COURSE INFORMATION

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E95 Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)

This course is provided for students with a humanities background who are interested in careers comprising Psychology and areas from Arts and Humanities such as Children and Family Studies, Youth Work, Human Services, Justice. Students are required to complete 360 credit points (24 units) to complete the degree.
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Standard University entry admission requirements apply.
 
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 modes of delivery - On-campus, and Online.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE
 
YEAR ONE
*PSY1101 Introduction to Psychology must be successfully completed before undertaking any subsequent units in Psychology, however, this unit can be taken in conjunction with PSY1102 Research Methods in Psychology 1.

 
SEMESTER 1
PSY1101 Introduction to Psychology * 15
PSY1111 Psychology: History and Perspectives 15
Major/Minor/Elective
Major/Minor/Elective
 
SEMESTER 2
PSY1102 Research Methods in Psychology 1 15
PSY1204 Social Determinants of Behaviour 15
Major/Minor/Elective
Major/Minor/Elective
 
YEAR TWO
SEMESTER 1
PSY2301 Learning and Motivation 15
PSY2202 Research Methods in Psychology 2 15
Major/Minor/Elective
Major/Minor/Elective
 
SEMESTER 2
PSY2231 Developmental Psychology 15
PSY2305 Individual Differences 15
Major/Minor/Elective
Major/Minor/Elective
 
YEAR THREE
SEMESTER 1
PSY3303 Research Applications and Ethical Issues 15
PSY3343 Abnormal Psychology 15
Major/Minor/Elective
Major/Minor/Elective
 
SEMESTER 2
PSY3350 Biological Psychology, Sensation and Perception 15
PSY3304 Cognition 15
Major/Minor/Elective
Major/Minor/Elective
 
Students are encouraged to select PSY3216, PSY3217, PSY3246 and PSY3306 as part of their elective unit choices.
 
 
DOUBLE MAJORS

There are a number of optional double majors available for study within the Bachelor of Arts (Psychology). These include Children and Family Studies, English, Writing, and Youth Work. Students undertaking a double major with Psychology will complete 12 core Psychology units as well as the 12 core units in the other major. However, students completing a double major in Psychology and Writing or Psychology and English will complete 16 units of Psychology and eight units of English or Writing. Details of the core units are listed below. The completion of these double majors will be reflected on students' testamur and academic transcript.

The Children and Family Studies Major is an option for students with an interest in working in Children's Services. This Major is accredited in Western Australia and New South Wales for employment in childcare/children's services. It includes a set of practica delivered through TAFE which require up-front fees - holders of a Health Care Card are entitled to discounts on TAFE fees.

Students studying a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) may choose their Minor, Supporting Major, or Major from Social Sciences, Arts or Business. Psychology, with its focus on human behaviour, is ideally suited for study in combination with many other disciplines. Psychology also fits well with disciplines such as Philosophy, and has applications in emerging areas such as Marketing, Leisure, and Tourism. Students majoring in Psychology may wish to discuss their Minor and Elective program with the Course Coordinator or Student Information Officer.
 
 
 
 
 
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