The degree of BSc(Psych) offers concentrated study in Psychology for students who want a thorough exploration of the discipline and the opportunity for specialisation in their third year. It includes courses in the major substantive areas of Psychology, together with comprehensive training in the research design and data analysis techniques used in psychological science.

The degree program follows a planned three-year sequence. In the first year (Group A) course, students are introduced to the core topics of cognition, personality, social psychology, developmental psychology, biological bases of behaviour, and research methodology. Five of these areas are then developed within the five Group B psychology courses, leading in to more specialised Group C courses from which students select according to their interests. Third year BSc(Psych) students must include the advanced (Group C) methodology course in their program as well as the personality and assessment course. The School's undergraduate adviser is available to advise on third year options, as well as on curriculum choices for the 66 units of non-psychology courses the degree allows.

The BSc(Psych) is an ideal preparation for fourth year (Honours or Graduate Diploma) and for further graduate study in psychology. It offers a firm scientific grounding in the discipline, which is the essential basis for both professional training (eg Graduate Diploma; Masters or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology) and advanced research work (MPhil; PhD).  

BSc (Psychology) requires completion of at least 144 units including:

No fewer than 96 units of Group A, B and C courses:

• At least 24 units of Group A courses including PSYC1003 and PSYC1004
• All of PSYC2001, PSYC2002, PSYC2007, PSYC2008 and PSYC2009
• At least 36 units of Group C Psychology courses including PSYC3018
• Either PSYC2004 (Group B) or PSYC3026 (Group C) must be included in the above

No more than 48 units at first year level.

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