Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
Degree Structure
The Pass Degree
Students intending to specialise in psychology are advised to combine this with studies in related fields. These might include zoology, biochemistry, neuroscience, sociology, anthropology, political science, philosophy, linguistics, mathematics, statistics or computer science.
Psychology students without the necessary prerequisites for the Chemistry courses are encouraged to complete the bridging chemistry offered by Chemistry.
Students with a specific interest in the evolution of human behaviour and comparisons between humans and other species can benefit from most offerings of the School of Anthropology and Archaeology.
All second-year courses in Psychology are open to students who have satisfactorily completed PSYC1003 and PSYC1004. Third-year courses have specific prerequisites appropriate to the particular course.
Detailed syllabi and lists of preliminary reading may be obtained from the Department of Psychology.
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) – typical full time enrolment pattern
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Year 1 48 units |
Psychology 1: Understanding Mind, Brain & Behaviour 6 units |
Psychology 2: Understanding People in Context 6 units |
Elective Course 6 units |
Elective Course 6 units |
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Science elective course 6 units |
Science elective course 6 units |
Elective Course 6 units |
Elective Course 6 units |
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Year 2 48 units |
Developmental Psychology 6 units |
Biological Basis of Behaviour 6 units |
Social Psychology 6 units |
Elective Course 6 units |
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Quantitative Methods in Psychology 6 units |
Science elective course 6 units |
Visual Perception & Cognition 6 units |
Elective Course 6 units |
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Year 3 48 units |
Personality & the Assessment of Individual Differences 6 units |
3000 level PSYC course 6 units |
Advanced Research Methods 6 units |
Elective Course 6 units |
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Abnormal Psychology across the Lifespan 6 units |
3000 level PSYC course 6 units |
3000 level PSYC course 6 units |
Elective Course 6 units |
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The Degree with Honours
Information on honours for Bachelor of Science (Psychology).
The information published on the Study at ANU 2012 website applies to the 2012 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2011 website.
