Swinburne University of Technology

Course Level

Bachelor Degree (Pass)

CRICOS

088389B

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Bachelor of Psychological Sciences

The Bachelor of Psychological Sciences provides specialised study in developmental psychology, cognition, social psychology, personality, design and measurement, psychological measurement and abnormal psychology. Students complete a variety of research projects and develop skills in project management, research design and report writing. The three-year undergraduate major in psychology is professionally accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. Build up your CV with real industry experience while you study through our Work Integrated Learning programs, which are a guaranteed part of all our bachelor degrees and can include placements, internships or industry-linked projects. In this degree, in the Psychology Project (PSY30003), you will have the opportunity to explore a student-led project with potential links into the industry. Graduates of this degree are eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Psychological Sciences (Honours).

Campus	Duration	Fees	ATAR
Hawthorn	Full-time - 3 years	$27,942	60
Swinburne Online	Online/Off-campus - 3 years	$27,942	N/A

Structure

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Psychological Sciences requires students to complete units of study to the value of 300 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Subjects

PSY10007 Brain and Behaviour
STA10003 Foundations of Statistics
PSY20007 Developmental Psychology
STA20006 Analysis of Variance and Regression
PSY20006 Cognition and Human Performance
PSY20016 Social Psychology

Entry requirements

One of the following: Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification
Or completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including certificates IV (completed), diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees). Applicants without a formal qualification may be considered for entry if they have significant and relevant work experience and/or upon completion of the STAT test.

Recognition

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Study Pathways

Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides advanced standing to the second. Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.