Psychologists study people and their behaviour. Their professional training helps them to understand how people develop throughout their lives; behave in groups, organisations and communities; see, think, hear, feel, learn and remember; relate and interact with others; and cope with anxiety, ageing, death, divorce, disability, disaster, accidents and other life events.
The programme has been accredited by the Australian Psychology Society (APS)
Programme Objectives
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) awarded by the University of Southern Queensland is a fully accredited programme designed for candidates interested in the area of Psychology.
This programme aims to provide graduates with in-depth understanding of how we think, learn, and interact with others. Upon completion of this programme, graduates will be able to use it as a platform to launch into a wide variety of career opportunities.
On completion of this programme graduates will:
possess more than a basic competence in at least one chosen discipline
possess skill in drawing upon the growing content of knowledge in these disciplines
understand the principles underlying these disciplines
be capable of applying these principles to the solving of problems, particularly practical problems
be capable of working with people trained in other disciplines towards the solution of common problems
be motivated to sustain adaptive, independent learning
be aware of the social, moral and legal responsibilities of professional scientists
be skilled in the communication of ideas and concepts.
Advancement Pathway
University of Southern Queensland (Aust)
Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
International Advanced Diploma in Psychology
Awarded by Informatics Academy and validated by NCC Education (UK)
Bridging programme
International Diploma in Psychology
Awarded by Informatics Academy and validated by NCC Education (UK)
Recognised Diploma* from Polytechnics / Private Institutes
*Subject to University Approval
Course Modules
Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
PSY2010
Social Processes of Behavior
PSY2030
Developmental Psychology
PSY2040
Human Information Processing
PSY3010
Assessment of Behaviour
PSY3050
Counselling Psychology
PSY3030
Abnormal Behaviour
PSY2100
Research Methods in Psychology A
PSY2110
Research Methods in Psychology B
Bridging Programme
H1001
Essentials of Psychology
H1003
Cultural Psychology
H2003
Health and Clinical Psychology
H2004
Psychopathology and Personality
H2005
Principles of Psychotherapy and Counselling
H2006
Psychology and Health Care Services
W1002
Principles of Quantitative Methods
H2007
Ethics in Psychology
Admission Requirements
International Advanced Diploma in Psychology
Polytechnic diploma students and the holders of equivalent diplomas from other institutions can qualify for entry to the final phase of the programme on completion of a 8 module bridging programme.
Exemptions
Exemption applications will be processed on a case by case basis due to the specialized nature of this qualification.
Programme Structure and Duration
Intake:
March / July / November
Duration:
Part Time/ Distance Learning : Minimum of 16 months
Programme Delivery:
Supported with local seminars and faculty seminars*.
Exclusive access to USQ Connect, allows you to log on to USQ database library via the Internet 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Comprehensive study materials for individual units are supplied to all students.
Direct e-mail contacts with all USQ faculty members.
Online discussion group via ¡®Learning Circle¡¯.
*Selected modules which designated by USQ.
USQConnect:
Exclusive access to USQConnect where every student is issued an personalized User ID and Password
Allows students to log on 24/7
Students are able to download notes, participate in forums, post and view questions on the notice board, network with other students all over the world who are taking the module
