Course Structure - BA (Psychology) / BPsych / Honours
A Foundation Unit - 3 pts
For further information, refer to the Foundation Units section in the Handbook.
Core - 9points
PSY141 - Introduction to Psychological Science (Murdoch S1 S2; Rockingham S1)
PSY171 - Introduction to Applications of Psychology (Murdoch S1 S2; Rockingham S2)
PSY173 - Introduction to Psychological Research Methods (Murdoch S1, S2)
Recommended Elective
- 3 points
PSY172 - Introduction to Psychological Health and Wellbeing (Murdoch S2)
Students completing the BPsych course must complete 28 points of required Part II (years 2 & 3) units AND at least one of the psychology minors described below.
Psychology students are strongly encouraged to complete more than one minor.
Students completing a double-major do not need to complete a psychology minor, but will need to complete a total of 52 points at Part II (28 for Psychology, 24 for the other major).
Core - 28 points
PSY213 - Psychology: Abnormal Behaviour (Murdoch S1)
PSY351 - Psychology: Biological Bases of Behaviour (Murdoch S1)
PSY247 - Psychology: Human Development (Murdoch S1)
PSY353 - Psychology: Cognitive Processes (Murdoch S2)
PSY248 - Psychology: Social Bases of Behaviour (Murdoch S2)
PSY212 - Psychology: Measurement, Design, and Analysis (Murdoch S2)
PLUS AT LEAST ONE OF
PSY311- Psychology: Advanced Quantitative Research Methods (Murdoch S1)
PSY315 - Psychology: Advanced Qualitative Research Methods (Murdoch S2)
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Specified Electives - 8pts
Select at least 8 points to complete at least one of the following minors.
Developmental
PSY249 - Psychology: The Developing Mind
PSY356 - Psychology: Family Relations and Social Development
Health Psychology
PSY215 - Psychology: Drugs and Dependency
PSY358 - Psychology: Sensory Abilities & Disabilities
Organisational Psychology
PSY217 - Psychology: Work and Organisations
PSY357 - Psychology: Safety, Errors and Accidents
Social Psychology
PSY218 - Psychology: Self & Society
PSY246 -
Psychology: Culture & Community
Optional Specified Elective
PSY252 Special Topics in Psychology (NA in 2007)
General Electives - up to 12 points
Select from any 200-400-level units offered by the University, subject to individual unit prerequisites. Students are advisded to consider using these points to meet the requirements of a second major or minor. Pleas refer to the recommended Double Majors and Minors listed in teh description of this course
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Fourth year - BPsych only |
Core - 12 points
PSY441 - BPsych Project (Murdoch, H, Y)
PSY412 - BPsych Seminar (Murdoch S1)
Specified Electives - 12pts
Select from the following:
PSY431 - Psychology: Principles of Psychological Assessment (Murdoch S1)
PSY433 - Psychology: Program Evaluation Methods (Murdoch S1)
PSY434 - Psychology: Industrial & Organisational Issues (Murdoch S2)
PSY436 - Psychology: Principles and Processes of Interventions (Murdoch S2)
Core
PSY4039 - Honours thesis (Murdoch S1 S2 Y)
PSY411 - Honours Seminar (Murdoch S1)
Elective
- Any two of the following:
PSY432 - Psychology: Conceptual Issues in Psychology (Murdoch S1)
PSY434 - Psychology: Industrial & Organisational Issues (Murdoch S1)
PSY433 - Psychology: Program Evaluation Methods (Murdoch S1)
PSY431 - Psychology: Principles of Psychological Assessment (Murdoch S2)
PSY436 - Psychology: Principles and Processes of Interventions (Murdoch S2)
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