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Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) - Queensland University of Technology |
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TEL: 0207 193 7932
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| QTAC code: | | 445081 |
| | Domestic entry: | | February |
| | Past OP cut-off: | | 13 |
| | Past rank cut-off: | | 74 |
| | Assumed knowledge: | | English (4, SA) |
| | Preparatory studies: | | ENGLISH: Successful completion of a year of full-time vocational or tertiary study. |
| | OP Guarantee: | | Yes |
| | CRICOS code: | | 034136C |
| | International fees: | | 2009: $10,500 per semester (indicative)
(per semester, subject to annual review) |
| | International entry: | | February |
| | Course duration (full-time): | | 3 years |
| | Course duration (part-time): | | 6 years (evening classes are not available) |
| | Total credit points: | | 288 |
| | Standard credit points/full-time semester: | | 48 |
| | Campus: | | Carseldine |
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Overview
Whether your fascination is with people and personalities, problem solving or the workings of the brain, psychology offers a pathway to a rewarding career.
Why choose this course?
The Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) provides the first step towards a career as a registered psychologist and an excellent foundation for careers in a wide range of related areas.
The course covers both theoretical and practical aspects of psychology. Core units introduce students to the scientific bases of psychology in areas including social and developmental psychology, research methods, physiology, perception and cognition, and as well as more applied areas such as counselling, individual differences and assessment, and psychopathology. In addition, students can choose electives from specialised units including organisational psychology, forensic psychology and the law, psychology and gender, family therapy, alcohol and drugs, health psychology, and road saftey. Students can also include up to seven electives in areas of interest other than psychology (e.g. human services, science, humanities, criminology, education, public health, or business) to acquire a wide range of vocational skills.
You will also develop your ability to understand and apply psychological principles to personal, social, and organisational issues, as well as high-level communication and social research skills that are vaulable in a wide range of professions.
Recommended Study
Maths A, B or C.
Career Options
Psychology graduates have skills that equip them for many professional areas. The analytical, research and interpersonal skills acquired have a high degree of application in areas such as education, human resources, market research, organisational development, policing, health and human services and counselling.
You are encouraged to structure your course to incorporate elective specilisations in other areas to provide a wide choice of career options.
On successful completion of the degree you may either pursue a career in a range of vocations where your skills are valued, undertake further study to become a registered psychologist or seek postgraduate studies in psychology or other disciplines.
Honours
Many graduates wish to pursue careers in professional areas of psychology. To do so you must be registered with your state registration board. This currently involves completing a fourth year of study in psychology (eg Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours Psychology) or Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology), followed by either two years of supervised work experience or the completion of an appropriate higher degree such as a Doctor of Psychology (Clinical), Master of Clinical Psychology or Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental).
Professional Membership
The Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
Course Structure
| Code | Title | | Year 1 - Semester 1 | | PYB000 | Scholarship and Skills (Psychology) | | PYB007 | Interpersonal Processes and Skills | | PYB101 | Introduction to Psychology 1A | | | Social Science Foundation Unit (see List C) | | Year 1 - Semester 2 | | PYB102 | Introduction to Psychology 1B | | PYB110 | Psychological Research Methods | | PYB208 | Counselling Theory and Practice 1 | | | Elective | | Year 2 - Semester 1 | | PYB202 | Social and Organisational Psychology | | PYB210 | Research Design and Data Analysis | | | Psychology Elective (see List A or B after Course Structure) | | | Elective | | Year 2 - Semester 2 | | PYB203 | Developmental Psychology | | PYB204 | Perception and Cognition | | | Elective | | | Elective | | Year 3 - Semester 1 | | PYB304 | Physiological Psychology | | PYB309 | Individual Differences and Assessment | | | Psychology Elective (see List A or B after Course Structure) | | | Elective | | Year 3 - Semester 2 | | PYB306 | Psychopathology | | PYB350 | Advanced Statistical Analysis | | | or elective*** | | | Level 3 Psychology Elective from List B | | | Elective | | Notes | | | Electives can be studied from Lists A and B, or from other courses. The following rules apply: | | | * At least 3 electives must be chosen from the psychology electives in Lists A and B, with at least 1 elective from List B. | | | ** No more than three introductory electives can be included in PY45. | | | *** PYB350 is compulsory for entry to 4th year programs in psychology (eg Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours Psychology) and Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology) |
List A and List B Psychology Electives
| Code | Title | | Psychology electives List A | | PYB054 | Psychology and Gender | | PYB067 | Human Sexuality | | PYB158 | Introduction to Substance Abuse in Australia | | PYB159 | Alcohol & Other Drug Studies | | PYB215 | Forensic Psychology and the Law | | PYB257 | Group Work | | PYB260 | Psychopharmacology of Addictive Behaviour | | PYB371 | Introduction to Road Safety | | Psychology electives List B | | PYB302 | Industrial and Organisational Psychology | | PYB305 | Applied Social Psychology | | PYB307 | Health Psychology | | PYB350 | Advanced Statistical Analysis | | PYB356 | Counselling Theory and Practice 2 | | PYB358 | Advanced Developmental Psychology | | PYB359 | Introduction to Family Therapy | | PYB360 | Interventions for Addictive Behaviours | | PYB372 | Traffic Psychology and Behaviour | | PYB374 | Applying Traffic Psychology |
List C: Social Science Foundation Units
| Code | Title | | | | | In your first year of study (or first two years of study for part-time students), you are required to study one compulsory Social Science Foundation Unit from the list below, and one other elective unit. The Social Science Foundation unit can be completed in either 1st or 2nd semester, depending on your choice of unit and its availability. You should enrol in an elective unit in the other semester. | | | | | HHB103 | Contemporary Social And Community Issues | | HHB104 | Understanding Society: Intro. To Sociology | | HHB105 | Exploring Change | | HHB110 | Introduction To International And Global Studies | | HHB114 | Introduction To Human Rights And Ethics | | HHB115 | Human Identity And Change | | HHB210 | Indigenous Australia: Country, Kin And Culture |
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