- Combine studies in social science with professional training in psychology
- Elective courses allow you to link psychology studies with other disciplines
- Accredited by 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.
Professional recognition
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 [TabLink top Study Plan]Study Plan.
Core courses
Select 2 core courses from:
COR109 Health Law and Ethics
COR110 Nursing Internship
COR111 Acute Health Alteration
Introductory courses
2 required courses:
PSY100 Challenges to Mental Health
PSY101 Nursing Practicum 4
Advanced courses
14 required courses:
PSY200 Palliative, Rehabilitation and Continuing Care
PSY201 Caring for the Older Client
PSY202 Anatomy and Physiology
PSY203 Nursing, Assessment and Technology
PSY204 Human Pathophysiology
PSY205 Challenges to Mental Health
PSY300 Nursing Practicum 3
PSY301 Nursing Practicum 2
PSY302 Caring for Child, Youth and Family
PSY303 Health Law and Ethics
PSY304 Drug Therapy
PSY305 Health Alteration
PSY306 Nursing Internship
PSY307 Nursing Practicum 4
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 The World of Geography Education: Curriculum B | |||
| COR110 Responding to Diversity and Inclusion | |||
| COR111 Secondary Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum |
Required courses (2)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSY100 Secondary Assessment and Reporting | |||
| PSY101 Secondary Professional Learning 3: Diversity and Inclusion |
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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching | |||
| PSY201 The Psychology of Learning | |||
| PSY202 Using Data for Learning | |||
| PSY203 Secondary Professional Learning 4: The Professional Empowered and Engaged | |||
| PSY204 Research Methods in Arts and Social Science | |||
| PSY205 Anatomy and Physiology |
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 Nursing, Assessment and Technology | |||
| PSY301 Caring for Child, Youth and Family | |||
| PSY302 Transcultural Health Practices | |||
| PSY303 Human Pathophysiology | |||
| PSY304 Nursing Practicum 2 | |||
| PSY305 Drug Therapy | |||
| PSY306 Health Alteration | |||
| PSY307 Nursing Practicum 3 |
TOTAL UNITS 288