Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) (Honours)
University Of The Sunshine Coast
Program Overview
Understand and explain human behaviour. The Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)(Honours) is a one-year, APAC-accredited Honours degree that allows you to continue your studies in psychology.
In this program you will:
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Complete advanced coursework in statistics, theoretical issues, ethics and professional practice, and gain a comprehensive introduction to the legislation that governs the practice of psychology in Australia
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Complete a research project and dissertation on an issue or aspect of psychology that interests you
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Successful completion of the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) (Honours) enables you to pursue further pathways towards obtaining general registration as a psychologist, including applying for admission to a master's program
Sunshine Coast, Australia
12 Months
AU$ 26,400
IELTS: 6
Coursework component (4) 48 units
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PSY400 Research Methods and Analysis 4
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PSY401 Advanced Theoretical Issues in Psychology
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PSY402 Professional Practice of Psychology
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PSY403 Ethical and Professional Issues In Psychology
Dissertation component (2) 48 units
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PSY408A Research Dissertation A(0 units)
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PSY408B Research Dissertation B(48 units)
The entry requirements for admission to the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)(Honours) are:
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completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)-accredited qualifying psychology degree within the last 10 years. The qualifying degree may be: I. a three year undergraduate psychology degree (or first three years of an accredited four year degree); or II. a Graduate Diploma in psychology for applicants who completed an undergraduate degree in a different discipline; and
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a minimum Credit average in second and third year psychology courses / graduate diploma psychology courses. There is a limited number of honours places available. Selection will be based on applicants’ order of merit on second and third year psychology courses / graduate diploma psychology courses. Thus, a higher than minimum GPA may be required to be offered a place.
For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.
Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.
English Language Requirement
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IELTS (Academic) Overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each subtest
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TOEFL iBT Overall score of 76 with minimum score of 21 for writing
Annual tuition fee ($AUD)
A$26,400
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