Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) - AUT University

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Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour. Since so many careers involve dealing directly with people, or understanding how and why they behave as they do, a psychology major provides you with a cornerstone for any career direction.

Students can also major in psychology in the Bachelor of Health Science, which is perfect for students who wish to combine health and psychology. More information is available in the AUT University Health Undergraduate Programmes 2008 guide.

Programme Code: AK3704
Level: 7
Points: 360
Duration: Three years full time / Equivalent part time
Venue: City Campus / North Shore Campus (Psychology major papers are mainly offered at North Shore Campus)
Starting date: 3 March 2008 / 21 July 2008
Application deadline: 16 November 2007 / 27 June 2008

AUT encourages early application.
Late applications will be accepted if the programme is not full.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• University Entrance

Note: Entrance to university does not guarantee admission to a specific programme of study.

SPECIAL ADMISSION

Applicants over 20 years of age who do not hold a university entrance qualification (such as NCEA or CIE) may qualify for university entrance via Special Admission.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants for whom English or Mäori is not their first language are required to provide proof of an acceptable pass/grade gained in an accepted English language test. 

THE KEY SKILLS YOU WILL ACQUIRE

• A sound understanding of the key principles of human behaviour and behaviour change
• Research skills to keep abreast of new knowledge in their discipline
• An understanding of how psychology can be effectively applied in business settings, such as achieving behaviour change in organisations, the design of effective selection and training programmes, or the design of marketing and promotional campaigns
• A sound understanding of the principles and practice of psychological assessment, and the appropriate and ethical use of restricted psychological tests
• An appreciation of the ethical issues involved in psychological practice
• A sound preparation for further study in psychology at a postgraduate level

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Psychologists are professionals who have completed academic studies in psychology, followed by postgraduate qualifications in a particular specialist area of professional practice in psychology; examples are clinical psychologist, counselling psychologist, organisational psychologist, forensic psychologist, child or educational psychologist.

Psychology is also a valuable component of many careers that need an understanding of human behaviour, but do not involve professionally trained psychologists. These include human resource management, employment relations, management, public relations, marketing, advertising, community development, public health promotion, career and employment counselling, and teaching and training. The AUT Bachelor of Arts degree provides an ideal opportunity to prepare for many of these careers by combining a major in psychology with other specific papers linked to these careers.

FURTHER STUDIES

Postgraduate Certificate in Research and Analysis
Master of Arts in Human Services
Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) in Psychology
Master of Health Science in Psychology
Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology
Master of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy

PAPERS

The first year of the course offers eight papers, which lay the foundation for future studies. These include four core studies papers, providing essential skills in communication, writing, information technology and research. Two papers provide an introduction to the discipline of psychology: Introduction to Psychology A and Introduction to Psychology B. The other two first year papers are Social Psychology, and Psychology and Lifespan Development.

CORE PAPERS
145713 Writing
146734 Communicating
285104 Research and Analysis
287901 Co-operative Education Practicum
445704 Information Technology I

PSYCHOLOGY PAPERS:
285001 Introduction to Psychology A
286103 Individuals and Identities
286108 Cognitive Psychology
286501 The Nature of Psychological Enquiry
287002 Emotions and Human Nature
287208 Critical Issues in Cultural and Social Psychology
287300 Research Project
555101 Psychology and Lifespan Development
565604 Introduction to Psychology B
565602 Critical Evaluation in Psychology
566508 Social Psychology
566604 Psychological Assessment
566605 Personality
567420 Abnormal Psychology
567609 Brain and Behaviour
567610 Approaches to Psychological Intervention
467853 Issues in Organisational Behaviour
567425 Experimental and Applied Behavioural Analysis
567606 Health Psychology