Course Information

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) Honours

Effective from 01-JAN-2016 : Code K84

This course provides advanced, research-based studies in psychology for students who have successfully completed the Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) or an equivalent accredited three-year degree in Psychology.

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.

Professional Recognition

Course

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

Registration

Students will need to graduate to be eligible to register with the Psychology Board of Australia. Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia is required to practice in the profession.

Admission requirements

  • Students will only be admitted to Honours where the specified weighted average mark is achieved in preceding studies.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to have a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) degree with a Weighted Course Average (WAM) of 70 per cent or higher, with equivalents considered, and have at least a Credit average in second and third year units, as well as a Credit average in the majority of Psychology units. Performance in second and third year Psychology units may also be taken into consideration if numerous high-quality applications are received. Students should also have demonstrated aptitude for and commitment to research.

Portfolio pathway applications are not accepted for this course.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 1 Year
  • Part Time: 2 Years

Course Delivery

  • Online: Full Time, Part Time

Non standard timetable requirements

Residential schools will be offered in both semesters. Students are required to attend the compulsory residential school in Semester 2.

Course Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PSY5128Research Skills15
PSY5189Preparation of Thesis Proposal20
PSY5150Health and Clinical Psychology15
PSY5188Advanced Developmental and Professional Issues in Psychology15
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PSY5190Thesis Development40
PSY5168Psychological Assessment15

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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