Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Course Description:
Studying psychology will provide you with knowledge and skills that will improve your ability to understand and explain human behaviour and relationships. The psychology major provides specialised study in developmental psychology, cognition, social psychology, personality, design and measurement, psychological measurement and abnormal psychology. You will complete a variety of research projects and develop critical real-world project management, research design and report-writing skills.
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:
There are course restrictions and rules that must be considered when selecting units and specialisations. It is recommended that you familiarise yourself with these rules before selecting specialisations. All programs consist of a total of 24 units (300 credit points). Each unit normally carries 12.5 credit points. In each year, eight (8) units normally constitute a full-time load and four (4) units normally constitute a part-time load. Capstone UnitsCapstone Units utilise real-world, authentic activities in the form of project-based learning. Projects may be externally sourced industry and community projects, competitions, research-based projects or internally developed project briefs. Careers in the CurriculumIn addition, all Swinburne undergraduate students must complete the compulsory zero-cost Careers in the Curriculum unit of study targeted at developing career planning and career management skills. Student WorkloadThe Bachelor of Business programs operate under a student workload model based on eight (8) units of study for a full-time academic year. Total student contact hours per unit, including lectures, classes, tutorials and computer laboratory sessions, will normally be approximately 12 hours per week during the academic semester (Winter and Summer Term have the same number of contact hours but compressed in time).
Major specialisation:
Professional Major in the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) Psychology**Students doing the Psychology professional major need to replace one of the units in their chosen co-major/minors with LSY333 Major Project B (Applied Psychology Project) Co-Majors (8 units)Students may choose a co-major from any of those offered by the Faculty of Higher Education, Lilydale; from the Business, Communication and Social Science programs or from any discipline across the university, timetable permitting. See the Swinburne co-majors page for more information.Social Science Co-majors (8 units):Media StudiesPublic Relations and SocietySociology Business Co-Majors (8 units): AccountingBusiness Advertising Business Analysis/eCommerceBusiness Public RelationsFinanceHuman Resource ManagementInternational BusinessManagementMarketingTourism ManagementCommunication Co-Majors (8 units):Media CommunicationPublic Relations Other Co-Majors (8 units):External Studies Minors (4 units)Students may choose a minor from any of those offered by the Faculty of Higher Education, Lilydale, from the Business, Communication and Social Science programs or from any discipline across the university, timetable permitting. See the Swinburne minors page for more information. Social Science Minors (4 units): Applied Statistics Applied Statistics Advanced Business in Society Global Social Communication Indigenous StudiesMedia Studies Public Relations and Society Social Media Social Science AdvertisingSociology Business Minors (4 units): Accounting Business Advertising Business Analysis/eCommerceAccountingBusiness LawBusiness Public RelationsBusiness StudiesEconomicsFinanceHuman Resource ManagementInternational BusinessManagementMarketingTourism ManagementCommunication Minors (4 units):Media CommunicationPublic RelationsSocial Media Other Minors (4 units):Electives Plus External Studies IBL Minor
Units of Study:
The Psychology Professional Major comprises of the units below: LSY100 Psychology 100 LSY101 Psychology 101 LCR102 Foundations of Statistics LSS101 Understanding the Modern World LCL100 Learning and Communication Behaviour LIN101 Indigenous Australian Experiences LPR100 Professional Communication Practice LSS102 Explorations in Sociology LSY200 Cognition and Human Performance LSY201 Developmental Psychology LSQ200 Design and Measurement 2 LSQ300 Design and Measurement 3 LSY300 The Psychology of Personality LSY304 Abnormal Psychology LSY307 Social Psychology LSY332 Major Project A (Psychological Measurement Project) LCE001 Careers in the Curriculum
Industry-Based Learning:
Industry-Based Learning (IBL) allows students to undertake paid work experience as part of their undergraduate degree providing professional skills and networking opportunities.IBL is only available to domestic on-campus students. The IBL program is normally only available to those students who have received a Credit grade average (or better).
Education Abroad:
Swinburne Abroad provides students with an international learning experience as part of their degree. Students can receive credit for their overseas studies by undertaking an external studies co-major or minor allowing students to study up to one year full time overseas and not extend the time to complete their Swinburne program.
Career Opportunities:
The Psychology major can lead to employment in the fields of human resources, marketing, advertising, education and research. Further studies in areas of professional psychology can lead to a wide range of career opportunities such as clinical, counselling, organisational, forensic, developmental, health, human factors and sports psychology.
Professional recognition:
The Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) at the Faculty of Higher Education, Lilydale includes a major sequence in Psychology which is currently accredited by the Australian Psychological Society (APS).
Entry Requirements:
Standard Entry – Year 12Applicants must have a qualification deemed to be the equivalent of the VCE accredited by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA). (Passes may be accumulated over more than one year). 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.Prerequisite unitsVCE prerequisites include a study score of at least 20 in English units 3 & 4. Non-Year 12Students not holding an appropriate Year 12 or equivalent qualification may apply on the basis of previous qualifications and/or extensive work experience. More information is available on Swinburne’s Mature Age Students and Non-School Leavers web page.
Australian Tertiary Admissions Ranking (ATAR): 60.25
2011 Round 1 Clearly-In ATAR (CSP)
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’. For further information refer to Swinburne Pathways: Credit Transfer Guide.
Pathways (articulation):
TAFE students may be eligible to receive credit towards completing a FHEL degree. For further information refer to the Pathways website.
Recognition of Prior Learning:
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training.
Course Fees:
For information about Swinburne's fees visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/fees
Scholarships:
A full listing of Swinburne and government scholarships are available on the scholarships website.
Application Procedure:
Applications for Semester One must be made through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). VTAC code: Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) 35071 (CSP) 35073 (IFP) For further information, visit the VTAC website. Applicants who have not already applied through VTAC can apply direct to the university by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.This course is available for mid-year intake. Applications are made directly to Swinburne and will be taken on a case by case basis. Application forms can be downloaded from our How to Apply website.
Further information:
Submit an Online Enquiry Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794)Email: study@swinburne.edu.au Website: www.ld.swin.edu.au
