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Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) / Bachelor of Human Sciences
Macquarie University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00002J
This program will prepare students for a career in psychology, law or academia. They will study cognitive processes, development and learning as well as areas of human sciences. It involves five years of accredited undergraduate study, followed by an honours year in which students complete a research thesis and advanced coursework units in psychology. This degree will give students skills in the areas of community services and health care such as counselling, community-based care, disability services, health policy and education. Furthermore it will help students understand why people behave the way they do and what motivates behaviours and social trends.
Structure
- 120 credit points
- minimum 60 credit points at 200 level or above
- minimum 30 credit points at 300 level or above
- completion of qualifying major for Bachelor of Human Sciences.
Subjects
- Cognitive and brain sciences
- Communication disorders
- Community services
- Counselling theory and principles
- Human movement
- Language and professional communication
- Psychology
- Public health: Policy and promotion
Standard entry requirements
- Year 12 or equivalent
- Recommended: Mathematics. Entry to fourth year will require an SNG (Standard Numerical Grade) of 70 over all Psychology units and an average SNG of 75 over all 300 level Psychology units
- And a minimum of 72 credit points. Applicants for the fourth year who do not meet these requirements may also be considered on an individual basis.
Further information
Majors offered include Community Services with a focus on health, social policy, psychology and human services, or Human Movement which will prepare students for postgraduate study in physiotherapy and audiology. Entry to fourth year will require an SNG (Standard Numerical Grade) of 70 over all Psychology units and an average SNG of 75 over all 300 level Psychology units; and a minimum of 72 credit points. Applicants for the fourth year who do not meet these requirements may also be considered on an individual basis
