Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
Murdoch University
About
Forget what you’ve seen in the movies – psychology isn’t just about lying on a couch and talking.Learn about all the major fields in psychology to gain an understanding of how individual psychological differences develop.
You’ll explore perception, emotion, learning, cognition, language, neuroscience and human development through the lifespan, as well as looking at the biological, social, and cultural influences on the individual person.In doing so you’ll learn how personality and individual differences develop, and the interplay between these things and psychological health and wellbeing.
You’ll also gain an understanding of psychological disorders and treatments.You’ll have the chance to study psychology along with other subjects in science when you choose a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.
Build special expertise in the areas of psychology that most interest you.With a focus on the latest research in these fields, you’ll integrate your learning of subject matter with the research methods used to discover new knowledge in these fields.5 reasons to study Psychology at MurdochThis course is a first step towards becoming a registered psychologist.
Get exposure to how research studies are conducted in your first year units, with participation in ongoing research rewarded with course credit.
Five-star rating for student-teacher ratio, overall experience, student support and teaching quality.* *Source:Good Universities Guide 2020 Build a portfolio of highly sought after technical and interpersonal skills that will give you the opportunity to apply for jobs in a range of industries.
Develop analytical skills alongside contemporary scientific research methods for investigating human minds and behaviour.
Structure
Spine 9 credit points
Required Units 6 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| MSP100 | Career Learning: Managing Your Career | 3 |
| MSP200 | Building Enterprise Skills | 3 |
Specified Electives 3 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| MSP201 | Real World Learning | 3 |
| OR | ||
| PSY380 | Psychology: Psychological Research Placement | 3 |
Course Core 3 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| BSC100 | Building Blocks for Science Students | 3 |
Major 36 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| MJ-PSC | Psychology | 36 |
Option 24 credit points
Co-Major and Specified Electives 24 credit points
Psychological Studies 18 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| CJ-PSYS | Psychological Studies | 18 |
Specified Electives 6 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| EXS201 | Sport and Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| OR | ||
| EXS301 | Advanced Sport and Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| OR | ||
| PSY287 | Psychology: Evolved Social Cognition | 3 |
| OR | ||
| PSY297 | Psychology: Sensation and Perception | 3 |
| OR | ||
| PSY389 | Psychology: Drugs and Dependence | 3 |
| OR | ||
| PSY380 | Psychology: Psychological Research Placement | 3 |
| OR | ||
| PSY382 | Psychology of Ageing | 3 |
| OR | ||
| PSY393 | Psychology: The Developing Mind | 3 |
OR
General Electives - recommended 24 credit points
| Unit code | Unit name | Credit points |
|---|---|---|
| EXS201 | Sport and Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| EXS301 | Advanced Sport and Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| PSY287 | Psychology: Evolved Social Cognition | 3 |
| PSY297 | Psychology: Sensation and Perception | 3 |
| PSY389 | Psychology: Drugs and Dependence | 3 |
| PSY380 | Psychology: Psychological Research Placement | 3 |
| PSY382 | Psychology of Ageing | 3 |
| PSY393 | Psychology: The Developing Mind | 3 |
Entry requirements
Advanced Standing
Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.
Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.
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Adjustment for Murdoch RISE
Murdoch RISE is a selection rank adjustment, as part of our commitment to helping students from regional, Indigenous and low socio-economic backgrounds gain university entry.
If you achieve an ATAR of 60.00 - 89.95, a Murdoch RISE adjustment factor of up to 10.00 points may help you get into your preferred course. Murdoch RISE can increase your selection rank up to a maximum of 90.00.
There’s no application or need to register. If you are eligible, the adjustment factor is automatically added to your raw ATAR score when you apply.
This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai, Singapore and Myanmar campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.
Learning outcomes
- techniques used by cognitive neuroscientists
- how people think, plan, remember and make decisions
- how biology influences behaviour
- how human beings change and develop through the lifespan
- how society, culture and the people around us influence our behaviour
- how individuals differ in their personality and talents
- psychological disorders, what causes them, and how psychologists can help
- techniques for investigating people’s thoughts, feelings and behaviour.
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