Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology)

The Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) is designed to provide you with a wide range of knowledge and skills in human behaviour.

Core courses are designed to introduce you to the broad areas of human behaviour, then to focus in-depth in fundamental areas (cognition, development, biological and social psychology).

You will finally learn to apply the basic theory of human behaviour to areas such as assessment, psychopathology, psychotherapy and community/society.

Specialist professional options allow you to explore the work of psychology in forensics, across cultures, gender, organizations and health.

The program provides you with knowledge and skills to continue on in professional areas (Honours followed by post graduate coursework;

research degrees in psychology;

or other education/health related areas) or to graduate and gain employment in a wide range of diverse settings.Although both Bundoora and City Campus offerings are listed within the structure, only year one is to be completed on the Bundoora Campus.

The remaining years two and three must be completed on the City Campus.

This program requires in-person attendance with some courses available on-line.In your final year of study you will undertake either a research project (BESC1466 Research Project) or a field placement (BESC1492 Psychology Field Placement).

These capstone courses are the culmination of your program and require that you integrate and apply knowledge and skills from previous years of your program.

Year One of Program

Complete the following Seven (7) Courses:

Select and Complete One (1) Course from:

AND

Year Two of Program

Complete the following Six (6) Courses:

Select and Complete One (1) Courses from:

Select and Complete One (1) Course from any:

AND

Year Three of Program

Complete the following Five (5) Courses:

Select and Complete One (1) Course from:

Select and Complete One (1) Course from:

Select and Complete One (1) Course from any:

Program entry requirements

Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent.

For information on international qualifications and corresponding entry requirements that are equivalent to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country equivalents web page.

Prerequisites

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) prerequisite units 1 and 2 — Mathematics (any). Units 3 and 4 — a study score of at least 20 in one of, Geography, any Mathematics or any Science, and a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in any other English.

English language requirements

A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0; or equivalent.

For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page.

ALL SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS

Police check: Students must complete a National Police Records Check before undertaking some of the practical components of this course.

Working with Children Check: Students must hold a valid Working with Children Check before undertaking some of the practical components of this course.

Failure to hold satisfactory checks may result in students being limited in the opportunities available in the course.

The Program Learning Outcomes associated with this Program are derived from guidelines set by APAC (the accreditation body) and consultation with key stakeholders. The Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) program will provide students with a thorough education in the scientific discipline of psychology and introduce them to the application of the discipline. Graduates will have sound evidence-based knowledge as a foundation for entering either employment, where the knowledge and approaches of psychology can be used, or advanced level psychology programs (e.g. Honours or Graduate Diploma in Psychology). In addition, graduates from this program will acquire a basis for life-long learning in a changing world:

The Program Learning Outcomes for the Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) are:

PLO1: Understand appropriate and relevant fundamental and applied evidence based knowledge and undertake life long learning to improve personal and professional practice

PLO2: Demonstrate a capacity to employ a variety of approaches and procedures to research to permit judgements and decisions to be supported by appropriate evidence that places practice within a global and local context.

PLO3: Applies knowledge to diagnose and solve problems in a wide range of diverse situations, with an ability to work independently or with others and incorporate the analysis of evidence based scientific literature to solve psychological problems.

PLO4: Engage in dialogue with a diverse range of people and communicate in a broad range of forms (written, electronic, graphic, oral) to meet the circumstances of the situation and the capabilities of the audience.

PLO5: Maintain tolerance and respect for individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds, holding diverse values, adhering to professional expectations and demonstrating ethical behaviour

PLO6: Develop collaborative partnerships with colleagues, other professionals and the community that build on the capacity of others and develop open and flexible relationships that adapt to evolving needs and aspirations