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300103 v.2 Bachelor of Science (Psychology) Honours


BSc(Hons)(Curtin)

Introduction


This course provides a strong research grounding for those entering either the professional or academic teaching and research fields of psychology. A major component of the course involves the planning, conduct and presentation of an honours dissertation.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites


An accredited three year psychology degree. Refer to Admission into Honours Degree Programs and Regulations for Honours Degrees (General Information section).

Duration and Availability


This course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Professional Recognition


The honours program meets the requirement of a four year degree in psychology.

Additional Course Expenses


Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

13017 v.3   Psychology Honours Dissertation 491 5.0 50.0
301661 v.2   Psychology 421 - Applied Psychology 3.0 25.0
302194 v.2   Psychology Honours Research Methods 441 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

13018 v.3   Psychology Honours Dissertation 492 8.0 50.0
301662 v.2   Psychology 423 - Psychological Assessment 3.0 25.0
4687 v.5   Psychology Contemporary Issues 442 3.0 25.0
  100.0
 

Availability

Year Location All* Internal External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y    

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.



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