UndergraduatePsychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
About this program
A three-year APAC-accredited psychology sequence covering how and why people think, feel and behave, from research methods and statistics through the core areas of the discipline. The degree on its own does not qualify anyone to work as a psychologist.
Registration requires further study: an honours year followed by either a two-year clinical or professional master's and supervised practice. High-achieving students progress to that honours year at UC. Entry is a selection rank of about 60 with alternative pathways available. It suits students heading toward professional psychology, and it also works well as a second major alongside law, business or sport science for roles in HR, policy research, marketing, disability and community health.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 6 parts
Year 1, Semester 1
3 units- 11474Professional Orientation (Psychology)
- 10445Psychology Across the Life-Span
- 11399Understanding People and Behaviour
Year 1, Semester 2
2 units- 10444Foundations of Psychology
- 11398Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences
Year 2, Semester 1
2 units- 7118Experimental Psychology
- 10447Learning and Cognition
Year 2, Semester 2
2 units- 7122Personality and Individual Differences
- 7120Physiological Psychology
Year 3, Semester 1
3 units- 10120Industry and Community Engagement (Health)
- 7128Psychopathology
- 7126Survey Research and Design in Psychology
Year 3, Semester 2
3 units- 7124Motivation and Emotion
- 10446Professional Evidence (Psychology)
- 7125Social Psychology
Career & PR pathway
Which careers in Psychology lead to skilled migration depends on the occupation, not the degree title. See the skilled occupation lists guide for which occupations are on each list, and the points calculator to check where you stand.
Admissions
Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means: . - Year 12 ATAR . - other Australian Qualification . - work experience . - overseas qualification . We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes. More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry
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