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Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) (Honours)
Program summary
Award abbreviation: BSocSc(Psych)(Hons)
Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
Mode of study: on campus
Program code: AR403
Commence: Semester 1
CRICOS code: 063009C
Accreditation
This program is accredited by The Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as a fourth-year program in Psychology. Graduates of the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) (Honours) are eligible to apply to the Psychologists Board of Queensland for registration as a Psychologist with probationary conditions.
Program overview
The Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) (Honours) program includes:
- advanced study of core psychological theories and methods
- training in the application and interpretation of commonly used cognitive and personality assessments and in evidence-based approaches to psychological intervention,
- a comprehensive introduction to ethical standards in professional practice and to legislation that governs the practice of Psychology in Australia
- a research dissertation
To demonstrate competence and independence in psychological research, students undertake a substantial research project under supervision and submit their report in the form of an honours dissertation, which meets the standards that normally expected of research at the honours level.
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Social Sciences (Psychology) (Honours) allows graduates to seek registration as a psychologist with probationary conditions with the Psychologists Board of Queensland. Graduates of the Bachelor of Social Sciences (Psychology) (Honours) are also eligible to apply for entry into specialist postgraduate training programs in Psychology, such as the Master of Psychology (Clinical), and research higher degrees in Psychology such as a PhD.
Special features
- following successful completion of an accredited honours year in psychology plus either further accredited postgraduate study or supervision following the guidelines of the Psychologists Registration Board in their state or territory, graduates are eligible for registration as a psychologist in that state/territory
- opportunity to specialise in an area of vocational interest and consolidate research skills
- pathway to further research-based postgraduate study
- demonstrates the ability to identify problems in design methods, to research and to write a significant report
- provides qualifications to work as a project leader
Entry requirements
The entry requirements for admission to the Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) (Psychology) are:
- completion of an APAC accredited three-year undergraduate degree in psychology within the last 10 years, and
- a minimum GPA of 5.0 in all psychology courses taken as part of, or credited toward, the degree
Program structure
Students must successfully complete the following courses totalling 96 units in order to be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) (Psychology):
Coursework component
- PSY400 Advanced Statistics in Psychology
- PSY401 Advanced Theoretical Issues in Psychology
- PSY402 Professional Practice of Psychology
- PSY403 Ethical and Professional Issues in Psychology
Dissertation component
- PSY404 Research Dissertation A (24 units)
- PSY405 Research Dissertation B (24 units)
Program requirements and notes
Assessment and examination
All coursework is normally graded internally. Assessment work involves a combination of short reports, essays, class presentations, class tests and examinations.
The dissertation will be examined by two independent examiners, one of whom is normally internal and the other of whom is external to this University.
Other notes
1. Refer to the Academic Rules.
2. Refer to explanation of terms.
3. International students need to refer to the English language requirements.
4. Only a full-time study option is available to international students.
Classes of honours
The degree is awarded in one of the three classes:
- Class 1
- Class 2 (Class 2 honours is awarded as Division 1 or Division 2)
- Class 3
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