Bachelor of Psychological Science (Exit Award)
The University of Newcastle
About
This program is available to students who have completed all 1000, 2000 3000 level courses of the Bachelor of Psychology (Program Code 11394) or the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) (Program Code 12362) and wish to graduate with the three year BPsycSc.
A Bachelor of Psychological Science provides students with psychological insights about human nature which are both interesting and relevant to everyday life.
Structure
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSYC1000 | Introductory Research Methods in Psychology | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| PSYC1010 | Psychology Introduction 1 | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| PSYC1020 | Psychology Introduction 2 | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| PSYC1200 | Pre-Professional Psychology 1 | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| STAT1070 | Statistics for the Sciences | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| PSYC2200 | Pre-Professional Psychology II | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| PSYC2300 | Cognitive Psychology | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| PSYC2400 | Biological Psychology | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| PSYC2500 | Introduction to Abnormal Behaviour | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| PSYC2600 | Personality and Social Psychology | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| STAT2000 | Applied Statistics and Research Methods | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| PSYC3000 | Advanced Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| PSYC3001 | Advanced Psychological Measurement | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| PSYC3200 | Pre-Professional Psychology III | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| PSYC3301 | Advanced Perception and Learning in Psychology | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| PSYC3600 | Advanced Social and Organisational Psychology | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| PSYC3700 | Advanced Developmental Psychology and Developmental Psychopathology | Not currently offered | 10 units |
Entry requirements
- Students currently in the Bachelor of Psychology (Program Code 11394) or the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) (Program Code 12362) 4 year programs who elect to exit their degree with an accredited 3 year degree may contact the relevant Program Advisor to request to exit with the Bachelor of Psychological Science award.
- Students do not meet the academic requirements for progress to the 4th year of the Bachelor of Psychology (Program Code 11394) or the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) (Program Code 12362) will graduate with the Bachelor of Psychological Science.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:
- Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge and understanding of the underlying principles and concepts in the discipline of psychology.
- Communicate effectively and professionally in written and/or oral formats to present a competent exposition of knowledge and ideas to various audiences.
- Use well developed cognitive skills to review, analyse and synthesize empirical knowledge to make informed decisions in applied psychology and psychological research.
- Work collaboratively in psychological research projects applying competent intellectual and research abilities.
- Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to ethical principles in professional practice and research.
- Demonstrate developing knowledge and skills in the practice of psychology including topics in therapeutic intervention and psychometric testing.
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