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Course Information

Bachelor of Psychological Science

Effective from 01-JAN-2025 : Code C98

This 4-year international dual degree provides students with an opportunity to learn about the important field of psychology while gaining a valuable international experience. In their first and second and fourth year of study, students will learn about psychology, counselling, criminology, addiction studies and social science at ECU. In their third year students will travel to the University of Portsmouth (UK) where they will deepen their study with units in diverse areas of psychology. Graduates of this course will receive both a Bachelor of Psychological Science from ECU, and a Bachelor of Science (Hons) Psychological Sciences from the University of Portsmouth (UK). This course is accredited with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council, so graduates will have a pathway to further psychological studies (i.e. APAC Level 2), which may lead to registration as a psychologist in Australia. Students who graduate with an equivalent classification of 2:2 or higher (in the British system) will be eligible to apply for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS). Additionally, the course prepares students for a variety of professional roles in the private, corporate and government sectors where high levels of competence are required in psychology-related areas, including in mental health, human resources, child and family services, alcohol and drug counselling, rehabilitation and disability, migrant support or research and policy development.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Apply broad knowledge of psychological science to a range of theoretical and technical situations.
2. Think critically to analyse, interpret, and conceptualise/synthesise complex knowledge and problems of psychological science.
3. Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate psychological science solutions and responses.
4. Use digital technologies and psychological science related literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
5. Communicate psychological science knowledge and ideas clearly, coherently and with independence.
6. Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence.
7. Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values through appropriate psychological science methods.
8. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and scholarship.

Professional Recognition

Course

This course has been Accredited by: Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 3)

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• AQF Cert IV;
• Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
• Undergraduate Certificate;
• Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test;
• University Preparation Course;
• Indigenous University Orientation Course; or
• Experience Based Entry Scheme.

English Language requirement (Band 3)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
• University Preparation Course;
• Indigenous University Orientation Course;
• AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
• Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

Course Duration

• Full Time: 4 Years
• Part Time: 8 Years

Course Delivery

• Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time

Secondary Location

The first two years of the course and final year (fourth year) are delivered at ECU's Joondalup campus. The third year (full-time) is delivered at the University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom. Students will need to relocate to Portsmouth for this portion of the course.

Course Coordinator

Dr Ross HOLLETT

Course Structure

Students will undertake the first two years of study at Edith Cowan University, Year 3 at the University of Portsmouth and the final year (Year 4) at Edith Cowan University. The course will total 480 credit points, comprised of: - 24 x 15cp core units (360 credit points); and - 6 x 20cp University of Portsmouth units (120 credit points)

ECU Students (Outbound) Year 3 of this course is studied at the University of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom. Students will complete 120 credit points (6 units x 20cp each).

Year 3 - Semester 1

Complete the following 3 units:

M30085 Professional Practice in Sports Psychology

M25530 Educational Psychology

M30672 Perspectives on Legal Psychology and Forensic Psychology

Year 3 - Semester 2

Complete the following 3 units:

M30673 Social Construction of Disability

M21625 Comparative and Evolutionary Psychology

M30923 Positive and Social Psychology in Organisations

University of Portsmouth Students (Inbound) Students from the University of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom will complete their Year 3 units as detailed below. For details of the units, please consult the ECU handbook which can be found online at https://www.ecu.edu.au/handbook.

Year 3 - Semester 1

Complete 4 units from a choice of 5 electives:

SWK3113 Social Work and Mental Health

CSV2109 Vulnerable People and Communities

CRI3120 Aboriginal Australians in the Criminal Justice System

PSY3105 Advanced Methods of Psychological Inquiry

PSY3456 Mental Health and Psychological Interventions

Year 3 - Semester 2

Complete 4 units from a choice of 5 electives:

YWK1101 Principles of Youth Work

CSV1203 Working with Groups

YWK3231 Strategies for Social Change

COU1212 Culture and Diversity in Therapeutic Practice

PSY3225 Applications of Psychological Literacy