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Course Information

Bachelor of Psychology

Effective from 01-JAN-2023 : Code W74

This course is designed for students with a humanities or science background who are interested in careers comprising psychology and a wide range of areas including arts and humanities, family and child support, community work, addiction studies, human services, criminology and justice. The course equips students with skills in analysing, researching behaviour and explaining interactions between people and their environment.

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

Professional Recognition

Course

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

Unit sets

One or more of the majors in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the major for more information.

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;
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
• University Preparation Course;
• Indigenous University Orientation Course;
• Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; 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;
• Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;
• 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: 3 Years
• Part Time: 6 Years

Course Delivery

• Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time
• Online: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

Dr Bronwyn HARMAN

Course Structure

Students will be required to complete twelve core units (180 credit points). This will be supported by selection of a 180 credit point supplementary program, comprising of: a Double Major; or a Major plus a Minor/elective units; or a Minor plus elective units. These may be selected from anywhere within the university. Generally, units in this course should be completed in year sequence (e.g. all first-year units should be completed before proceeding to second-year units).

One or more of the majors in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the major for more information.