Undergraduate Study Guide 2012 Southern Cross University

PSYCHOLOGYwww.scu.edu.au/psychologyBachelor of Psychological ScienceThe Bachelor of Psychological Science strikes abalance between research, theory and application toprovide relevant skills which are highly sought after byemployers in the public and private sectors. RelevantIndigenous material is integrated into the curriculum toensure graduates have a strong capacity for action ina regional and rural context.This degree provides the first three years (full-time orpart-time equivalent) of study and training required toprepare graduates for employment as psychologistsin professional practice and in research careers. Thecourse focuses on providing a thorough knowledgeof the theoretical basis of psychological scienceand prepares students to conduct an independentresearch project.Completion of the Bachelor of PsychologicalScience degree plus completion of the Bachelorof Psychological Science with Honours or thePost Graduate Diploma of Psychology, meets therequirements for conditional registration.The course aims to equip graduates with stronganalytical skills regarding human, organisational andcommunity-wide problems; competency in the designof research and interpretation of research findings; anda comprehensive understanding of statistical methods.Your careerGraduates of this course are highly suitablefor employment within various governmentdepartments, particularly those connected withhealth, social and disability services, youth service,corrective services, the armed services, researchagencies such as the CSIRO, and education. Privateindustry is also a large employer of psychologistsin management, human resources and specialisedconsultancy services.SummaryLocation Coffs HarbourDuration 3 years full-time, 6 years part-timeUAC code 335152QTAC code 055351Total units 242011 ATAR 732011 OP 12undergraduate degrees 2012 www.scu.edu.au38