Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Science
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512 Psychology

• Overview
• Departmental Suggested Courses
  • 100-Level Subjects
  • 200-Level Subjects
  • 300-Level Subjects
• Admission Requirements for Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology
• Subject Descriptions
• BSc (Honours) in Psychology

Overview

Psychology is concerned with the study of human behaviour and experience. People trained in psychology work in a wide variety of areas in health, education, industry, commerce, welfare and government. Those wishing to make their career in either academic or professional (applied) psychology are advised that an Honours degree is the usual minimum qualification. Membership of the Australian Psychological Society requires four years of academic training in an accredited psychology course and two years of supervised postgraduate experience. Studies in Psychology have proved to be extremely popular. In order to maintain the quality of the subject and the level of practical involvement within the available resources there is a quota for Psychology 1 and Psychology 2. The School of Behavioural Science can provide information about further study as well as career opportunities.

Departmental Suggested Courses

100-Level Subjects

• Psychology 512-101

Subjects from Biology, History and Philosophy of Science, Mathematical Sciences and Computer Science.

200-Level Subjects

• Psychology 512-201

Subjects from Computer Science, Mathematical Sciences, Genetics, Physiology and Zoology.

300-Level Subjects

• Psychology 512-301

Psychology 512-302 or Psychology 512-303, and/or subjects from Computer Science, Mathematical Sciences, Genetics, Physiology and Zoology. The Department encourages students to undertake a broad program of study.

Students cannot gain credit for 512-301 and both of 512-302 and 512-303.

Admission Requirements for Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology

To be admitted to candidature for the degree of Bachelor of Science with Honours, a candidate must have:

• qualified for the ordinary degree of BSc.
• obtained at least an H2B (1992: B) in 512-301 Psychology 3 and
• successfully completed the Research Methods section.

Because of constraints on supervisory resources, an entry quota will be applied to fourth-year honours. In the event that there are more applicants than places, and that these applicants cannot be distinguished on the basis of their 512-301 Psychology 3 grades, performance in 512-101 Psychology 1 and 512-201 Psychology 2 may be taken into account, as well as performance in any other 300-level subjects.

Subject Descriptions

• 512-101 Psychology 1 (Double semester.)
• 512-201 Psychology 2 (Double semester.)
• 512-301 Psychology 3A (Double semester.)
• 512-302 Psychology 3B (Double semester.)
• 512-303 Psychology 3C (First and/or second semester)

BSc (Honours) in Psychology

Note: 512-496 and 512-497, or 512-498 and 512-499 must be taken concurrently. To successfully complete the Honours program in Psychology, students must obtain passes of 65% or better in both 512-496 and 512-497, or both 512-498 and 512-499.

For further information contact the School of Behavioural Science. Applications close on the last Friday in October of the previous year.

• 512-496 Research Project - Psychology (45 Points)
• 512-497 Advanced Coursework - Psychology (55 Points)

or

• 512-498 Research Project - Psychology (Part-Time) (45 Points in Total)
• 512-499 Advanced Coursework - Psychology (55 Points in Total)

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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Science

Status:          Official 1996
Date created:    Oct 10 1995
Last modified:   Oct 10 1995
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