Bachelor of Psychological Science (Graduate Entry)
Charles Darwin University (CDU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00300K
Do you dream of working as a psychologist? The Bachelor of Psychology (Graduate Entry) is a foundation course, introducing you to the concepts, practices and science of psychology.You will develop your skills and knowledge in human behaviour which includes the fundamental premise of psychology as an empirically based science, social-cultural perspectives, and research methods.This course acts as a pathway into the Bachelor of Psychological Science Honours program, which prepares you for specialist training and registration.
Structure
Students will be provided with knowledge from core areas of psychology such as human development, social-cultural perspectives, and research methods, whilst having the opportunity to explore areas of interest from a selection of units specifically designed for this course.Students commencing in Semester 2 should note that the course will take 18 months to complete.A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 80 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.Unit typeCredit PointsSpecific requirementsCore Units(6 units)60cpCompulsory Core units totalling 60 credit points as detailed below.PSY247 Research Design and AnalysisPSY347 Advanced Research Design and AnalysisPSY355 Applied PsychologyPSY305 Theories of PersonalityPSY340 Introduction to Behavioural TherapiesPSY353 Abnormal Psychology Specialist Electives (2 units)20cpSpecialist Elective units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below.PSY202 Developmental PsychologyPSY208 Biological Bases of BehaviourPSY209 Social Cultural PsychologyPSY245 Cognition and Language 80cpTotal Credit Points
Subjects
- Society and Welfare Studies
Standard entry requirements
- Successful completion of:a recognised bachelor degree or equivalent international qualification
- Andsuccessful completion of APAC accredited first year psychology units equivalent to PSY140 Introduction to Psychology A and PSY141 Introduction to Psychology B. It is recommended that unit outlines of these completed units be submitted with your application if undertaken at an institution other than CDU.Students who have completed an APAC accredited degree are not eligible for entry.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Casuarina | International: $28,224 | No |
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| CDU Online | International: $28,224 | No |
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