Bachelor of Psychology
Course summary for current students
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G = Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
S = Geelong Waterfront Campus
W =Warrnambool Campus
X = Off campus
| Award granted | Bachelor of Psychology |
|---|---|
| Campus | Offered at Melbourne Burwood Campus, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus, Warrnambool Campus |
| Duration | 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| CRICOS course code | 055179G |
| Deakin course code | H345 |
Course sub-headings
Course overview
The Bachelor of Psychology is designed to enable students to complete a four year sequence in psychology that complies with requirements for probationary registration as a psychologist with the Psychologists Board of Australia (PBA) and also for associate membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).
It is comprised of the three-year undergraduate sequence in psychology and the fourth year Honours program in psychology which are currently offered separately. Students will normally complete the course in four years of full time study or within nine years part time. Due to the stringent requirements of entry to an Honours year and the requirements for registration, students who do not attain the progression standards will exit with a three-year award, the Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology).
The undergraduate major in psychology is currently available to students enrolled in a three year psychology sequence within the following degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Management, Bachelor of Science, the Bachelor of Health Sciences, the combined Bachelor of Nursing / Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) and the Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) degree, this last degree is offered only on the Burwood campus. The fourth year sequence (Honours in Psychology) is currently available to students at both the Waterfront and Burwood campuses.
Professional recognition
This course is Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited.
Fees and charges
Unit fees can be viewed within individual unit descriptions. You can search for a unit using the Unit Search.
Please be aware:
- Fees are calculated on a per unit basis
- Fees charged will depend on the individual units chosen
- Fees per unit/credit point may increase annually due to rises in the cost of course delivery and services
Course rules
The course comprises 32 1-credit point units including a minimum of 20 psychology units. At year one, two introductory units in psychology are taken (HPS111 Introduction to Psychology A and HPS121 Introduction to Psychology B). In addition students enrolled in the Bachelor of Psychology will take three foundation faculty units - HBS107 Understanding Health, HBS108 Health Information and Data and HBS110 Health Behaviour.At year two, students typically take five units at a more advanced level (HPS201 Research Methods in Psychology A is a core unit, a minimum of four other units are selected from those on offer), together with electives to achieve 8 credit points for the year.
Course structure
Level 1
Trimester 1
| HPS111 | Introduction to Psychology A (B, G, W, X) |
| HBS107 | Understanding Health (B, G, W, X) |
plus two elective units
Trimester 2
| HPS121 | Introduction to Psychology B (B, G, W, X) |
| HBS110 | Health Behaviour (B, S, W, X) |
| HBS108 | Health Information and Data (ONLINE) |
plus one elective unit
Level 2
Trimester 1
| HPS203 | Cognitive Psychology A (B, G, W, X) |
| HPS204 | Introduction to Social Psychology (B, G, W, X) |
plus two elective units
Trimester 2
| HPS201 | Research Methods in Psychology A (B, G, W, X) |
| HPS202 | Child and Adolescent Development (B, G, W, X) |
| HPS205 | Behavioural Neuroscience (B, G, X) |
plus one elective; the recommended elective is:
| HPS206 | Psychology in the Criminal Justice System (B, G, X) |
Unit HPS201 is a core unit
Level 2 elective units
Four second-level elective units must be taken from the currently available psychology units listed above. The additional elective units at this level may include other psychology units, or students may choose to take complementary studies in other disciplines.
At level 3, students take an advanced unit in Research Methods in Psychology (HPS301) and a unit in Psychological Testing and Measurement (HPS309) together with at least three other third level psychology units.
Level 3
Trimester 1
| HPS301 | Research Methods in Psychology B (B, G, W, X) |
plus three elective units
Trimester 2
| HPS309 | Psychological Testing and Measurement (ONLINE) |
plus three elective units
Level 3 elective units
A minimum of three third-level elective units must be chosen from the psychology units listed below. The additional elective units at this level may include other psychology units, or students may choose to take complementary studies in other disciplines.
Trimester 1
| HPS302 | Pathways Through Adulthood (B, G, W, X) |
| HPS307 | Personality (B, X) |
| HPS395 | Clinical Neuroscience (B, X) |
Trimester 2
| HPS303 | Cognitive Psychology B (B, G, X) |
| HPS304 | The Social Psychology of Relationships (B, G, X) |
| HPS308 | Psychopathology (B, G, W, X) |
| HPY310 | Coaching and Counselling Groups for Behaviour Change (B, G) |
Level 4
Trimester 1
| HPS425 | Honours in Psychology Part A (B, S) |
| HPS427 | Honours in Psychology Part C (B, S) |
Trimester 2
| HPS426 | Honours in Psychology Part B (B, S) |
| HPS428 | Honours in Psychology Part D (B, S) |
The four units HPS425, HPS426, HPS427, HPS428 comprise the honours sequence in psychology. All four parts must be successfully completed before a result will be obtained. 8 credit points will be achieved at the end of the sequence.
Total coursework weighting at fourth level is 50%. The research thesis at fourth level is completed across the entire level and accounts for 50% of the total weighting. Attendance and presentation at the annual School Honours Conference and attendance at the weekly School Research Colloquia are hurdle requirements.
