Bachelor of Psychological Science

Bachelor's degree

In Adelaide (Australia)

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    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Adelaide (Australia)

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    Different dates available


3 years

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Adelaide (Australia)
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University Of Adelaide Thebarton Campus 3/49 Holland Street, SA 5005

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  • Psychology
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Course programme

The main objective of the degree is to provide students with a thorough education in the scientific discipline of psychology, while also introducing students to the application of the discipline.
Since psychology is an evidence-based discipline, students will also have an opportunity to find out about the range of methodologies employed to collect and analyse data.
Level 1 Psychology (comprising the courses Psychology 1A, Psychology 1B and Research Methods in Psychology) has been designed for those students who intend taking further courses in the discipline.
In addition to core courses in psychology, students will take elective courses in areas such as arts, health sciences, sciences, computer science and commerce The Bachelor of Psychological Science enables students to graduate with a psychology specialty and a second specialty from the list under Areas of Specialisation (below).
The early part of the degree seeks to provide an overview of psychology as a discipline and as a profession in addition to learning a range of methodologies.
The degree then builds on this foundation and enables students to focus on their specialisation and chosen career path.
On completion of this degree, students are eligible to apply for an honours year in psychology at the University of Adelaide as well as other universities around the country that offer honours programs accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.
It should be noted that an honours year in psychology is required to gain provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
To become a registered psychologist, students need to complete a 2-year Masters program.
At the University of Adelaide we offer three areas of specialisation; Master of Psychology (Clinical), Master of Psychology (Health) and Master of Psychology (Organisational & Human Factors).
Academic Program Rules The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.
Bachelor of Psychological Science Areas of Specialisation Students have the option of completing a second major in the Bachelor of Psychological Science.
Along with their core psychology courses students can choose from one of the following areas: Anthropology Anatomical Science Asian Studies Biochemistry Chinese Studies Classics Computer Science Creative Writing Criminology English Epidemiology Exercise Science French Studies Gender Studies & Social Analysis Genetics Geography, Environment & Population German Studies Health Promotion History Human Reproductive Health Indigenous Health Indigenous Knowledges & Society Indonesian Studies International Development Italian Studies Japanese Studies Linguistics Management Marketing Microbiology Modern Greek Studies Music Neuroscience Nutrition Pathology Pharmacology Philosophy Physiology Politics & International Studies Spanish Studies Sociology Example Study Plan To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Psychological Science, the student must satisfactorily complete a program of study consisting of core Psychology courses.
A second major, as specified in the Bachelor of Psychological Science Academic Program Rules, is optional and not a compulsory requirement for this degree.
Students choosing a second major must also complete electives to the value of 15 units, with a combined total of not less than 72 units.
 Students choosing not to complete a second major must complete electives up to the value of 39 units with a combined total of not less than 72 units.
Students have the option of completing all six Level 3 core psychology cores.
Indicative study plan Year 1         S1 Psychology IA Second major Elective Elective S2 Psychology IB Research Methods in Psychology Second major Elective Year 2S1 Doing Research in Psychology Foundations of Perception and Cognition Second major Elective S2 Psychology in Society Foundations of Health and Lifespan Second major Elective Year 3S1 Two from the following three:• Individual Differences, Personality & Assessment*• Psychology, Science and Society*• Learning and Behaviour* Second major Second major S2 Doing Research in Psychology:Advanced (compulsory)One from the following two:• Health & Lifespan Developmental Psychology*• Perception and Cognition* Second major Second major *Choose three from the five core psychology courses offered at level 3.
Concurrent degrees Students are able to study a second degree concurrently with their Bachelor of Psychological Science degree.
This will take four years.
Credit will be granted towards both degrees for Level 1 and 2 courses.
Students will need to complete a full load at Level 3 for both the Bachelor of Psychological Science and for the concurrent degree.
Assessment Assessment will be based on a combination of oral presentations, practical assignments, tutorial participation and written examinations.
Both face-to-face and online methodologies will be used.

Bachelor of Psychological Science

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