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	Period	Internal	External
2003	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y	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.

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300103 v.2 Bachelor of Science (Psychology) Honours

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