ObjectivesThe objectives of the Bachelor of Arts are to provide students with an outstanding education in the humanities, social sciences and languages as well as a broadunderstanding of selected fields of study outside these areas. The degree is designed so that a Bachelor of Arts graduate should be able to: * Demonstrate a detailed knowledge and understanding of selected fields of study in core disciplines in the humanities, social sciences and languages. * Reflect a general understanding of the concepts and principles of selected areas of study outside core disciplines of the humanities, social sciences and languages. * Access and appreciate national and international debates in their specialised areas of study. * Demonstrate an independent approach to knowledge that uses rigorous methods of inquiry and appropriate theories and methodologies that are applied with intellectual honesty and a * respect for ethical values. * Apply critical and analytical skills and methods to the identification and resolution of problems within complex changing social contexts. * Act as informed and critically discriminating participants within the community of scholars, as citizens and in the work force. * Communicate effectively and, in the case of those students undertaking a language major, to read, write and speak another language with fluency and appreciate its cultural context. * Qualify for employment in a wide range of occupations. * Commit to continuous learning. * Be proficient in the use of appropriate modern technologies, such as the computer and otherinformation technology systems, for the acquisition, processing and interpretation of data.
Academic titleBachelor of Arts (Psychology)
Course descriptionPsychology is available as both a major and minor sequence of study within the BA. The BA major in psychology requires a 125 point accredited sequence for students wishing to undertake professional training in psychology. This means that 25 points of level two or three subjects must be completed within the breadth component of the degree. Students intending to complete the major in psychology should factor this into their course planning.
* Mind, Brain and Behaviour 1
* Mind, Brain and Behaviour 2
Level 2: 4 compulsory level 2 Psychology Subjects
* Cognitive Psychology
* Biological Psychology
* Personality and Social Psychology
* Developmental Psychology
Level 3: 2 compulsory Psychology level 3 subjects and at least 2 elective Psychology level 3 subjects.
Compulsory subjects:
* Research Methods for Human Inquiry
* Psychological Science: Theory & Practice (Capstone)
Electives subjects:
* Advanced Personality and Social Psychology
* Advanced Studies of Human Cognition
* Developing Persons in Social Worlds
* Development of the Thinking Child
* Neuroscience and the Mind
* Organisational Psychology
* Psychobiology of Sleep and Emotions
* Psychopathology and Everyday Life
* The Unconscious Mind
Total 125 points
Minor
The BA minor in psychology is a 75 point sequence. It may require the completion of 25 points of level two or three subjects within the breadth component of the degree.
Level 1: 2 compulsory level 1 Psychology Subjects
* Mind, Brain and Behaviour 1
* Mind, Brain and Behaviour 2
Level 2: Two of the following level 2 Psychology Subjects
* Cognitive Psychology
* Biological Psychology
* Personality and Social Psychology
* Developmental Psychology
Level 3: Two of the following level 3 Psychology Subjects
* Advanced Personality and Social Psychology
* Advanced Studies of Human Cognition
* Developing Persons in Social Worlds
* Development of the Thinking Child
* Neuroscience and the Mind
* Organisational Psychology
* Psychobiology of Sleep and Emotions
* Psychopathology and Everyday Life
* The Unconscious Mind
Total 75 points
Level 3 subjects build on the skills and knowledge obtained at Level 2. For example, Advanced Personality and Social Psychology builds on Personality and Social Psychology at Level 2. Advanced Studies of Human Cognition builds on Cognitive Psychology at Level 2. Developing Persons in Social Worlds and Development of the Thinking Child build on Developmental Psychology at Level 2. Neuroscience and the Mind and Psychobiology of Sleep and Emotions build on Biological Psychology at Level 2. The remaining Level 3 subjects draw on knowledge acquired across Level 2 subjects.