BACHELOR OF
PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
KPT/JPT (N/311/6/0068) 05/20 - MQA/SWA11799
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PSYCHOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS
AND FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS (72 Points)
This will develop your understanding of core areas of
psychology, including knowledge of the theoretical
and empirical basis of our current understanding of
human behaviour and cognition. You will complete:
Expect to also develop relevant interpersonal
and communication skills as well as master
essential research design procedures, statistical
analyses and methods of written and oral
communication. The understanding you gain
will form the preparation toward a career in
applied psychology fields or the basis of
knowledge for the pursuit of further studies in
diverse areas of psychology. > Biology I
Course outcomes
On completion of this course, you will have:
> acquired a fundamental understanding of
the major principles of psychology
relevant to applied and professional psychology
> developed critical thinking skills that will help
broaden your understanding and perspectives
about contemporary issues as well as psychology
> developed effective interpersonal and
communication skills
> mastered the essential research design
procedures, statistical analyses and methods
of written and oral communication relevant to
the field of psychology
> developed an understanding of psychology in
the global context
> acquired skills in modern information
technologies, which will enhance your
effectiveness in employment
> the ability to commence or develop careers in
psychology
> the skills and encouragement to progress to
postgraduate studies and/or research
Areas of study
Psychology and its application in a global context.
Course structure
The course comprises 144 points, of which 126
points are focussed on the study of psychological
science and 18 points are free electives. Units
are generally six points. The course develops
through three themes:
> Psychology I A
> Psychology I B
February, July and October
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> Biological psychology
> Developmental psychology
> Personality and social psychology
> Abnormal psychology
> Perception and cognitive psychology
Three additional units appropriate to the area of
focus (18 points)
Global Context stream:
> Introduction to world politics and history
> Transformation from above: Globalisation and
the state
> Contemporary social psychology
RESEARCH METHODS AND CRITICAL
THINKING (6 points)
You will develop an understanding of the scientific
method in order to critically evaluate contemporary
and historical claims relating to human
behaviour and mental processes, and to apply
this knowledge to the generation of new
research questions. You will complete:
> Research methods and theory
PSYCHOLOGY IN PRACTICE AND SOCIETY
(48 points)
This is the component of the course through
which you will develop further skills and
knowledge in psychology or study units in
supporting disciplines that underpin your particular
area of focus for practice. You will complete:
CAREER PATHS
You can have a career in a diverse range
of fields, including:
> Research
> Clinical psychology
> Human resources
> Community services and counselling
> Education
> Health services
NOTE
To be a registered psychologist, you
will need to undergo further study
and training after completion of the
Bachelor of Psychological Science.
> Mental health in the community
> Psychological testing, theories of ability and ethics
> Health psychology
> Introduction to counselling
> Transforming Community: Project Design and
Public Relations for Social Campaigns
> Borders, People and Identity: migration in
the 21st century
> Scientific practice and communication
> Positive Psychology
ELECTIVE STUDY (18 points)
You may choose electives from the faculty or
across the University so long as you have the
prerequisites and there are no restrictions on
admission to the units. The units may be at any
level, however, no more than 10 units (60 points)
are to be completed at level 1 in this course.
UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2019 55
> been exposed to a broad cross-section of topics
> Biology II
3 years
This program is for you if you are looking
forward to a career as a research or professional
psychologist. You will gain in-depth knowledge
of how the studies of psychology, cognition,
emotion, society and the self can be applied to
help with enhancing human lives.
This course contains an Australian Psychology
Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited
Psychology sequence of units.
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