M2019 Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Arts

Double degree courses include the features of the component degree courses, except that electives may be reduced.

Bachelor of Psychology

The Bachelor of Psychology is structured in three parts: A. APAC level 1-accredited sequence, B. Discipline streams, and C. Elective studies. In this double degree you complete:

Part A. APAC level 1-accredited sequence  

These studies will address core areas of psychology, including the theoretical and empirical basis of our current understanding of human psychology, brain function and evidence-based approaches to psychological intervention. Building a strong foundation in your understanding of psychology and neuroscience will enable you to appreciate the major challenges in psychology today and in the future. These studies will develop your understanding of scientific methodology and its application in psychology. You will learn to critically evaluate contemporary and historical claims relating to human behaviour and mental processes and apply your understanding to the generation of new research questions.

(This Psychology sequence is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)).

Part B. Discipline streams

These studies will enable you to understand and apply a coherent body of knowledge to a range of contexts such as; personal, social, organisational, technological, global and use knowledge and its practice in an ethical manner, for the benefit of society in general.

Bachelor of Arts

The Bachelor of Arts is a comprehensive course, structured in three equal parts. In this double degree you complete:

Part A. Major studies (excludes Psychology)

This will provide you with a focused program of study that will develop your practical and theoretical skills and knowledge in one Faculty of Arts listed major area of study. You will learn to critically analyse, apply and communicate an advanced level of understanding of the concepts and theoretical frameworks that constitute the knowledge base of the area of study.

Part B. Specified studies  

These units provide you with high quality, in-class student experiences that support a broader sense of belonging within and across the Bachelor of Arts. Through these studies you will develop:

• graduate attributes in a broad base of knowledge of the humanities, social sciences and creative arts and industries;
• a global perspective in the application of that knowledge, especially focused on social, cultural and political change; and
• interdisciplinary teamwork, digital and communication upskilling focused on sharpening skills for future workplaces and global leadership.

Course progression map

The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

You must complete 192 credit points, of which 108 credit points are from the Bachelor of Psychology (including all of the requirements in Part A and 48 credit points from Part B. Note that the unit PSY3034 is not available to double degree students) and 84 credit points from the Bachelor of Arts (including all of the requirements in Part A and 36 credit points from Part B. Note: Due to the double degree structure, the Psychology major is not available in this course.