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133510 v.2 Bachelor of Science (Psychology), Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations)


BSc(Curtin), BCom(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 033859J
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 5 Years

Introduction

This double degree is designed to provide a basis in and appreciation of the scientific discipline of psychology as well as the human resource management and industrial relations professions. It also provides a foundation for graduate studies in either professional application or research.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

None. TEE Applicable or Discrete Mathematics desirable.

Specific Requirements

Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening/Clearance Section of this publication. STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

The course is five years full-time or equivalent part-time study. External study is available on a limited basis. Summer semester unit availability may shorten the course duration.

Course Organisation

Students enrolled in the double degree program may elect to transfer to a single degree course in one of the two disciplines. In this event the relevant Head of School shall determine the amount of credit to be transferred to the single degree.

Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible to apply for membership of the Australian Human Resource Institute. A fourth year in psychology is necessary to apply for associate membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and for provisional registration as a psychologist. In Western Australia two years supervised psychological practice after fourth year, or completion of a two-year masters program is required for full registration as a psychologist. For full membership of the APS a masters degree is required.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

10848 v.2   Management 100 3.0 25.0
12961 v.2   Psychology 115 - Professional Practice 3.0 25.0
13019 v.2   Psychology 123 3.0 25.0
1916 v.6   Research Methods 111 1.5 12.5
7713 v.8   Health Science Communication 180 2.0 12.5
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

10830 v.4   Information Systems 100 3.0 25.0
11011 v.3   Legal Framework 100 3.0 25.0
12962 v.3   Physiological Psychology 118 3.0 12.5
13020 v.2   Psychology 124 3.0 25.0
1917 v.6   Research Methods 112 1.75 12.5
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

10987 v.5   Accounting 100 3.0 25.0
1234 v.4   Economics 100 3.0 25.0
2498 v.7   Research Methods 215 4.0 25.0
2499 v.5   Psychology 211 (Learning & Motivation) 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

11001 v.3   Economics (Macro) 101 3.0 25.0
2702 v.4   Psychology 219 (Developmental) 3.0 25.0
307183 v.1   Human Resource Management (Performance Management) 202 3.0 25.0
8512 v.5   Research Methods 225 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

10852 v.3   Organisational Behaviour 200 3.0 25.0
2652 v.4   Psychology 214 (Perception) 3.0 25.0
8800 v.5   Employee Relations 200 3.0 25.0
9846 v.4   Research Methods 321 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

10850 v.4   Marketing 100 3.0 25.0
2701 v.4   Psychology 210 (Personality) 3.0 25.0
4432 v.4   Industrial Relations (Australian) 201 3.0 25.0
9849 v.5   Research Methods 322 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 4 Semester 1

11101 v.2   Psychology 327 (Abnormal Psychology) 3.0 25.0
4435 v.4   Labour Markets 200 3.0 25.0
4438 v.4   Human Resource Management (Training and Development) 212 3.0 25.0
9848 v.4   Psychology 322 (Social Psychology) 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 4 Semester 2

11018 v.3   Organisational Strategy and Change 300 3.0 25.0
3743 v.4   Law (Industrial) 302 3.0 25.0
9844 v.5   Psychology 321 (Abilities) 3.0 25.0
9850 v.5   Psychology 324 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 5 Semester 1

3894 v.6   Human Resource Management (Information Systems) 304 3.0 25.0
4433 v.4   Management of Workplace Conflict 303 3.0 25.0
9845 v.4   Psychology 323 (Cognition) 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  100.0

Year 5 Semester 2

12963 v.2   Psychology 328 (Cross-Cultural) 3.0 25.0
9851 v.4   Psychology 326 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 2 OPTIONS   50.0
  100.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 5 Hrs/Wk Credits
3883 v.5 * Law (Industrial) 303 3.0 25.0
4434 v.4 ## Human Resource Management (International) 303 3.0 25.0
4437 v.5 ## Human Resource Management (Selecting and Promoting Staff) 211 3.0 25.0
4439 v.5 ## Human Resource Management (Compensation) 301 3.0 25.0
9797 v.6 * Industrial Relations (Asia-Pacific Perspectives) 302 3.0 25.0
9915 v.3 * Law (Advocacy) 380 3.0 25.0
13591 v.2 # Group Facilitation 302 3.0 25.0
13609 v.2 # Human Resource Development (Technologies of Adult Learning) 300 3.0 25.0
13610 v.2 # Human Resource Development (Project/Practicum) 308 3.0 25.0
 
# To complete Human Resource Development Stream, select options : 13591 Group Facilitation 302, 13609 HRD (Technologies of Adult Learning) 300 and 13610 HRD (Project/Practicum) 308.
## To complete Human Resource Management Stream, select options: 4437 Human Resource Management (Selecting and Promoting Staff) 211, 4439 HRM (Compensation) 301 and 4434 Human Resource Management (International) 303.
* To complete Industrial Relations Stream, select options: 9797 Industrial Relations (Asia-Pacific Perspectives) 302, 3883 Law (Industrial) 303 and 9915 Law (advocacy) 380.
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2005 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2005 Bentley Campus Semester 2   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.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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