Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
Central Queensland University
About
The aim of this course is to give you a comprehensive overview of the scientific discipline of psychology and its applications.
The course is delivered in accordance with the foundational (level one) competencies for three-year undergraduate psychology programs as specified by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
You will acquire an understanding of the underlying principles, theories and concepts within the discipline.
In addition, you will develop knowledge of the range of core research areas that make up the discipline, and an understanding of the methodologies and statistical techniques used by researchers for information gathering and analysis.
There will be opportunities for you to explore applied and professional uses of psychology.
In addition, you will be introduced to psychological theory, research, and applied and professional uses of psychology in an ethical and culturally responsive context.
Upon completion of this course, you will have a highly marketable qualification.
This course is universally acknowledged as an indication of competence and achievement in understanding human thought and behaviour that can be applied in a variety of people-oriented vocations.
Graduating with this qualification, however, will not allow you to call yourself a 'psychologist'.
This requires further study involving an honours course (4th year of study) and then an accredited Psychology Board of Australia pathway.
Successful completion of an accredited three-year psychology sequence of study will mean you are eligible to apply for a competitive entry position in the 4th year of study through our honours course (CC42).
Honours level study will prepare you for either the coursework necessary for conditional registration as a psychologist in Australia and/or research higher degree studies in psychology.
Note:
This course is designed for those with an existing bachelor degree and want to obtain an accredited three-year psychology sequence.
If you do not have an existing degree, you will need to enrol in the Bachelor of Psychological Science (CC43).
Structure
Course Structure
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- Complete the core structure
Core Structure
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| Number of units: 24 | Total credit points: 144 |
Graduating with this degree will not allow you to call yourself a 'psychologist'. This requires further study involving an honours degree (4th year of study), and then an accredited Psychology Board of Australia pathway.
It is a requirement of enrolment in this Course that students have access to the CQUniversity website. Students may be required to undertake various components of study in the course using e-mail and the Internet.
It is strongly recommended that students have access to broadband connection or higher in order to access online student resources that would include, but not limited to, e-mail, internet, video streaming, electronic assessment submission.
To obtain a Bachelor of Science (Psychology) you must obtain credit for a total of 12 units/72 units of credit in accordance with the following:
- Psychology units undertaken shall include 12 units of credit (2 units) at year 1, at least 24 units of credit (4 units) at year 2 and at least 24 units of credit (4 units) at year 3 - of which PSYC12047, PSYC12048, PSYC13015, PSYC13017 and PSYC13020 are compulsory.
- In years 2 and 3 combined, you must undertake at least 60 units of credit (10 units) in Psychology
- If you do not satisfy these requirements you will not be eligible to graduate.
Credit for prior completed Bachelor level study of 72 units of credit (12 units) will be provided.
Year 1
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| --> PSYC11008 | Biological Foundations of Psychology | --> |
| --> PSYC11009 | Social Foundations of Psychology | --> |
Year 2
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| --> PSYC12010 | Introduction to Human Development | --> |
| --> PSYC12013 | Personality | --> |
| --> PSYC12012 | Physiological Psychology | --> |
| --> PSYC12014 | Critical, Cultural and Social Psychology | --> |
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| --> PSYC12047 | Introduction to Data Analysis | --> |
| --> PSYC12048 | Research Methods | --> |
Year 3
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| --> PSYC13015 | Advanced Methods in Psychology | --> |
| --> PSYC13017 | Abnormal Psychology | --> |
| --> PSYC13020 | Individual Differences and Assessment | --> |
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| Students must complete 1 from the following units: | ||
| --> PSYC13016 | Cognitive Psychology | --> |
| --> PSYC13021 | Forensic Psychology | --> |
| --> PSYC13022 | Learning & Behaviour Modification | --> |
| --> PSYC13023 | Educational Psychology | --> |
| --> PSYC13025 | Applied Sports Psychology | --> |
| --> PSYC13024 | Qualitative Research Methodology | --> |
NOTE: To meet the course’s psychology study requirements of a total of 60 units of credit (10 units) at year two and three as detailed above, students must undertake 2 additional units from the year 2 or year 3 unit options as listed above.
Entry requirements
What do I need to start?
Entry Scores
Entry Requirements
A bachelor degree in any discipline from an Australian university or equivalent.
English Requirements:
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.
Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion of:
- a secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
- tertiary diploma level qualification, or
- bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA 4.0
These must have been completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.
If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:
- An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each subset; or
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Requires 550 or better overall and minimum TWE score of 4.5 (Paper Based Test), or 75 or better overall and no score less than 17 (Internet Based Test); or
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 54 with no sub-score less than 46; or
- An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components; or
- Cambridge Certificate in advanced English (CAE) - Score of 180 or above; or
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English - Score of 200 or above; or
- Combined Universities Language Test (CULT) - 70% with no individual component score of less than 15.
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
Security Requirements
None.
Health Requirements
None.
Assumed Knowledge
None.
Fees and Charges
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Learning outcomes
Core Learning Outcomes
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- Utilise a scientific approach to apply knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, and principles across the core topics of psychology
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- Analyse and critique theory and research within the discipline of psychology
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- Apply knowledge of psychology in a manner that is reflexive and culturally responsive to the diversity of individuals, groups, organisations, and communities
- 4.
- Communicate effectively through a variety of approaches, individually and in collaboration with others
- 5.
- Identify and apply research methods and statistical analyses to a range of research problems and contexts
- 6.
- Articulate an understanding of appropriate values and ethics
- 7.
- Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for your own learning and practice that will sustain personal and professional development.
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| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | --> | --> | |||||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | --> | --> | |||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | --> | --> | |||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | --> | --> | |||||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | --> | --> | |||||
| 6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | --> | --> | --> | --> | |||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | --> | --> | --> | --> | |||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | --> | --> | --> |
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