UndergraduatePsychology
Bachelor of Psychological Science
Southern Cross University, Lismore/Gold Coast/Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia
About this program
How do we think and learn? How do we control our movements and behaviour? What makes us tick? Exploration of the human mind and behaviour is a fascinating field, and this degree is an equally fascinating educational journey into behaviour, cognition, and psychological principles and theory. We have designed our Bachelor of Psychological Science to be a rich, flexible, and highly engaging learning experience. It will shed light on how humans work, individually and in sociocultural groups, and will take you inside your own head, to develop a deep and real understanding of your own thoughts, emotions, and behaviour. It will take you across many different fields of psychological practice, many you will never have considered. You will be working with an academic team comprising active researchers publishing their work in international journals. This degree will help you develop strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as proficiency in research and statistics, all of which will inform your ability to apply scientific approaches in professional settings as well as enhance your understanding of yourself and of the world. Pathway option: Diploma of Health (Psychological Science Specialisation).
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Core Units
- HLTH1004The Reflective Learner and Health Science Scholar
- PSYC1001Psychology Foundations: Brain and Cognition
- PSYC1009Introducing Health Psychology
- PSYC1002Psychology Foundations: Self and Situation
- PSYC1010Positive Psychology
- PSYC2001Psychological Assessment
- PSYC2005Psychological Investigation I
- PSYC3001Social Psychology
- PSYC3003Learning and Memory
- STAT2002Quantitative Methods in Psychology
- STAT3001Advanced Quantitative Methods in Psychology
- PSYC2002Understanding Psychological Diagnoses
- PSYC2004Lifespan Psychology
- PSYC3004Biological Psychology
- PSYC3005Culture and Psychology
- PSYC3002Psychological Investigation II
- Students can select either the Psychology Extension Major OR one university shared major (excluding the Psychology shared major) OR 8 elective units from university wide offerings
- Psychology Extension MajorUnit CodeUnit TitleNotesHLTH1005Understanding Wellbeing and Mental HealthPSYC1005Fundamentals of Career Success in PsychologyWELF1003Counselling Theory and Practice Note 1PBHL1003Foundations of Health and Health Care SystemsPSYC2003Exercise and Sport PsychologyPSYC2007Behaviour ChangeWELF2005Case Management and Care PlanningElective HLTH1005
- HLTH1005Understanding Wellbeing and Mental Health
- PSYC1005Fundamentals of Career Success in Psychology
- WELF1003Counselling Theory and Practice
- PBHL1003Foundations of Health and Health Care Systems
- PSYC2003Exercise and Sport Psychology
- PSYC2007Behaviour Change
- WELF2005Case Management and Care Planning | Psychology Extension Major: HLTH1005 Understanding Wellbeing and Mental Health
- PSYC1005Fundamentals of Career Success in Psychology
- WELF1003Counselling Theory and Practice
- PBHL1003Foundations of Health and Health Care Systems
- PSYC2003Exercise and Sport Psychology
- PSYC2007Behaviour Change
- WELF2005Case Management and Care Planning
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
ATAR: 70. To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Psychological Science, students must complete the equivalent of 24 units (288 credit points), comprising: 16 core units (192 credit points); and The Psychology Extension Major OR 1 shared major OR 8 elective units (96 credit points). Inherent Requirements Inherent Requirements apply to this course as defined on the Inclusion Support website. Students who have a disability or health condition which may impact on their ability to meet these requirements are encouraged to visit the Inclusion Support website for further information and contact details.
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