167999 v.5 Bachelor of Psychology

BPsych(Curtin) OR BPsych(Hons)(Curtin)

Introduction
This four year program is designed to equip students to move directly into the workforce as provisionally registered psychologists. It is a general applied psychology program emphasising the application of knowledge to problems arising in professional practice. It provides a thorough understanding of the theoretical framework within which various approaches and techniques have been developed. Experimental design relevant to applied research is an important part of the course. High achieving students maybe selected to participate in an honours program in the fourth year of the course.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
None. One TEE mathematics subject desirable.

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

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

Duration and Availability
This course is four years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Intermediate Awards
A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Bachelor of Science (Psychology) may apply under exceptional circumstance provisions or as a consequence of appropriate academic counselling for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School. For further definition refer to the Statement and Awards section under the General Information section in the Curtin Courses Handbook.

Course Organisation
Whilst the principle focus of this course is on psychology, it also provides a broad appreciation of human behaviour and experience by including studies in social sciences as well as other disciplines. Students are required to pursue a subject other than psychology, as a minor study. High achieving students may be selected to participate in the Honours Stream in the fourth year of the course. Due to stringent registration requirements, students not attaining a credit average in third year subjects willbe strongly encouraged to exit with a three-year intermediate award, the Bachelor of Science (Psychology). Such students may apply for readmission into fourth year after some work experience and demonstration of ability to complete fourth year studies successfully.

Professional Recognition
Graduates of the four-year program are eligible to apply for associate membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and provisional registration. In Western Australia two years supervised psychological practice after fourth year or completionof 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. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Special Note
Students switching into this four year program are required to consult with the Course Coordinator to discuss appropriate unit selection and progression. Students should also consult the Course Coordinator for requisites and to determine the appropriate sequence of study when choosing electives.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

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 2.0 12.5

7713 v.7 Health Science Communication 180 2.0 12.5

SELECT 1 ELECTIVE 25.0

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

13020 v.2 Psychology 124 3.0 25.0

1917 v.6 Research Methods 112 1.75 12.5

7296 v.4 Physiological Psychology 110 3.0 25.0

9852 v.8 Psychology 116 - Professional Practice 1.5 12.5

SELECT 1 ELECTIVE 25.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

2498 v.7 Research Methods 215 4.0 25.0

2499 v.5 Psychology 211 (Learning & Motivation) 3.0 25.0

2652 v.4 Psychology 214 (Perception) 3.0 25.0

SELECT 1 ELECTIVE 25.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

2701 v.4 Psychology 210 (Personality) 3.0 25.0

2702 v.4 Psychology 219 (Developmental) 3.0 25.0

8512 v.5 Research Methods 225 4.0 25.0

SELECT 1 ELECTIVE 25.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

11101 v.2 Psychology 327 (Abnormal Psychology) 3.0 25.0

9845 v.4 Psychology 323 (Cognition) 3.0 25.0

9846 v.4 Research Methods 321 4.0 25.0

9848 v.4 Psychology 322 (Social Psychology) 3.0 25.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

12963 v.2 Psychology 328 (Cross-Cultural) 3.0 25.0

9844 v.5 Psychology 321 (Abilities) 3.0 25.0

9849 v.4 Research Methods 322 4.0 25.0

9850 v.5 Psychology 324 3.0 25.0

100.0

Year 4

306066 v.1 Psychology Fourth Year Stream 200.0

OR

306067 v.1 Honours Psychology Stream 200.0

200.0

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.