Bachelor of Arts - Psychology with the degree of Bachelor of Health
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Overview
Psychology is the science of the human mind. It looks at why people behave the way they do and what motivates behaviours and social trends.
Health, or the prevention of disease, is a social, political, cultural and economic issue in Australia and around the world.
In this double degree you will use scientific methods to study personal and social issues. You will be introduced to psychology and study cognitive processes, psychological assessment, development and learning. You will gain a multidisciplinary view of health and an integrated awareness of the determinants, distribution and consequences of health and ill health in contemporary societies.
Key features
- Opportunity to engage in a practical, workplace based learning experience in a health related field.
- Bachelor of Arts - Psychology is an accredited program that allows you to pursue further study in psychology or a higher research degree.
- Opportunity to undertake a health placement and put your skills into practice.
- Macquarie University's bonus point scheme, Academic Advantage is available with this degree.
Minimum course duration
4 years full-time
Location
North Ryde
UAC Code
300123
Suitable for
Suitable if you are interested in mental health, allied health, health advocacy and psychology.
HECS Course fee
AUD $5,530.00 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 | 96 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 60 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 30 |
| 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 double degree
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | ANTH106 | Drugs Across Cultures | 3 | ||
| Required | BIOL108 | Human Biology | 3 | ||
| Required | DEM127 | Demographic Fundamentals | 3 | ||
| Required | ENVG111 | Geographies of Global Change | 3 | ||
| 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 | ANTH202 | Illness and Healing | 3 | ||
| Required | ENVG219 | Geographical Perspectives on Population | 3 | ||
| Required | HLTH200 | Contemporary Health Issues | 3 | ||
| Required | SOC224 | Methods of Social Research | 3 | ||
| Required | PSY224 | Psychology, Health and Wellbeing | 3 | ||
| 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 | HLTH300 | C/P | Health Placement | 6 | |
| Required | PSY399 | C/P | Psychological Science: Putting Theory into Practice | 3 | |
| Required | 3cp from | ANTH units at 300 level | 3 | ||
| Required | ENVG350 | Geographies of Health | 3 | ||
| Required | SOC322 | Care and Human Services | 3 | ||
| Required | PSY337 | Psychopathology | 3 | ||
| Required | 3cp from | PSY units at 300 level | 3 | ||
| Required | one of | PSY336 | Personality | ||
| PSY339 | Applied Child Psychology | ||||
| PSY348 | Principles and Applications of Learning | ||||
| PSY352 | Appetite: The Psychology of Eating and Drinking | 3 | |||
| Required | either | HLTH310 | Health Promotion | ||
| or | HLTH350 | Legal, Ethical and Policy Directions in Health | 3 | ||
| Balance of credit points required (Electives) | 9 | ||||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this double degree | 96 | ||||
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.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Arts-Psychology is a degree with an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited sequence of study and allows you to proceed to further study in the profression of psychology or a higher research degree.
Career Opportunities
The program will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed in a variety of health-related occupations:
- Health advocacy
- Health policy and planning
- Health promotion
- Health research
- Community development and social planning
- Employment in psychology related areas
- Specialised areas of health such as multicultural and refugee health, environmental health and early childhood health
Employers
- Department of Community Services
- NSW Health
- Rehabilitation Centres
- Community-based organisations
- Consultancy and market research firms
- Government departments: local, state, and federal
- Health care service providers
- Health-related professional, employees and industry associations
- International aid, welfare, and development organisations
- Not-for-profit organisations
Average starting salary
$46,129 for a health services and support graduate (source: The Good Universities Guide, 2010).
$47, 747 for a psychology graduate (source: Australian Graduate Survey, 2010)
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