Bachelor of Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this Course students will be able to : 

• Critically evaluate and systematically integrate research from various sources to deepen understanding and form well-reasoned arguments in psychology and cognitive neuroscience. 
• Analyse complex problems in psychology and cognitive neuroscience to generate creative solutions for practical application. 
• Communicate ideas, problems, and solutions effectively to diverse audiences through various media, both individually and in collaboration with others. 
• Apply professional responsibility and cultural competence in practice, decision-making, and ethical reasoning, inclusive of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges and perspectives. 
• Collect, manage, analyse, interpret, and present cognitive neuroscience and neurobiological data. 

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Psychological Sciences is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and is a step on the path to becoming a registered psychologist.

Career opportunities

Future career options for graduates of this degree include Research Scientist (data analyst, laboratory technician), Counsellor (drug and alcohol, rehabilitation), Training and Development Professional (learning and development specialist, instructional systems specialist), as well as a variety of roles in hospitals, universities, and education facilities. Graduates of this degree are eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Psychological Sciences (Honours) which is the next step in the pathway towards registration as a psychologist.

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Psychological Sciences is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and is a step on the path to becoming a registered psychologist.

Course rules

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience students must complete 300 credit points comprising of:

• Four [4] core units (50 credit points)
• Eight [8] units of study in the Psychology Major (100 credit points)
• Eight [8] units of study in the Cognitive Neuroscience Major (100 credit points)
• Four [4] units of other studies (50 credit points) comprising of electives or a minor

Students also have an opportunity to undertake a WIL Professional Placement.

Professional Placements are subject to a competitive selection process. International students may be eligible for a Professional Placement where a relevant Professional degree exists. International students who successfully gain a placement through the selection process will be required to change courses to the relevant Professional degree, in order to complete a placement and should consider any visa and extended study duration implications prior to applying.

Professional placements

Volume of learning

The Bachelor of Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience consists of 300 credit points. Units normally carry 12.5 credit points.

A standard annual full-time load comprises 100 credit points and a part-time load comprises 50 credit points. The volume of learning of the Bachelor of Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience is typically 3 years.

For students who complete a Professional Placement, the Bachelor of Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience consists of 325-375 credit points. Units normally carry 12.5 credit points with placement units carrying 25 credit points each.

The volume of learning of the Bachelor of Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience with a 6 month placement is typically 3.5 years. The volume of learning of the Bachelor of Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience with a 12 month placement is typically 4 years.

Professional placements

Students who undertake a 12 month professional placement are subject to the following course rules and must complete 375 credit points comprising:

• Four [4] core units (50 credit points);
• Eight [8] units of study in the Psychology Major (100 credit points)
• Eight [8] units of study in the Cognitive Neuroscience Major (100 credit points)
• Four [4] units of study of the Professional Placement Co-Major (100 credit points)
• Two [2] units of other studies (25 credit points) comprising electives

Students who elect to undertake a 6 month professional placement are subject to the following course rules and must complete 325 credit points comprising:

• Four [4] core units (50 credit points);
• Eight [8] units of study in the Psychology Major (100 credit points)
• Eight [8] units of study in the Cognitive Neuroscience Major (100 credit points)
• Two [2] units of study of the Professional Placement Minor (50 credit points);
• Two [2] units of other studies (25 credit points) comprising electives.

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