Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Griffith University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00233E
If you are keen to work as a psychologist, this degree will give you a thorough grounding in clinical, developmental, biological, cognitive, and social and organisational psychology.You will learn how to use interpersonal skills and the principles of counselling to help people with personal, health, vocational and social difficulties.You will also learn how to apply psychological theories to topics such as thinking and perceiving, motivation, stress, health and criminal activity.In fourth year, you will begin formal research training and be introduced to professional psychological practice. You will complete an honours research project and study four core courses. You will need to achieve the required level of academic performance in the earlier years of the degree to be eligible for the fourth year of study.You will have the opportunity to put your academic studies into practice through a professional practice placement.
Subjects
- Abnormal Psychology
- Advanced Topics in Psychology
- Behaviour Change Skills
- Biological Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Counselling Skills
- Developmental Psychology
- Experimental Design and Analysis
- Group Facilitation and Coaching Skills
- Honours Research Project
- Interpersonal Skills
- Introduction to Psychology 1
- Introduction to Psychology 2
- Issues in Quantitative Research
- Language and Communication for Health
- Lifespan Development
- Professional Psychology A
- Professional Psychology B
- Psychological Assessment of Individual Differences
- Psychology in Professional Contexts
- Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology
- Social and Cultural Psychology
- Standard pathway with 80 credit points of advanced standing
- Survey Design and Analysis
- The Future of Work
- Work and Employability
Recognition
Griffith University grants credit and recognition of prior learning which may relate to prior formal learning or prior informal and non-formal learning. For more information, please visit the following website: Credit transfer Griffith's innovative Credit Precedent Database allows you to find out what credit decisions have been made in the past. These precedents will give you an idea of what you can expect. View credit precedents for this program
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Gold Coast Campus | International: $124,000 | No |
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| Mt Gravatt Campus | International: $124,000 | No |
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