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Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) (Honours)

Deakin University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00113B

Gain insight into why people think, feel and behave the way they do. After a solid foundation in the elements of human behaviour, your Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) (Honours) year allows you to pursue a career as a psychologist and prepare yourself for postgraduate study. Do you want to further your knowledge of human behaviour and begin a rewarding psychology career? During your honours year you will get the chance to build on your undergraduate degree and learn an extended range of psychological assessment methods, as well as gain an understanding of the process of formulating psychological opinion in casework.You will learn a range of psychological assessment methods and gain a comprehensive understanding of the process of formulating psychological opinion in casework. The research and analytical skills you develop will strengthen the quality of your research projects and become indispensable tools in your future career.

Structure

  • To complete the Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) (Honours) students must attain 8 credit points. Psychology Honours consists of two components: coursework and a thesis. The coursework component (consisting of classes and seminars) contributes 50% to the final grade of Honours awarded. Part time students must complete the coursework component in the first year of their course. As required by the accreditation guidelines of the Australian Psychological Society, the coursework covers: research methods
  • issues in psychological assessment
  • and client-centred skills in practice

Subjects

  • Academic Integrity
  • Psychological Assessment
  • Research Methods in Psychology C
  • Research Project A
  • Client-Centred Skills in Practice
  • Research Methods in Psychology D
  • Research Project B

Standard entry requirements

"Current or recent Year 12If you are currently studying Year 12 in 2020 or completed Year 12 in 2018 or 2019 and have not attempted higher education or VET study since, your selection is based on the following:Prerequisite subjectsUnits 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English EAL (English as an additional language) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.ATARThis course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Higher education experienceIf you have undertaken at least one unit of higher education after secondary schooling, your selection is based on the criteria below.*VET education experienceIf you have undertaken at least one unit of Vocational Education and Training (VET) study after secondary school, your selection is based on the criteria below.*Work and life experienceIf you finished Year 12 more than three years ago or did not finish Year 12, your selection is based on the criteria below.** Selection criteriaThis course uses your entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.Senior secondary prerequisite subjectsUnits 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English EAL (English as an additional language) or at least 20 in English other than EAL or equivalent, or Certificate IV: or higher, or concurrent Bachelor study.All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Please read about other ways of satisfying the English language proficiency requirement.Personal statementApplicants who wish their work and volunteer/other experience to be considered as part of their application for entry are required to submit a personal statement with details of their work and volunteer/other experience, motivation to study and any other factors relevant to their application for the course. Learn more about the personal statement.STAT Multiple ChoiceApplicants who wish to use a general aptitude test for consideration for entry must complete the STAT (Multiple Choice). Learn more about the STAT Multiple Choice test.Selection is competitive and meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee selection. Our Admission Criteria and Selection Policy outlines the principles of selection."

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