Overview

The Bachelor of Behavioural Sciences (Honours) - 1 year requires 1 year of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time). The course is offered by the College of Education, Humanities and Social Work.

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Program of study overview
Program of study notes

Program of study
36 Units

Year 136 Units
Honours Program36 Units

Admission requirements

Admission requirements
English Language requirements

Aims

This course aims to to build on earlier training to provide a broad base in contemporary psychological theory and research, to bring diverse psychology subject areas together by pointing to shared themes, issues, problems and techniques, and to enhance students' understanding of methodological and data analysis issues.

The course aims to better acquaint students with the actual process of research, to show how Psychology can contribute to understanding and solving real-world problems, and to promote critical or evaluative thinking (e.g., about theory, methods, applications).

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate knowledge of psychological theories in relation to a range of major areas within the discipline, such as social, developmental, cognitive, and abnormal psychology
2.
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of psychological assessment and measurement
3.
Critically evaluate theoretical claims and primary research
4.
Plan and conduct research to answer well-justified questions
5.
Demonstrate knowledge of the ethical guidelines governing psychological research and clinical practice
6.
Connect your theoretical knowledge and learned psychological techniques to relevant real-world problems
7.
Distil key ideas from the literature and to communicate concepts and primary research in both written and oral form

Professional accreditation and recognition

Professional accreditation

Associations

Combined degree association
Honours - 1 year/Bachelor association