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Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)

Program summary
QTAC code: 011261
OP/Rank for 2008 entry: OP-16 / Rank-66
Award abbreviation: BSocSc(Psych)
Degree type: undergraduate
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Total units: 288
Commence:  Semester 1 or Semester 2
Recommended prior study: English

CRICOS code: 063008D

 

Accreditation
This program is accredited by The Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) as a 3-year undergraduate program in Psychology. Completion of the degree may lead to direct entry to the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) (Honours) program, subject to grade point average in Psychology courses.

 

Program overview
The Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) provides a broad understanding of core topics in psychology including cognitive, developmental, abnormal and social psychology, and research methods.

 

Electives will allow students to link to other areas of study such as counselling, human services, exercise science and human resources management.

 

Career opportunities
Opportunities may include:

 

-community work
-exercise science
-health and education services
-human resources management
-research and management in the public and private sectors
-training and development

 

Special features

 

Following successful completion of an accredited Honours year or postgraduate diploma 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 or territory.

 

Program structure

 

Core courses

 

Select 2 courses from:
  • COR109 Communication and Thought
  • COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
  • COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability

 

Introductory courses

 

2 required courses:
  • PSY100 Introduction to Psychology A
  • PSY101 Introduction to Psychology B

 

Advanced courses

 

14 required courses:
  • PSY200 Research Methods in Psychology A *
  • PSY202 Physiological Psychology *
  • PSY203 Introduction to Human Development *
  • PSY201 Research Methods in Psychology B *
  • PSY204 Social Psychology *
  • PSY205 Motivation and Emotion *
  • PSY300 Advanced Methods in Psychology *
  • PSY301 Cognitive and Perceptual Psychology *
  • PSY302 Intercultural and Indigenous Psychologies *
  • PSY303 Personality and Assessment *
  • PSY304 Human Associative Learning *
  • PSY305 Abnormal Psychology *
  • PSY306 Psychology of Health and Wellbeing *
  • PSY307 Introduction to Professional Practice of Psychology *

 

Electives courses

 

  • Select 6 elective courses. It is recommended that electives be selected from:
  • INT140 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
  • SCS100 Introduction to the Social Sciences: Knowledge, Power and Society
  • SCS110 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
  • SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
  • SCS180 Counselling for the Human Services Professional
  • SCS260 Community Work
  • SCS265 Counselling Theory and Practice
  • SCS266 Trauma, Bereavement and Crisis Counselling
  • SCS281 Developmental and Family Counselling
  • PUB252 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
  • PUB351 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
  • SPX222 Sports Psychology

Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider.

 

Program requirements and notes
1.No more than 10 introductory level courses are to be completed, including core courses.

2.Refer to the Academic Rules.
3.Refer to explanation of terms.
4.Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns.
5.International students need to refer to the English language requirements.
6.Only a full-time study option is available to international students.

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