Overview
The Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) - Offshore - 1 year requires 1 year of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time). The course is offered co-jointly by the Department of Psychology at HELP University (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) and the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work at Flinders University. The … For more content click the Read More button below.
Student guidance
Program of study overview
Admission requirements
Admission requirements
English Language requirements
Aims
The aims of this course are 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. 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:
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Demonstrate knowledge of psychological theories in relation to a range of major areas within the discipline, such as social, developmental, cognitive, and abnormal psychology
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Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of psychological assessment and measurement
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Critically evaluate theoretical claims and primary research
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Plan and conduct research to answer well-justified questions
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Demonstrate knowledge of the ethical guidelines governing psychological research and clinical practice
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Connect theoretical knowledge and learned psychological techniques to relevant real-world problems
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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
Honours - 1 year/Bachelor association
Onshore/Offshore association