300103 v.2 Bachelor of Science (Psychology) Honours

BSc(Hons)(Curtin)

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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	Period	Internal	External
2003	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y	Y
2003	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y	Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations that students are eligible to be offe red and admitted to this course for the first time only.