UndergraduatePsychology
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, QLD, Australia
About this program
Understand why people think, feel and behave certain ways in this program where award-winning psychologists teach you to treat abnormal behaviours and psychological disorders.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
33 terms of coursework
- Program structure
- Introductory courses (4) 48 units
- PSY100Introduction to Psychology A
- PSY101Introduction to Psychology B
- PSY102Current Directions in Psychology
- PSY104Research Methods and Analysis 1
- Developing courses (6) 72 units
- PSY202Physiological Psychology
- PSY203Introduction to Human Development
- PSY204Social Psychology
- PSY205Motivation and Emotion
- PSY206Interpersonal and Group Skills
- PSY207Research Methods and Analysis 2
- Graduate courses (14) 192 units
- Coursework (12) 144 units
- PSY300Advanced Methods in Psychology
- PSY301Cognitive and Perceptual Psychology
- PSY302Intercultural and Indigenous Psychologies
- PSY303Personality and Assessment
- PSY304Human Associative Learning
- PSY305Psychological Disorders
- PSY306Psychology of Health and Wellbeing
- PSY307Adult Development and Ageing
- PSY400Research Methods and Analysis 4
- PSY401Advanced Theoretical Issues in Psychology
- PSY402Professional Practice of Psychology
- PSY403Ethical and Professional Issues In Psychology
- Dissertation (2)
- PSY408A Research Dissertation A
- PSY408B Research Dissertation B
- Elective courses (6) 72 units
- Select 6 elective courses from the undergraduate elective course options
- Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC campus
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Clinical PsychologistANZSCO 272311
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Registration needs the full accredited sequence (accredited bachelor's, honours, then an accredited master's or doctorate), which takes several years beyond a first degree. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Psychology Board of Australia
Educational PsychologistANZSCO 272312
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, subject to the same long registration pathway as other endorsed psychology areas. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Psychology Board of Australia
Organisational PsychologistANZSCO 272313
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, subject to the same long registration pathway as other endorsed psychology areas. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Psychology Board of Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Entry requirements Entry requirements For entry into most UniSC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades. Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree. Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that UniSC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis. If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment. Minimum entry threshold Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank. Location ATAR/Rank Sunshine Coast 75.00 Moreton Bay 75.00 Special selection criteria Entry to the fourth year of the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) is based on a student's grade point average (GPA) meeting the minimum requirement of 5.5 in the developing and graduate level (200/300 coded) PSY courses. For more information visit GPA requirements for Psychology Honours. Additional entry information Applicants from a non-English speaking background should refer to the English language requirements for further information. Recommended prior study An exit assessment of Sound Achievement in four semesters of English at Year 12 (or equivalent) Inherent academic requirements Prospective students must consider the Inherent Academic Requirements before applying to study this program. Refer to Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) (Honours), Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) - Inherent Academic Requirements
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