Program handbook

Description

This program is available to students who have completed all 1000, 2000 3000 level courses of the Bachelor of Psychology (Program Code 11394) or the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) (Program Code 12362) and wish to graduate with the three year BPsycSc. A Bachelor of Psychological Science provides students with psychological insights about human nature which are both interesting and relevant to everyday life.


Program learning outcomes

On successful completion of the program students will have:

  • Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge and understanding of the underlying principles and concepts in the discipline of psychology.
  • Communicate effectively and professionally in written and/or oral formats to present a competent exposition of knowledge and ideas to various audiences.
  • Use well developed cognitive skills to review, analyse and synthesize empirical knowledge to make informed decisions in applied psychology and psychological research.
  • Work collaboratively in psychological research projects applying competent intellectual and research abilities.
  • Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to ethical principles in professional practice and research.
  • Demonstrate developing knowledge and skills in the practice of psychology including topics in therapeutic intervention and psychometric testing.

Details

Information correct as atMar 19, 2024 9:14 pm
Program code11698
AQF level

Level 8 Bachelor Honours Degree

Locations and UAC codes
Mode of delivery
  • Face to Face
Duration
  • Australian students - 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent.
  • International students - 3 years full-time.
Selection Rank
Term typeSemesters
Fees
  • International students - AUD43,040 (indicative annual fee, 2024)
    Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units) Find out more about fees
Relevant University rules and policies
CRICOS Code062430J

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Admission information

Admission requirements

  • Students currently in the Bachelor of Psychology (Program Code 11394) or the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) (Program Code 12362) 4 year programs who elect to exit their degree with an accredited 3 year degree may contact the relevant Program Advisor to request to exit with the Bachelor of Psychological Science award.
  • Students do not meet the academic requirements for progress to the 4th year of the Bachelor of Psychology (Program Code 11394) or the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) (Program Code 12362) will graduate with the Bachelor of Psychological Science.

English Language Requirements

All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.

  • IELTS Overall Minimum: 7
  • IELTS Sub Test Minimum: 7

Credit transfer

This program is an exit award only. Credit is applicable only upon exit from the Bachelor of Psychology or Bachelor of Psychology (Honours).


Professional recognition

Australian Psychology Accreditation Council

This program is accredited as a three year undergraduate program with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). While the degree award is for those students who do wish to pursue a career other than psychology, graduates who have a credit average are eligible to apply for a 4th year of psychology such as the Graduate Diploma of Psychology at some future time.Graduates with a Bachelor of Psychological Science will have completed a three year accredited sequence. Please note that an accredited 4th year is required for Bachelor of Psychological Science graduates who might consider seeking provisional registration with the Psychologists Board of Australia.


Academic requirements for program completion

Total units required

240 units

Program duration

3 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 8 years maximum.

International students studying this program on campus are required to enrol full time to comply with their student visa requirements and complete their study in the standard minimum program duration. International students requiring enrolment advice should review the program plan corresponding to the semester and year of commencement and can contact their Program Advisor at ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au

Program requirements

The requirements and structure of the program are identical to the first three years of the Bachelor of Psychology (Program Code 11394) or the Bachelor of Psycholgy (Honours) (Program Code 12362) programs. Please refer to the program handbook for the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) for further details.http://www.newcastle.edu.au/degrees/bachelor-of-psychology-honours/handbook


Program planner

Current students program planner

Current students can plan their program using Program Planner.

Program Planner

Prospective student degree planner

If you're a prospective student considering studying this degree take a look at My Degree Planner to see what your study journey will look like.

Transition arrangements

2021 Revision:

From 2021 the following Science Directed courses were discontinued: BIOL2020, ENVS1000, MATH1210, MATH2005, PHYS1150, and STEC2100. Students who have completed any of the discontinued courses can continue to count them towards their program.

2017 Revision:

The program was revised in 2016 and changes were implemented for Semester 1 2017.  PHIL1060 was removed from the core of the program.  Students who have not yet successfully completed PHIL1060 are now required to take an additional 10 units of electives in lieu of PHIL1060.

2015 Revision:

From 2015 there will be no new intake in the Bachelor of Psychology (Program Code 11394) as this program has been replaced by the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) (Program Code 12362). Where appropriate, students currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Psychology program will be transitioned to the new Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) program.

From 2015, students who transfer to the new Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) program may qualify for the Bachelor of Psychological Science under the new program structure.

From 2015, students who remain enrolled in the previous Bachelor of Psychology program may also qualify for the Bachelor of Psychological Science under the program structure in which they enrolled.

Please consult with your Program Advisor if you wish to exit the Bachelor of Psychology (Program Code 11394) or the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) (Program Code 12362) with the Bachelor of Psychological Science.

2012 Revision:

The program was reviewed and changes were made to the degree for 2012. 

Students who commenced the B Psychology program prior to 2012 can qualify for the Bachelor of Psychological Science as per program rules prior to 2012, or as per the 2012 revised program rules.

Students who commence the Bachelor of Psychology from 2012 can qualify for the Bachelor of Psychological Science but must adhere to the revised 2012 program rules.


Program structure

Students can plan their program using Program Planner. It is recommended students review the program handbook in conjunction with using Program Planner.

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Core

Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program.

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
PSYC1000Introductory Research Methods in Psychology
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
PSYC1010Psychology Introduction 1
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
PSYC1020Psychology Introduction 2
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Central Coast)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
PSYC1200Foundations of Psychological Practice
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
STAT1070Statistics for the Sciences
  • Summer 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
PSYC2200Foundations of Psychological Interventions
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
PSYC2300Cognitive Psychology
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
PSYC2400Biological Psychology
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
PSYC2500Introduction to Mental Health and Mental Disorders
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
PSYC2900Social Psychology
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
PSYC3000Advanced Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
PSYC3006Individual Differences and Assessment
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Central Coast)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
PSYC3200Foundations of Applied Psychological Science
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
PSYC3301Advanced Perception and Learning in Psychology
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
PSYC3700Advanced Developmental Psychology and Developmental Psychopathology
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units

Biology Course List

Choose 10 units from the following course list

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
BIOL1001Molecules, Cells and Organisms
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
  • Winter - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
BIOL1040Introduction to Biology INot currently offered10 units

Psychology Course List

Choose 20 units from the following course list

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
PSYC3300Advanced Cognitive Psychology: Theory & Applications
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
PSYC3400Advanced Biological PsychologyNot currently offered10 units
PSYC3500Advanced Health Psychology
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units

Science Course List

Choose 10 units from the following course list

CodeTitleTerm / Location Units
BIOL1001Molecules, Cells and Organisms
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
  • Winter - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
BIOL1002Organisms to Ecosystems
  • Summer 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
BIOL1003Professional Skills for Biological Sciences 1
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
CHEM1010Introductory Chemistry I
  • Summer 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
  • Winter - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
CHEM1020Introductory Chemistry II
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
CHEM1120Chemistry for the Life Sciences II
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
ENVS1001Environmental Science Concepts and Methods
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
ENVS1003Environmental Values and Ethics
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
ENVS1004Social Development and the Environment
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
FSHN1030Introduction to the Nutritional, Physical and Psychological Aspects of Wellness
  • Summer 2 - 2024 (Online)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
GEOG1020Introduction to Human Geography
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
GEOG1030Global Poverty and Development
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
GEOS1040Earth: Our Dynamic Planet
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
GEOS1050Earth: Natural Hazards
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
MARI1000Our Oceans
  • Summer 2 - 2024 (Online)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
MATH1001Preparatory Studies in Mathematics
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
MATH1002Foundational Studies in Mathematics
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
MATH1110Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 1
  • Summer 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Singapore) (Singapore)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
MATH1120Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 2
  • Summer 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Trimester 1 - 2024 (Singapore) (Singapore)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (BCA Singapore)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
MATH1510Discrete Mathematics
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
PHYS1200Introductory Physics for the Life Sciences
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
PHYS1210Advanced Physics I
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Singapore) (Singapore)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
SCIE1001Professional Scientific Thinking
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
SCIE1002Multidisciplinary Laboratories
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
CRIM2020Criminal Psychology
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
ENVS2004Ecology
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
ENVS2008The Sustainable Society
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
EXSS2030Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units
GEOG2080Cities and Regions
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
GEOG2130Geographies of Development
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
PHYS2100Introduction to Astronomy
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
SCIE2019Astrobiology: Life Beyond our Planet
  • Semester 2 - 2024 (Online)
10 units
STAT2000Applied Statistics and Research Methods
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
10 units
ENVS3005Animal Behaviour
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Callaghan)
  • Semester 1 - 2024 (Central Coast)
10 units

Electives

Electives 50 unit requirement

Complete 50 units of electives to fulfil the requirements of the program. Electives can be used to extend and complement your core studies with more courses in the same field of study, or from areas that might be of interest to you. Electives can be chosen from all courses available at the University that do not have any other conditions (such as a course requisite) applied to them.

50 units

Additional information

Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.


International students

All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.


Additional support

AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.

Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.