- Study behaviour, behavioural change and mental processes
- Elective courses allow you to link psychology studies with other disciplines
- Accredited with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)
Award abbreviation: BSocSc(Psych)
QTAC code: 011261
OP/Rank for 2012 entry: OP-15 / Rank-69
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English
Fee type 2012: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: AR374
CRICOS code: 063008D. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Combine psychology and social science to work in careers where an understanding of psychology and human behaviour is an advantage, or choose to complete further study to become a registered psychologist.
In this program you obtain a broad understanding of core topics in psychology. Courses introduce you to the professional practice of psychology, and include areas such as cognitive, social, perceptual, physiological, intercultural, Indigenous, and abnormal psychologies. Studies also cover human development, motivation and emotion, personality and assessment, and human associative learning. Electives enable you to link to other areas such as counselling, human services, health promotion, and sports psychology. A fourth year honours program is available (subject to GPA).
Career opportunities
Health and education services, community work, training and development, human resource management, exercise science, research.
Accreditation
The Australian Psychology Accreditation Council has accredited the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) as a three-year undergraduate sequence in psychology. Following successful completion of an accredited honours year plus either further accredited postgraduate study or supervision following the guidelines of the Psychologists Registration Board in their state or territory, graduates may be eligible for registration as a psychologist in that state or territory.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Arts and Business for program advice
Program Leader
Professor Mary Katsikitis
Tel: +61 7 5456 5034
Email: mkatsiki@usc.edu.au
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete 2 core courses, 16 required courses and 6 electives.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, refer to the Study Plan.
Core courses
Select 2 core courses from:
COR109 Alternative Schooling Pedagogies
COR110 Contexts of Disability and Differences
COR111 Communication and Thought
Introductory courses
2 required courses:
PSY100 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
PSY101 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Advanced courses
14 required courses:
PSY200 Becoming a Teacher
PSY201 Learning about Learning
PSY202 Language and Literacies in Education
PSY203 Dimensions of Learner Engagement
PSY204 Professional Learning: Professional Practice
PSY205
PSY300
PSY301
PSY302
PSY303
PSY304
PSY305
PSY306
PSY307
Elective courses
Select 6 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
TOTAL UNITS 288
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) Study Plan is for students commencing in the current semester.
Year 1
- Two (2) core courses:
One core course should be studied in your first semester and one in your second semester - Two (2) required introductory level courses
- Four (4) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Core courses (2)
Select 2 core courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Language and Literacies in Education | |||
| COR110 Dimensions of Learner Engagement | |||
| COR111 Professional Learning: Professional Practice |
Required courses (2)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSY100 Curriculum A Middle Years 4-10: Pedagogies for New Times | |||
| PSY101 Curriculum B Middle Years 4-10: Assessment for Learning |
Elective courses (4)
Select 4 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 2
- Six (6) required advanced level courses
- Two (2) elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Required courses (6)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSY200 Vocational Education and Training: Philosophy and Practice | |||
| PSY201 Professional Learning: Learning Engagement | |||
| PSY202 Senior Phase Curriculum | |||
| PSY203 Introduction to Indigenous Australia | |||
| PSY204 Professional Learning: Inclusivity and Diversity | |||
| PSY205 Professional Learning: Professional Engagement |
Elective courses (2)
Select 2 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 3
- Eight (8) required advanced level courses
Required courses (8)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSY300 E-Learning Leader | |||
| PSY301 Learning for Sustainability in Schools | |||
| PSY302 Internship | |||
| PSY303 Human Development and Early Learning | |||
| PSY304 Learning Choices | |||
| PSY305 Vocational Education and Training: Learning Engagement | |||
| PSY306 Teaching Reading and Writing | |||
| PSY307 Teaching Mathematics |
TOTAL UNITS 288