Bachelor of Psychological Science
This degree is part of the Year 12 Subject Spotlight Early Offer Program
Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.
- Semester 1 - 24 Feb 2020
- Semester 2 - 20 Jul 2020
- Semester 1 - 24 Feb 2020
- Semester 2 - 20 Jul 2020
Face to Face
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 8 years maximum.
- Semester 1 - 24 Feb 2020
- Semester 2 - 20 Jul 2020
- Semester 1 - 24 Feb 2020
- Semester 2 - 20 Jul 2020
$36,585 (indicative annual fee, 2019)
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units) Find out more about fees
- IELTS overall minimum - 7.0
- IELTS section minimum - 7.0
3 years full-time.
Face to Face
Currently enrolled, continuing students looking for the previous version of this program should refer back to the: Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) (pre 2018)
Program handbook
Description
A Bachelor of Psychological Science provides students with psychological insights about human nature which are both interesting and relevant to everyday life. This degree encompasses skills and knowledge that are applicable to a wide range of careers.
Program learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:
- Demonstrated broad and coherent knowledge and understanding of the underlying principles and concepts in the discipline of psychology.
- Demonstrated skills to communicate effectively and professionally in written and/or oral formats to present a competent exposition of knowledge and ideas to various audiences.
- Well developed cognitive skills to review, analyse and synthesize empirical knowledge to make informed decisions in applied psychology and psychological research.
- The ability to work collaboratively in psychological research projects, where they can apply competent intellectual and research abilities.
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to ethical principles in professional practice and research.
Details
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| AQF level | Level 7 Bachelor Degree | |||||||||
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| Assumed knowledge | HSC General Mathematics or higher. | |||||||||
| Recommended studies | HSC Biology or equivalent. | |||||||||
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| CRICOS Code | 095149D |
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Admission information
Admission requirements
Admission to this program is available to Australian students, residents and international students. Admission information for Australian students and residents is available online here. Admission information for international students can be found here. During the admission process adjustment factors may be applied to your Selection Rank. Please visit our website to see if you are eligible.
Minimum English language proficiency 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.
The IELTS requirement for admission to this program is 7.0 with no sub-test less than 7.0. Please be aware that the current standard English language competency for registration as a practitioner in your discipline in most states of Australia is IELTS 7.0.
Credit transfer
If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, go to http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/credit-transfer/ and click on 'How to Apply for Credit'.
Specified credit may be granted for courses if they can be demonstrated to be directly equivalent in terms of content and depth of study to the corresponding courses in the Bachelor of Psychological Science program, otherwise students may apply for unspecified credit in place of electives. All courses being assessed for credit must have been completed within the previous 10 years prior to admission. Credit will be granted by the Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Science in accordance with the policies approved by Academic Senate.
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 degree requires students to pass courses totalling 240 units comprising of:
- CORE COURSES (170 units)
- SCIENCE DIRECTED- 10 units chosen from list of 1000 level Science courses
- PSYCHOLOGY - 10 units of 3000 level Psychology selected from: PSYC3300, PSYC3400 or PSYC3500 (Please note not all of the above courses are available each year.)
- ELECTIVES (50 units) - electives can be chosen from any non-restricted courses offered by the University.
Program plans
Download a program plan for further details on what you will study. Please refer to the program plan for the year that you commenced or transitioned into this program.
- 2018 Semester 1 Program Plan 1017.7 KB
- 2018 Semester 2 Program Plan 903.4 KB
- 2019 Semester 1 Program Plan 897.3 KB
- 2019 Semester 2 Program Plan 854.0 KB
Program structure
Students are advised to read their program handbook information in conjunction with the program plans for course sequence/enrolment advice. Please refer to the Program Plan for the year that you commenced, or transitioned into, this program - Program Plans are available above.
Advanced course filters
Courses that are currently unavailable are hidden by default. You can show them by adjusting the advanced course filters above, or clicking the 'show all' links below each section.
Core Courses
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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| PSYC1000 | Introductory Research Methods in Psychology |
| 10 units |
| PSYC1010 | Psychology Introduction 1 |
| 10 units |
| PSYC1020 | Psychology Introduction 2 |
| 10 units |
| PSYC1200 | Pre-Professional Psychology 1 |
| 10 units |
| STAT1070 | Statistics for the Sciences |
| 10 units |
| PSYC2200 | Pre-Professional Psychology II |
| 10 units |
| PSYC2300 | Cognitive Psychology |
| 10 units |
| PSYC2400 | Biological Psychology |
| 10 units |
| PSYC2500 | Introduction to Abnormal Behaviour |
| 10 units |
| PSYC2600 | Personality and Social Psychology |
| 10 units |
| STAT2000 | Applied Statistics and Research Methods |
| 10 units |
| PSYC3000 | Advanced Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology |
| 10 units |
| PSYC3001 | Advanced Psychological Measurement |
| 10 units |
| PSYC3200 | Foundations of Applied Neuropsychology |
| 10 units |
| PSYC3301 | Advanced Perception and Learning in Psychology |
| 10 units |
| PSYC3600 | Advanced Social and Organisational Psychology |
| 10 units |
| PSYC3700 | Advanced Developmental Psychology and Developmental Psychopathology |
| 10 units |
Science Directed Courses
Choose 10 unit from the following: | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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| BIOL1001 | Molecules, Cells and Organisms |
| 10 units |
| BIOL1002 | Organisms to Ecosystems |
| 10 units |
| BIOL1003 | Professional Skills for Biological Sciences 1 |
| 10 units |
| BIOL1040 | Introduction to Biology I | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| CHEM1010 | Introductory Chemistry I |
| 10 units |
| CHEM1020 | Introductory Chemistry II |
| 10 units |
| CHEM1110 | Chemistry for the Life Sciences I |
| 10 units |
| CHEM1120 | Chemistry for the Life Sciences II |
| 10 units |
| ENVS1000 | Environmental Sustainability Explained |
| 10 units |
| ENVS1001 | Environmental Science Concepts & Methods |
| 10 units |
| ENVS1003 | Environmental Values and Ethics |
| 10 units |
| ENVS1004 | Social Development & the Environment |
| 10 units |
| EXSS1010 | Foundations of Exercise and Sport Science |
| 10 units |
| FSHN1030 | Introduction to the Nutritional, Physical and Psychological Aspects of Wellness |
| 10 units |
| GEOG1020 | Introduction to Human Geography |
| 10 units |
| GEOG1030 | Global Poverty and Development |
| 10 units |
| GEOS1040 | Earth's Dynamic Systems |
| 10 units |
| GEOS1050 | Earth Processes and Products |
| 10 units |
| MARI1000 | Our Oceans |
| 10 units |
| MATH1001 | Preparatory Studies in Mathematics |
| 10 units |
| MATH1002 | Foundational Studies in Mathematics |
| 10 units |
| MATH1110 | Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 1 |
| 10 units |
| MATH1120 | Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 2 |
| 10 units |
| MATH1210 | Mathematical Discovery 1 |
| 10 units |
| MATH1510 | Discrete Mathematics |
| 10 units |
| PHYS1150 | Everyday Physics |
| 10 units |
| PHYS1200 | Introductory Physics for the Life Sciences |
| 10 units |
| PHYS1210 | Advanced Physics I |
| 10 units |
| SCIE1001 | Professional Scientific Thinking |
| 10 units |
| SCIE1002 | Multidisciplinary Laboratories |
| 10 units |
Psychology Directed Courses
Choose 10 units from the following: | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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| PSYC3300 | Advanced Cognitive Psychology | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| PSYC3400 | Advanced Biological Psychology | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| PSYC3500 | Advanced Health Psychology |
| 10 units |
| PSYC3800 | Advanced Special Topics in Psychology |
| 10 units |
Electives
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 |
Suggested electives
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. However, the Faculty suggests the following course options that may complement your program or major.
A full list of courses that are available to study as an elective can be found in the course handbook.
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| ABOR1110 | Introduction to Aboriginal Studies | 10 units |
| DESN1101 | Typography Fundamentals | 10 units |
| ENVS1003 | Environmental Values and E |