Bachelor of Science with a major in Psychological Science
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Overview
Science at Macquarie has a strong focus on peer-assisted learning and practical work, both in the field and in our high-quality laboratories. This hands-on approach will allow you to develop your scientific research skills, critical thinking and problem solving ability.
Learn from internationally recognised researchers and gain state-of-the-art scientific knowledge.
With a major in Psychological Science you will gain:
- a useful understanding of psychological principles
- training in psychology for careers that need an understanding of human behaviour.
This general degree offers the flexibility to study diverse areas, in addition to a minimum number of psychology subjects.
Degrees offering Psychological Science
Key features
- The Bachelor of Arts majoring in Psychological Science allows you to choose subjects from across the University. The Bachelor of Science majoring in Psychological Science requires some science subjects.
- The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science – Psychology are accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and count towards the first three years of professional psychology training.
- This major does not lead to registration as a psychologist or to professional postgraduate training in psychology
Minimum course duration
3 years full-time / equivalent part-time
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Students interested in Psychology, including those who not reach the ATAR cut-off for accredited psychology degrees.
HECS Course fee
AUD $5,648 p.a.
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
Entry to the major in Psychological Science with the above ATAR score is only possible after students have completed 12 credit points and achieved a grade point average of 2.5.
Students who have achieved the ATAR score for entry to either Bachelor of Arts - Psychology or Bachelor of Science - Psychology degrees but wish to major in Psychological Science as opposed to doing an accredited degree in psychology, may enrol in Psychological Science major from commencement of their study.
All students who achieve a grade point average of 2.5 on completion of 12 credit points may transfer internally to the accredited Bachelor of Arts - Psychology or Bachelor of Science - Psychology degrees.
Please be aware that a Bachelor of Arts (Psychological Science) and Bachelor of Science (Psychological Science) do not lead to registration as a psychologist or to professional postgraduate training in psychology. It is the degrees called the Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and the Bachelor of Science - Psychology that are accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and count towards the first three years of professional psychology training.
Note: All 200-level Psychology units require PSY122 as a prerequisite, in addition to PSY104 and PSY105, except for the following:
PSY248 only requires PSY122 as a prerequisite
PSY250 requires 24 credit points from any area as a prerequisite PSY238 requires only PSY104 and PSY105 or LING110 as prerequisite/s
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
| Degree 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 |
| Minimum number of credit points designated as Science | 42 |
| Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Science | |
| Completion of a designated People unit | |
| Completion of a designated Planet unit |
Major requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this major
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | PSY104 | Introduction to Psychology I | 3 | ||
| Required | PSY105 | Introduction to Psychology II | 3 | ||
| 200 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | 6cp from | PSY234 | Social and Personality Psychology | ||
| PSY235 | Developmental Psychology | ||||
| PSY236 | Biopsychology and Learning | ||||
| PSY245 | Principles of Psychological Assessment | ||||
| PSY246 | Cognitive Processes I | ||||
| PSY247 | Perception I | ||||
| PSY248 | Design and Statistics II | 6 | |||
| 300 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Capstone | PSY399 | C | Psychological Science: Putting Theory into Practice | 3 | |
| Required | 9cp from | PSY units at 300 level | 9 | ||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this major | 24 | ||||
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
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