BBSC Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)

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Overview

The Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) requires 3 years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time). The course specialisation is offered by the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work.

Student guidance

Program of study overview

To qualify for the Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology), a student must complete 108 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the program of study below.

Not all topics are necessarily available each year.

No more than 45 units of first year level topics may be completed for the degree.

With the permission of the Dean (Education), up to 54 units may be taken by cross-institutional study at an approved institution.

Program of study notes

Program of study
108 Units

Year 136 Units

Year 236 Units

Core22.5 Units

Major13.5 Units

Year 336 Units

Core9 Units

Option13.5 Units

Select 13.5 units from the following:

PSYC3003

4.5 Units

Introduction to Clinical Psychology

PSYC3004

4.5 Units

Advanced Social Psychology

PSYC3008

4.5 Units

Applied Cognitive Psychology

PSYC3009

4.5 Units

Lifespan Development in Cultural Perspective

PSYC3010

4.5 Units

Mind, Brain and Behaviour

PSYC3236

4.5 Units

Forensic Psychology: Legal and Clinical

Major13.5 Units

Major

AFIT-MJ

36 Units

Artificial Intelligence

Disability and Community Inclusion

Women's and Gender Studies

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

English Language requirements

Aims

This course specialisation aims to develop knowledge of the factors influencing human behaviour and experience, and to provide skills for the application of this knowledge to issues in the real world. Graduates will develop core knowledge in psychological theory and research to prepare them for possible entry into an Honours program in psychology.

The course provides comprehensive knowledge of such fields as learning, motivation, personality, emotion, development across the lifespan, social and cultural influences, biological influences, and mental health. Within this course, these core studies in psychology are linked to study in one other discipline, which provides knowledge required for a multidisciplinary understanding of human behaviour and experience. Within this second area of study, students will also be prepared for possible entry into an Honours program in that discipline. Also integral to the course is the development of critical thinking and research skills, and an understanding of the ethical responsibilities of researchers and psychology clinicians.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of influences on human behaviour, both normal and abnormal

Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and techniques of psychological research

Demonstrate knowledge of psychological assessment and measurement

Critically analyse ideas and research

Connect your theoretical knowledge and learned psychological techniques with relevant real-world problems

Demonstrate the integration of psychological principles with at least one other behavioural science

Demonstrate knowledge of ethical principles governing the conduct of research, the use of formal assessment tests and clinical practice by psychologists

Demonstrate discipline-based writing skills and APA-style conventions

Professional accreditation and recognition

Professional accreditation

This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. Graduates are eligible to apply for Honours in psychology or the Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced). In order to become a psychologist, graduates must then complete two further years of further study/training, for example, a 2-year Master of Psychology, a 1-year Master of Professional Psychology plus internship, or 2 years of supervised practice.

Associations

Combined degree association

Course/Course specialisation association

Honours - 1 year/Bachelor association

Overview

Student guidance

Program of study108 Units

Admission requirements

Aims

Learning outcomes

Professional accreditation and recognition

Associations

Program of study
108 Units