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Honours Degree of Bachelor of Psychology
Campus North Terrace Campus
Degree Type Honours Bachelor
Duration
4 years
full-time
or
part-time
equiv.
SATAC Code
324051
3BH020
2011
ATAR
99.65
- Program Outline
The four year Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) program is designed for students who are committed from the beginning of their tertiary education to enter professional practice, or to undertake further study at a postgraduate level. In the fourth year of study, students are invited to select a specialist area of psychology in which to carry out a supervised research project. Places are limited, and entry into this program is very competitive, requiring exemplary academic performance at Year 12 (matriculation) level. A quota applies to the number of new students accepted into the program each year. A small number of places are available for students who wish to transfer into this program from other degree programs in which psychology courses are offered.
- Program Structure
The first year seeks to provide an overview of psychology as a discipline and as a profession. The psychology courses undertaken in later years enable students to study the biological bases of behaviour; sensory perception; cognition and language; learning and memory; motivation and emotion; social psychology; developmental psychology; personality and individual differences; and psychology and mental health.
Since psychology is an evidence-based discipline, students will also have an opportunity to find out about the range of methodologies employed to collect and analyse data relevant to these various topics. In addition, students will become acquainted with cultural and ethical issues that may impact on the practice of psychology. In the fourth year, students will be invited to select a specialist area of psychology in which they may carry out a research project under the supervision of a member of the academic staff of the School of Psychology.
In addition to these courses in psychology, students will take elective courses in areas such as Humanities and Social Sciences, Health Sciences, Sciences, Economics, Commerce, and Mathematics and Computer Science. In the first year students undertake one psychology course and three Level I non-psychology courses per semester. In second year students undertake two psychology courses and two Level II non-psychology courses per semester. In third year students must undertake three psychology courses and one non-psychology course per semester. Honours Psychology occupies all of the fourth year. - Related Programs
- Admission and Fee Information
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
I am a:Domestic applicants
Apply through SATAC www.satac.edu.au 2011 CSP ATAR 99.65 2011 CSP IB 42 Annual tuition fees Commonwealth-supported place: $5,648Mid-year entry? No Deferment? Yes - 2 year Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Students who have completed the required undergraduate program to a satisfactory level may be eligible to apply for the Honours program.Year 12 applicants
You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You compete for a place with your Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR). Applicants who have studied Psychology IA and/or Psychology IB at the University of Adelaide (or equivalent) must have achieved at least a distinction grade average for these courses.How to Apply
Apply through SATAC: www.satac.edu.auInternational applicants
Not an international applicant?
International ATAR 95 IELTS Overall 6.5 [more info] Annual tuition fees International student place: $26,750 Mid-year entry? No Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Students who have completed the required undergraduate program to a satisfactory level may be eligible to apply for the Honours program.Equivalent Scores
International ATAR 95 IELTSOverallReadingListeningSpeakingWriting6.56666How to Apply
International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results
Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?
International ATAR 95 Annual tuition fees International student place: $26,750 Mid-year entry? No Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Students who have completed the required undergraduate program to a satisfactory level may be eligible to apply for the Honours program. - Study Plans
The study plans
given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2012 (refer to the program rules).
Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.LEVEL I
- PSYCHOL 1000 Psychology IA (3 units)
- PSYCHOL 1001 Psychology IB (3 units)
Approved Level I Courses (18 units)
LEVEL II
- PSYCHOL 2004 Doing Research in Psychology: Research Design, Methods & Analysis (3 units)
- PSYCHOL 2005 Foundations of Health & Lifespan Developmental Psychology (3 units)
- PSYCHOL 2006 Foundations of Perception & Cognition (3 units)
- PSYCHOL 2007 Psychology in Society (3 units)
Approved Level II Courses (12 units)
LEVEL III
- PSYCHOL 3020 Doing Research in Psychology: Advanced Research Design, Methods & Analysis (3 units)
- PSYCHOL 3021 Health & Lifespan Developmental Psychology (3 units)
- PSYCHOL 3022 Individual Differences, Personality & Assessment (3 units)
- PSYCHOL 3023 Perception & Cognition (3 units)
- PSYCHOL 3026 Learning & Behaviour (3 units)
- PSYCHOL 3027 Psychology, Science & Society (3 units)
Approved Level III Courses (6 units)
LEVEL IV
Honours Psychology topics & Research Thesis (24 units)
- Career Opportunities
According to the Commonwealth Government Job Search Website employment growth for Psychologists to 2014-15 is expected to grow strongly. The range of jobs available to psychologists is also becoming increasingly varied. Psychologists are employed in both the public and private sectors, and work in a variety of settings. Clinical psychologists are involved in meeting the needs of children and adults with mental health problems such as depression and drug addiction, and play major roles in the diagnosis and rehabilitation of people with disabilities and acquired brain damage. In business and industry, psychologists are employed in personnel selection, human resource management, job design and skills training, and product marketing. In the legal system, psychologists have skills relevant to criminal investigation and a range of matters examined within the court system and correctional programs. In schools and universities, psychologists assess students with learning difficulties, develop programs for the management of behavioural problems and carry out research into many aspects of human and animal behaviour.
Potential careers
Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor, Community Psychologist, Counselling Psychologist, Development Officer, Educational & Developmental Psychologist, Forensic Psychologist, Health Officer, Health Psychologist, Human Resource Manager, Lecturer, Market Researcher, Ministerial Adviser, Neuropsychologist, Organisational Psychologist, Research Assistant, Sports & Exercise Psychologist, Welfare Officer, Psychologist
- Graduate Attributes
The principal aim of this program is to provide graduates with a comprehensive tertiary-level education in Psychology and related areas of learning. The program is also designed to enable graduates to meet the prerequisites for progression to Honours and postgraduate levels of study in this discipline.
1. Knowledge-
All of the core topics specified by the Australian Psychological Society for an accredited major within this discipline, specifically: biological bases of behaviour; perception; cognition, information processing and language; learning; motivation and emotion; social psychology; lifespan developmental psychology; individual differences in capacity and behaviour, testing and assessment, personality; and abnormal psychology.
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The range of methodologies employed to collect and analyse data relevant to the above topics.
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The historical origins of ideas within this discipline.
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Some of the ways whereby contemporary psychology is being/could be applied to real-world problems and issues.
2. Intellectual and social capabilities
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An ability to communicate with audiences with differing levels of knowledge about psychological topics.
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An ability to enter into rational debate on psychological topics.
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An ability to critically evaluate the validity of claims relevant to or derived from the discipline of psychology.
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An understanding of both qualitative and quantitative methods for the analysis of data collected for the purpose of testing the validity of psychological knowledge claims and answering specific research questions in psychology.
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An ability to produce written reports on psychological issues and questions.
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A basic understanding of how the knowledge and methods of contemporary psychology may be applied towards the management and/or solution of human problems.
3. Attitudes and values
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A sensitivity to the cultural and ethical issues that may impact on the way that the knowledge acquired within psychology is interpreted and used.
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A respect for people and their fundamental human rights, regardless of age, gender, ability, ethnic or religious background.
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A respect for the scholarly heritage of psychology as an academic discipline and for the past, present and future contributions of psychology as a profession.
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- Professional Accreditation
These programs have been accredited by APAC (Australian Psychology Accreditation Council).
Graduates who have completed this program will be eligible to apply for a further two-year postgraduate qualification. This sequence of study will lead to professional registration as a psychologist. - Further Information
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