Bachelor of Psychology - Bachelor of Social Science

Overview

Description:
 This joint degree combines professional psychology qualifications with the broader-based and flexible Bachelor of Social Science, to include the study of, for example, sociology, criminology, human services or anthropology. Joint degrees equip you with additional expertise and can enhance your career opportunities.
 
Duration:
 5 years fulltime
 
Mode:
 On campus, full or part time *
 
Workload:
 Normal workload expectations are a minimum of 10 hours per week for every subject, including class contact hours, preparation and time spent on assessment tasks.
 
Type:
 Undergraduate
 
Credit points:
 120 credit points o
 
Mid-year entry:
 Yes
 
Prerequisite/s:
 English
 
Campus:
 Townsville; Cairns
 
Faculty:
 Arts, Education and Social Science
 

* Duration: Part-time study is available to domestic students only.

o Credit points: Represent the combined value of individual subjects in a degree. One subject usually constitutes three credit points.
 

Structure

Disclaimer - The list of subjects below is correct for 2008, but may change for 2009. Prospective students should contact the University to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses.

Townsville, Cairns

Candidates must complete the requirements for a single major and level 1 study for the Bachelor of Social Science. All majors in the Bachelor of Social Science are available, except Psychology.

Level 1

PY1101:03 Exploring Psychology 1

PY1102:03 Exploring Psychology 2

SS1010:03 Australian People: Indigenous and Anthropological Perspectives

SY1001:03 Australian Society: An Introduction to Sociology

Plus

A minimum of 12 credit points of level 1 subjects selected from the Schedule of Arts and Social Sciences Subjects.

Plus

6 credit points of level 1 subjects selected from the Master Schedule of Subjects.

Level 2 AND LEVEL 3

CORE SUBJECTS

PY2103:03 Describing and Analysing Behaviour

PY2107:03 Experimental Investigation and Analysis of Behaviour

PY3101:03 Advanced Behavioural Research Design and Analysis

Plus

A minimum of 21 credit points of level 2 and level 3 PY subjects from the groups below, including a minimum of 6 credit points in each group and at least 12 credit points at level 3.

GROUP A

PY2101:03 Brain and Behaviour

PY2111:03 Learning and Behaviour

PY2112:03 Memory and Cognition

PY3109:03 Cognitive Neuroscience: The Biology of Mind (Townsville)

PY3110:03 Human Sensation and Perception (Cairns)

GROUP B

PY2104:03 Health Psychology

PY2106:03 Human Development Across the Lifespan

PY2108:03 Evolution of Behaviour (Townsville)

PY3102:03 Social Psychology

PY3108:03 Personality and Individual Psychology

PY3111:03 Advanced Health Psychology (Townsville)

GROUP C

PY2110:03 Forensic Psychology

PY3103:03 Psychopathology

PY3104:03 Principles of Counselling

PY3105:03 Behaviour in Organisations (Townsville)

PY3106:03 Theoretical Foundations of Modern Psychology

PY3107:03 Introductory Psychometrics, Assessment and Ethics

Plus

A minimum of 18 credit points of level 2 subjects selected from the Schedule of Arts and Social Sciences Subjects.

Plus

A minimum of 18 credit points of level 3 subjects selected from the Schedule of Arts and Social Sciences Subjects.

Level 4 (Psychology Pass)

PY4106:06 Group Project Part 1 of 2

PY4107:06 Group Project Part 2 of 2

PY4108:06 Advanced Topics in Psychology Part 1 of 2

PY4109:06 Advanced Topics in Psychology Part 2 of 2

Honours

Level 4 (Psychology Honours)

Students must meet the academic requirements to be offered a place in fourth year honours.

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

Level 4 (Social Science Honours)

Students wishing to do Honours in Social Science should complete the appropriate level 4 requirements for the selected discipline. Entry into honours year is subject to the approval of the Head of School.

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