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K86 Bachelor of Science (Psychology) Honours

This course involves one year of full‑time study or two years of part-time study on successful completion of the Bachelor of Science (Psychology) or equivalent accredited three year degree in psychology at another institution.  Students are admitted into the program in February of each year.

 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Science (Psychology) or equivalent accredited three year degree in Psychology at another institution.

 
SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Students normally require a course average of 70 per cent to apply for admission. In addition, students should have, at a minimum, a credit average in second and third year units, and a credit average in the majority of psychology units. If there are many excellent applications, performance in second and third year psychology units will also be taken into consideration. Students should also have demonstrated aptitude for, and commitment to, research.
 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

Students must complete 120 credit points (six units). The research thesis is worth 50% of the final grade for the course.
 
FULL-TIME STUDY
 
Semester 1
PSY4128 Research Skills 15
PSY5189 Preparation of Thesis Proposal 20 
PSY4153 Health and Clinical Psychology 15
PSY5188 Advanced Developmental and Professional Issues in Psychology 15
 
Semester 2
PSY5190 Thesis Development 40 
PSY4144 Psychological Assessment 15
 
PART-TIME STUDY
 
Year One, Semester 1
PSY4153 Health and Clinical Psychology 15
PSY5188 Advanced Developmental and Professional Issues in Psychology 15
 
Year One, Semester 2
PSY4144 Psychological Assessment 15
 
Year Two, Semester 1
PSY4128 Research Skills 15
PSY5189 Preparation of Thesis Proposal 20 
 
Year Two, Semester 2
PSY5190 Thesis Development 40 
 
 
 
 
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, Graduate Attributes 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 Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 3/15/2012 VET: 3/15/2012