Psychology (Honours) - 3632

Program Summary

• understand the basic characteristics of the science of psychology;
• describe, apply and evaluate the different research methods used by psychologists;
• demonstrate the capacity to design and conduct basic studies to address psychological questions across a wide variety of domains;
• demonstrate practical skills in laboratory-based and other psychological research;
• design and conduct basic studies to address psychological questions: frame research questions; undertake literature searches; critically analyse theoretical and empirical studies; formulate testable hypotheses; operationalise variables; choose an appropriate methodology; make valid and reliable measurements; analyse data and interpret results; and write research reports

• the ability to apply knowledge of the scientific method in thinking about problems related to behaviour and mental processes;
• the ability to recognise the major formal and informal fallacies of human reasoning and question claims that arise from myth, stereotype, pseudoscience or untested assumptions;
• the ability to use logic, evidence and science of psychology to critically evaluate and to develop arguments;
• a rigorous and objective attitude in thinking and learning about human behaviour;

• demonstrate sensitivity to diversity among individuals;
• recognise ethical and moral influences that impact on individuals in a globalized society;
• demonstrate knowledge, understanding and application of relevant professional codes including (a) the Australian Psychological Society Code of Ethics and the complementary Ethical Guidelines, (b) relevant values identified within the Australian National Practice Standards for the Mental Health Workforce, and (c) relevant values identified in those institutional codes regarding student behaviour (e.g., intellectual integrity);
• use information in an ethical manner (e.g., acknowledge and respect work and intellectual property rights of others through appropriate citations in oral and written communication)

• write a standard research report using American Psychological Association (APA) structure and formatting conventions
• demonstrate effective oral communication skills in various formats (e.g., debate, group discussion, presentation) and for various purposes;
• demonstrate interpersonal skills for communicating between individuals and ability to work collaboratively in groups to complete projects;

• understanding the link between basic psychological theories and their application;
• describing major areas of applied psychology;
• applying knowledge of legislative frameworks (including privacy, human rights)
• applying knowledge of consumer and carer participation in psychological care
• Applying knowledge of psychology, society and the workplace/influencing systems

1. Students must complete a minimum of 192 units of credit (UOC).
2. Students must follow the program of study as outlined in this Handbook and defined under the Program Structure above, completing a minimum of 144 UOC in Psychology (PSYC#### courses) including 48 UOC in Psychology at Honours level.
3. 12 Units of Credit of General Education must be taken and these courses can be taken at any time in the first three stages of a student's program (i.e., General Education must be completed before enrolment in Honours). Any course defined as a 'science' course in Table 1 of the 3970 Bachelor of Science program rules {link} cannot be taken as general education, including any GENS courses. Any exceptions to these rules must be approved by the Associate Dean (Academic Programs) or nominee.
4. Students can take a maximum of 72 UOC of Level 1 courses, including any GEN*#### course, or mainstream Level I course taken to fulfil the 12 UOC General Education requirement.
5. No student may commence level II courses until 24 units of credit of level I courses have been successfully completed.
6. Students may commence level III courses upon successful completion of 72 units of credit.
7. Students will not be allowed to progress to Stage 4 (Honours) unless they achieve an average of 75% or higher across Psychology courses that they have taken as part of the Psychology major sequence, i.e. level 1 elective courses in Psychology such as PSYC1022, PSYC1023, PSYC1024 and PSYC1031 do not count in the calculation of this average. Students achieving an average of 70%-74.99% across Psychology major courses may be admitted subject to appropriate research and supervision resources being available and at the discretion of the Head of School. Students with an average of less than 70% across all Psychology major courses will not be admitted. Students not gaining admission into Honours are required to transfer to and graduate from the 3435 Bachelor of Psychological Science.
8. The final grading for the degree is based on performance in Stage 4 (Honours) of the degree. Award: Class I, Class II of Division 1, Class II Division 2, or Honours Class 3. Students who achieve less than 50% in the Honours program will be awarded the Pass degree, 3435 Bachelor of Psychological Science.
9. Study Load: This is a four-stage full-time program. In any one session students must enrol in a full study load of 24 UoC in accordance with the requirements of the program. Only in exceptional circumstances will students be allowed to enrol in a reduced program for a Stage.
10. Academic Standing: Students are required to achieve an average of 70 percent or higher in Psychology courses taken in any Stage (based on the first attempted result for each course). Students not maintaining this level of performance in Stage 1 will be counselled. Students who fail to achieve an average of 70 percent or higher in all Psychology courses taken in Stages 2 and 3 will normally be required to transfer to the Bachelor of Psychological Science (3435, Pass Degree).

1. Students must complete a minimum of 144 units of credit (UOC).
2. Students must follow the program of study as outlined in this Handbook and defined under the Program Structure above, completing a minimum of 144 UOC in Psychology including 48 UOC in Psychology at Honours level.
3. No student may commence level II courses until 24 units of credit of level I courses have been successfully completed.
4. Students may commence level III courses upon successful completion of 72 units of credit.
5. Students will not be allowed to progress to Stage 4 (Honours) unless they achieve an average of 75% or higher across Psychology courses that they have taken as part of the Psychology major sequence, i.e. level 1 elective courses in Psychology such as PSYC1022, PSYC1023, PSYC1024 and PSYC1031 do not count in the calculation of this average. Students achieving an average of 70%-74.99% across Psychology major courses may be admitted subject to appropriate research and supervision resources being available and at the discretion of the Head of School. Students with an average of less than 70% across all Psychology major courses will normally not be admitted. Students not gaining admission into Honours are required to transfer to and graduate from the 3435 Bachelor of Psychological Science.
6. The final grading for the degree is based on performance in Stage 4 (Honours) of the degree. Award: Class I, Class II of Division 1, Class II Division 2, or Honours Class 3. Students who achieve less than 50% in the Honours program will be awarded the Pass degree, 3435 Bachelor of Psychological Science.
7. Study Load: This is a four-stage full-time program. In any one session students must enrol in a full study load of 24 UoC in accordance with the requirements of the program. Only in exceptional circumstances will students be allowed to enrol in a reduced program for a Stage.
8. Academic Standing: Students are required to achieve an average of 70 percent or higher in Psychology courses taken in any Stage (based on the first attempted result for each course). Students not maintaining this level of performance in Stage 1 will be counselled. Students who fail to achieve an average of 70 percent or higher in all Psychology courses taken in Stages 2 and 3 will normally be required to transfer to the Bachelor of Psychological Science (3435, Pass Degree).

• Honours Class 1: mark of 85 or greater;
• Honours Class 2 Division 1: mark from 75 to 84;
• Honours Class 2 Division 2: mark from 65 to 74;
• Honours Class 3: mark from 50 to 64.