Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) (pre 2018)

The University of Newcastle

About

We often make assumptions about people and about the way they behave.

Psychology provides us with the scientific basis to challenge those assumptions.

It is a diverse discipline that investigates everything from the structure and function of brain cells through to the behaviour of people in social groups.

Structure

Code Title Term / Location Units
PSYC1000 Introductory Research Methods in Psychology Semester 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 2 - 2020 (Central Coast) 10 units
PSYC1010 Psychology Introduction 1 Summer 2 - 2020 (ONLINE) Semester 1 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 1 - 2020 (Central Coast) Semester 1 - 2020 (ONLINE) Semester 2 - 2020 (ONLINE) 10 units
PSYC1020 Psychology Introduction 2 Summer 2 - 2020 (ONLINE) Semester 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 2 - 2020 (Central Coast) Semester 2 - 2020 (ONLINE) 10 units
PSYC1200 Foundations of Psychological Practice Semester 1 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 1 - 2020 (Central Coast) 10 units
STAT1070 Statistics for the Sciences Summer 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 1 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 2 - 2020 (Central Coast) 10 units
PSYC2200 Foundations of Psychological Interventions Semester 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 2 - 2020 (Central Coast) 10 units
PSYC2300 Cognitive Psychology Semester 1 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 1 - 2020 (Central Coast) 10 units
PSYC2400 Biological Psychology Semester 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 2 - 2020 (Central Coast) 10 units
PSYC2500 Introduction to Mental Health and Mental Disorders Semester 1 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 1 - 2020 (Central Coast) Semester 1 - 2020 (ONLINE) 10 units
PSYC2600 Personality and Social Psychology Semester 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 2 - 2020 (Central Coast) 10 units
PSYC3000 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology Semester 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 2 - 2020 (Central Coast) 10 units
PSYC3001 Advanced Psychological Measurement Semester 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 2 - 2020 (Central Coast) 10 units
PSYC3200 Foundations of Applied Neuropsychology Semester 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 2 - 2020 (Central Coast) 10 units
PSYC3301 Advanced Perception and Learning in Psychology Semester 1 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 1 - 2020 (Central Coast) 10 units
PSYC3700 Advanced Developmental Psychology and Developmental Psychopathology Semester 1 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 1 - 2020 (Central Coast) 10 units
PSYC4000 Advanced Methodology Semester 1 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 1 - 2020 (Central Coast) 10 units
PSYC4200 Pre-Professional Psychological Interviewing and Assessment Semester 1 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 1 - 2020 (Central Coast) 10 units
PSYC4300 Pre-Professional Psychological Assessment and Intervention Semester 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 2 - 2020 (Central Coast) 10 units
PSYC4804A Psychology Graded Honours Thesis Part A Semester 1 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 1 - 2020 (Central Coast) 20 units
PSYC4804B Psychology Graded Honours Thesis Part B Semester 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 2 - 2020 (Central Coast) 30 units

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the program students will have:

  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the underlying principles and concepts in the discipline of psychology.
  • Communicate effectively and professionally in written and/or oral formats to present an independent exposition of knowledge and ideas to various audiences.
  • Use high level cognitive skills to review, analyse and synthesize empirical knowledge to make informed decisions in applied psychology and psychological research.
  • Work independently and collaboratively on psychological research projects applying intellectual independence and highly skilled 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.
  • Apply advanced theoretical and empirical perspectives, critical thinking and independent judgement to extend understanding and create innovative solutions in applied psychology and/or psychology research.

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