Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)

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Overview

The Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) is a three year Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited degree. The course aims are based on the Standards provided by APAC and the relevant CSU Graduate Learning Outcomes (Indigenous cultural competence; sustainability, ethics, global citizenship; practice based education, digital literacies and academic literacy, learning and numeracy). In general, the course aims to provide graduates with an understanding of the basis of human behaviour. These aims include providing students with a number of analytic and service directed skills that will have relevance to a broad range of employment areas in human services including research. Specifically, the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) aims to provide students with an education in the discipline of psychology and an introduction to the application of psychology as well as to develop a sound understanding of the research process in psychology. It also aims to graduate students who are critical thinkers and who have a strong ethical ethos.

Admission and Credit

Minimum ATAR required65

Admission

Entry Requirement

A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent) with Minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors).
OR

Successful completion of two university level subjects in any discipline area.
OR

A completed Vocational Education and Training (VET) Certificate IV or higher, studied at a TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO), or equivalent.
OR

A completed Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC) or bridging program studied at a TAFE, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or University, or equivalent.
OR

Partial completion of a Vocational Education and Training (VET) Diploma, of at least 50% from a TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO), or equivalent.

Language requirements

Standard

Structure

Essential set112 Credit Points

Core

Students complete all subjects undertaking the course

PSY101

8 CPs

Foundations of Psychology 1

PSY102

8 CPs

Foundations of Psychology 2

PSY114

8 CPs

First Nations Australians and Psychology: An Introduction

PSY115

8 CPs

An Introduction to Research, Ethics and Reasoning

PSY201

8 CPs

Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology

PSY204

8 CPs

Psychological Testing

Developmental and Social Psychology

PSY301

8 CPs

Advanced Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology

Psychology of Personality

PSY309

8 CPs

Qualitative Research Methods

PSY310

8 CPs

Learning and Cognition

SOC101

8 CPs

Understanding the Social World

ELECTIVE SET

Students must take a minor of six subjects, at least one of which must be at Level 300, in one of the discipline areas listed below.

All minor sequences are available by online education and some are also available internally at some campuses.

Minor48 Credit Points

Biology

English

History and Politics

Human Resource Management

Information Technology

Justice Studies

Law

Management

Marketing

Mathematics and Statistics

Philosophy

Social Welfare

Sociology

Note: Students who choose sociology as a minor complete five sociology subjects (one of which must be a Level 3 subject) in addition to the compulsory sociology subject (SOC101); they will need to choose five electives to bring the total number of subjects up to 24.

Details of the subjects included in each of these minors may be obtained from ask@csu.edu.au. On-campus students may have to complete some or all subjects in their chosen minor by online education. Students may take any six subjects from one of the areas listed provided they meet the prerequisites/assumed knowledge requirements and include at least one Level 3 subject. A minor in another discipline may be taken with the approval of the Course Director: email ask@csu.edu.au

Elective

The four electives (five if the minor is in Sociology) can be chosen from any of the discipline areas listed above or from the following psychology electives:

Psychology of Addiction

PSY219

8 CPs

Psychology International Experience

PSY313

8 CPs

Psychology and the Legal System

PSY316

8 CPs

Psychology of Stress and Trauma

PSY320

8 CPs

Balgargal: Indigenous Cultural Immersion Experience

Enrolment pattern

On campusYear 1Session 1PSY101 Foundations of Psychology 1PSY115 An Introduction to Research, Ethics and ReasoningSOC101 Understanding the Social WorldMinor or Elective Session 2PSY102 Foundations of Psychology 2PSY114 Indigenous Australians and Psychology: An Introduction#Minor or ElectiveMinor or Elective Year 2Session 1PSY201 Research Methods and Statistics in PsychologyPSY221 Developmental and Social PsychologyMinor … For more content click the Read More button below. Session 2PSY204 Psychological TestingPSY208 BiopsychologyMinor or ElectiveMinor or Elective Year 3Session 1PSY301 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics in PsychologyPSY305 Psychology of PersonalityMinor or ElectiveMinor or Elective Session 2PSY304 PsychopathologyPSY309 Qualitative Research MethodsPSY310 Learning and CognitionMinor or Elective OnlineYear 1Session 1PSY101 Foundations of Psychology 1PSY115 An Introduction to Research, Ethics and Reasoning Session 2PSY102 Foundations of Psychology 2SOC101 Understanding the Social World Year 2Session 1PSY201 Research Methods and Statistics in PsychologyMinor or ElectiveSession 2PSY114 Indigenous Australians and Psychology: An IntroductionMinor or Elective Year 3Session 1PSY221 Developmental and Social PsychologyMinor or ElectiveSession 2PSY204 Psychological TestingMinor or Elective Year 4Session 1Minor or ElectiveMinor or Elective Session 2PSY208 BiopsychologyMinor or Elective Year 5Session 1PSY301 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics in PsychologyMinor or ElectiveSession 2PSY309 Qualitative Research MethodsPSY304 Psychopathology Year 6Session 1PSY305 Psychology of PersonalityMinor or ElectiveSession 2PSY310 Learning and CognitionMinor or Elective

On campus
Year 1
Session 1
PSY101 Foundations of Psychology 1
PSY115 An Introduction to Research, Ethics and Reasoning
SOC101 Understanding the Social World
Minor or Elective

Session 2
PSY102 Foundations of Psychology 2
PSY114 Indigenous Australians and Psychology: An Introduction#
Minor or Elective
Minor or Elective

Year 2
Session 1
PSY201 Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology
PSY221 Developmental and Social Psychology
Minor or Elective
Minor or Elective

Session 2
PSY204 Psychological Testing
PSY208 Biopsychology
Minor or Elective
Minor or Elective

Year 3
Session 1
PSY301 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology
PSY305 Psychology of Personality
Minor or Elective
Minor or Elective

Session 2
PSY304 Psychopathology
PSY309 Qualitative Research Methods
PSY310 Learning and Cognition
Minor or Elective

Online
Year 1
Session 1
PSY101 Foundations of Psychology 1
PSY115 An Introduction to Research, Ethics and Reasoning

Session 2
PSY102 Foundations of Psychology 2
SOC101 Understanding the Social World

Year 2
Session 1
PSY201 Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology
Minor or Elective

Session 2
PSY114 Indigenous Australians and Psychology: An Introduction
Minor or Elective

Year 3
Session 1
PSY221 Developmental and Social Psychology
Minor or Elective

Session 2
PSY204 Psychological Testing
Minor or Elective

Year 4
Session 1
Minor or Elective
Minor or Elective

Session 2
PSY208 Biopsychology
Minor or Elective

Year 5
Session 1
PSY301 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology
Minor or Elective

Session 2
PSY309 Qualitative Research Methods
PSY304 Psychopathology

Year 6
Session 1
PSY305 Psychology of Personality
Minor or Elective

Session 2
PSY310 Learning and Cognition
Minor or Elective

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:

understand and apply the core topics of psychology with depth of understanding of underlying principles, theories and concepts in the discipline, using a scientific approach, including: the history and philosophy underpinning the science of psychology and the social, cultural, historical and professional influences on the practice of psychology, individual differences in capacity, behaviour and personality, psychological health and well-being, psychological disorders and evidence-based interventions, learning and memory, cognition, language and perception, motivation and emotion, neuroscience and the biological bases of behaviour lifespan developmental psychology, social psychology, culturally appropriate psychological assessment and measurement, research methods and statistics

critically evaluate theory and research in psychology and communicate this information in appropriate written and oral format

demonstrate an understanding of appropriate values and ethics in psychology

apply the knowledge and skills of psychology in a manner that is reflexive, culturally appropriate and sensitive to the diversity of individuals, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

demonstrate a capacity for independent learning to sustain personal and professional development in the changing world of the science and practice of psychology

demonstrate the ability to communicate and work effectively as part of a team

Related courses

Future Study Opportunities

Professional accreditation

Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)

Notes :https://study.csu.edu.au/courses/professional-accreditation