Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Course Description:
The Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) will provide students with skills and abilities pertinent to a variety of professional careers in the public and private sectors of employment. Students will be encouraged to develop a theoretical insight into their chosen discipline, to enable them to understand not only current developments in society and the workplace, but also to adapt and respond appropriately to future developments as they occur. In addition, the course is designed to enhance a number of generic skills highly valued by employers and also important for the development of the individual. Such skills include self-awareness, presentation and communication, and skills for the acquisition and maintenance of learning and knowledge.
Aims & Objectives:
The Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) aims to enable students to: develop learning skills in an interdisciplinary environment communicate effectively in writing, orally and electronically experience a breadth of disciplinary studies and intellectual processes study combinations of units that enable students to undertake further studies leading to professional accreditation in Psychology use technology in a way that supports learning and vocational aspirations develop a regional and international outlook in relation to learning understand the cross-cultural issues of interdisciplinary study and teams develop the personal qualities and attitudes needed for professional success identify and understand the fundamental values that inform critical issues and decision-making
Course Structure:
The Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) consists of 300 credit points made up of 24 units (each 12.5 credit points). The 24 units consist of core units, majors and minors, and elective units. Students are required to complete at least four units at Stage 3 and no more than 10 units at Stage 1.
Major specialisation:
To qualify for the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) degree, students must complete three (3) units from the Social Science core; a major component of study in Psychology, and a minor in Social Statistics. The total of 24 units is chosen as follows: Social Science Core Choose three units from: LCL100 Learning and Communication BehaviourLPR100 Professional Communications Practice LSM102 Introduction to MediaLSM101 Cultural Perspectives on Science and TechnologyLSS100 Introduction to Sociology Major sequence in Psychology (Core +9 units) LCR100 Statistics and Research Methods LSY100 Psychology 100 LSY101 Psychology 101 LSY200 Cognition and Human Performance LSY201 Developmental Psychology LSY300 The Psychology of Personality LSY301 Psychological Measurement From Semester 1 2009 this unit will be replaced with: LSY332 Major Project A (Psychological Measurement Project) LSY304 Abnormal Psychology LSY307 Social Psychology LSY333 Major Project B (Applied Psychology Project) From Semester 2 2009 Minor sequence in Social Statistics (four units) LSQ200 Design and Measurement 2 LSQ300 Design and Measurement 3LSQ301 Research Project* Plus one of LSQ201 Survey Research Methods LSQ202 Qualitative Research * Final Year Project Unit In addition to completing the major components of the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) listed above, students will require another eight units with one of these being another final year project unit. Students may choose to complete either another Major or a Minor sequence, or electives, from either the Bachelor of Social Science or Bachelor of Business degrees. The other Major and Minor sequences offered include: Accounting Business Law # eCommerce Economics Economics/Finance eEnterprise Human Resource Management Management Marketing Media Studies Public Relations Sociology Tourism # Only offered as a minor In addition the following general program rules apply: students must complete 25 credit points of project work in the final year of the program in order to meet the requirements of the Swinburne Model for Professional Learning students must complete the zero-credit point ‘Careers in the Curriculum’ unit of study (usually taken in the penultimate year of study) Electives Plus Students undertaking this program can choose to incorporate an Electives Plus sequence. Electives Plus sequences comprise three related units of study and provide Swinburne degree students with options to broaden their career skills and strengthen their employability by selecting from units of study outside their degree disciplines. Where Electives Plus sequences contain units of study that overlap with the Recommended Study Sequence, students will need to select additional electives to ensure completion of 24 units of study. Current Elective Plus sequences are: Effective Communication Establishing and Running a Business Language Practice and Culture Enterprising Marketing Multimedia: Web Development Information Orientation and Knowledge Management Undergraduate Research Skills Design: Process and Strategy Electives Plus sequence The Networked Economy
To qualify for the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) degree, students must complete three (3) units from the Social Science core; a major component of study in Psychology, and a minor in Social Statistics. The total of 24 units is chosen as follows:
Social Science Core Choose three units from: LCL100 Learning and Communication BehaviourLPR100 Professional Communications Practice LSM102 Introduction to MediaLSM101 Cultural Perspectives on Science and TechnologyLSS100 Introduction to Sociology
Minor sequence in Social Statistics (four units) LSQ200 Design and Measurement 2 LSQ300 Design and Measurement 3LSQ301 Research Project*
Plus one of LSQ201 Survey Research Methods LSQ202 Qualitative Research
* Final Year Project Unit
In addition to completing the major components of the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) listed above, students will require another eight units with one of these being another final year project unit. Students may choose to complete either another Major or a Minor sequence, or electives, from either the Bachelor of Social Science or Bachelor of Business degrees. The other Major and Minor sequences offered include:
# Only offered as a minor
Industry-Based Learning:
Industry-Based Learning is an optional program in which students are placed in paid, supervised employment relevant to their studies as part of their degree. Industry-Based Learning gives students practical experience to add to their academic studies, and is a proven advantage in the graduate job market. All Industry-Based Learning placements are subject to availability of places. For further information visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/spl/ibl/ The optional year of Industry-Based Learning in Australia is currently not available to international students. However international students may be able to participate in IBL in another country, subject to the approval of the relevant Swinburne IBL Manager and appropriate immigration approval.
Education Abroad:
Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies whilst on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Swinburne Abroad website.
Professional recognition:
The Bachelor of Social Science at the Faculty of Higher Education, Lilydale includes a major sequence in Psychology which is currently accredited by the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Registration with the APS is currently in progress.
Entry Requirements:
Successful completion of an appropriate Victorian Year 12 or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification. 2009 VCE Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 20 in English (any). Students not holding an appropriate Year 12 or equivalent qualification may be admitted on the basis of extensive work experience. A quota for this entry applies. This program is available to international students who have satisfactorily completed an appropriate Year 12 qualification, or its equivalent. International students must also have achieved an overall score of 6.0 with no band below 5.5 for the IELTS academic module, or equivalent.
ENTER:
2008 Round 1 Clearly-in ENTER: 66.85
Credit Transfer:
Applicants with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be granted ‘credit’ and/or entry into the course with ‘advanced standing’. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. For further information refer to ‘Swinburne Pathways: Credit Transfer Guide’ .
Pathways (articulation):
An advanced credit transfer system, known as the Pathways program, is in place at Swinburne. Through Pathways, students with one or more of a wide range of post-secondary qualifications (both local and international) can gain entry into a course with advanced standing. Certain subject requirements must be met and an acceptable standard of results achieved in order to gain admission and for maximum credit to be granted. For further information refer to 'Swinburne Pathways: Credit Transfer Guide at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways//
Course Fees:
Swinburne offers domestic undergraduate students Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens or holders of an Australian permanent resident visa are classified as domestic students. All other students are considered international students. HELP The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a suite of income contingent loans for Australian citizens and holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas. HELP consists of: HECS-HELP (previously HECS) – is available to eligible Commonwealth supported students. It provides students with a loan to cover their student contribution amount. Students are eligible for a 20% discount if they choose to pay all, or at least $500, of their student contribution up-front. FEE-HELP (previously PELS) – is available to eligible fee paying undergraduate and postgraduate students. It provides students with a loan to cover their tuition fees (lifetime maximum $81,600 from 1 January 2008). The FEE-HELP limit is indexed on 1 January each year. OS-HELP – is available to eligible Commonwealth supported students, who wish to study overseas, with a loan to cover expenses such as accommodation and travel. Note: New Zealand citizens and holders of other Australian permanent resident visas do not have access to HELP loans. These students must pay their student contributions or tuition fees up front without a discount. For further information on your support and study options visit the 'Going to Uni' website at: http://www.goingtouni.gov.au For information about Swinburne's fees visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/fees
Application Procedure:
Applications must be made through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). VTAC code: 35071 (CSP), 35072 (Fee), 35073 (Int. Fee) For further information, visit the VTAC website at: http://www.vtac.edu.au Part-time study is also available to Australian citizens and holders of Australian residency.
Information Sessions:
2008 Open Day Sunday 17 August 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Only at Hawthorn, Lilydale and Prahran campuses. For more information, visit www.swinburne.edu.au/openday
2008 Open Day
Sunday 17 August
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Only at Hawthorn, Lilydale and Prahran campuses.
For more information, visit www.swinburne.edu.au/openday
Further information:
Submit an Online Enquiry Tel: 1300 368 777 Email: study@swinburne.edu.au Faculty of Higher Education Lilydale website
