Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
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Overview
The study of psychology will help you understand how people think, act and feel. It looks at why people behave the way they do and what motivates behaviours and social trends.
With a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, you will use practical techniques to study personal and social issues. You will be introduced to psychology and then study cognitive processes, psychological assessment, development and learning.
Choosing psychology within an Arts degree allows you to take electives from other faculties to create a varied study program.
Key features
- Our BA in Psychology is an accredited program that prepares you to pursue further study in psychology or a higher research degree.
- Psychology is one of Macquarie's largest undergraduate programs.
- Freedom to customise your degree to suit your interests and the ability study science along with arts subjects.
- Provides you with transferable skills in collection, evaluation and critical analysis.
- Macquarie University's bonus point scheme, Academic Advantage is available with this psychology degree.
Minimum course duration
3 years full-time
Location
North Ryde
UAC Code
300127
Suitable for
Suitable if you are analytical and inquisitive and want to customise your degree by pursuing your psychology studies with electives from across the University.
HECS Course fee
AUD $5,690.00 p.a.
Student amenities fee
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Entry requirements
HSC Mathematics (recommended)
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points for the degree | 68 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 38 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 18 |
| Completion of a designated People unit | |
| Completion of a designated Planet unit | |
| Completion of a designated Participation unit | |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this degree
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | PSY104 | Introduction to Psychology I | 3 | ||
| Required | PSY105 | Introduction to Psychology II | 3 | ||
| Required | PSY122 | Design and Statistics I | 3 | ||
| 200 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | PSY234 | Social and Personality Psychology | 3 | ||
| Required | PSY235 | Developmental Psychology | 3 | ||
| Required | PSY236 | Biopsychology and Learning | 3 | ||
| Required | PSY245 | Principles of Psychological Assessment | 3 | ||
| Required | PSY246 | Cognitive Processes I | 3 | ||
| Required | PSY247 | Perception I | 3 | ||
| Required | PSY248 | Design and Statistics II | 3 | ||
| 300 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | PSY399 | C/P | Psychological Science: Putting Theory into Practice | 3 | |
| Required | 9cp from | PSY units at 300 level | 9 | ||
| Balance of credit points required (Electives) | 26 | ||||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this degree | 68 | ||||
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
- Units marked with a P are Participation units.
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
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Careers
Accreditation
This program is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and enables you to pursue further study in the profession of psychology or a higher research degree.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities are largely determined by the level of academic training with options available in:
- Business areas such as: human resources, training or marketing
- Educational institutions as a research assistant, report writer or academic
- Employment in psychology related areas (but not under the title of Psychologist)
- Family or community based organisations
- Government departments and agencies
- Health Services organisations
Employers
- Australian Institute of Criminology
- Centrelink
- Department of Community Services
- NSW Health
- Rehabilitation Centres
Average starting salary
$47, 747
(source: Australian Graduate Survey, 2010)
Profiles
Our Students
Mitchell Fox
"I wanted to go to a university that was highly regarded in the field I was interested in studying and from all reports Macquarie had the best professors, structure and learning environment. Also, the campus is easily accessible through public transport, with trains and buses getting me to and from uni swiftly and, relative to other unis, cheaply too."
Our Graduates
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"Tremendously valuable, intellectually, academically and socially. One lecturer alone gave me a key to viewing all intellectual endeavour which I have grasped and pursued for the subsequent 30+ years. Three others gave me valuable insights and personal encouragement.
Overall, it was the boost I needed."
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