handbook 2015

Course and Subject Handbook 2015 Course Information Undergraduate Courses Bachelor of Psychology

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 JCU 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: obtained a minimum of 72 credit points by successful completion of the level 1, 2 and 3 subjects prescribed in Bachelor of Psychology; and 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 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: 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.

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: obtained a minimum of 72 credit points by successful completion of the level 1, 2 and 3 subjects prescribed in Bachelor of Psychology; and 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 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