Bachelor of Psychology - Plan BP154P23

Bachelor of Psychology - Plan BP154P23

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Student type:
Entry score:

ATAR 70.35*

Duration:
Full-time 3 years
Part-time 6 years
Fees:

Commonwealth Supported Places

Next intake:
February, July
Location:
Melbourne City
Entry score:

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Duration:
Full-time 3 years
Fees:

AU$ 40,320 (2025 annual)

Next intake:
February, July
Location:
Melbourne City
To graduate you must complete the following. All courses listed may not be available each semester.

To graduate you must complete the following: Note: All courses listed may not be available each semester.

You must complete a total of 288 credit points (e.g. Twenty-Four 12 credit point courses) as follows: 

Year 1: Three (3) APAC accredited courses (36 credit points)*, Four (4) Core courses (48 credit points) and One (1) Course (12 credit points) from your chosen option below; and  

Year 2: Five (5) APAC accredited courses (60 credit points)*, One (1) Core course (12 credit points) and Two (2) Courses (24 credit points) from your chosen option below; and  

Year 3: Four (4) APAC accredited courses (48 credit points)*, One (1) Core course (12 credit points) and One (1) Course (12 credit points) from your chosen option below  

* List of APAC accredited courses:

  • Foundations of Psychology (BESC1126)
  • Principles of Psychology (BESC1123)
  • Developmental Psychology (BESC1182)
  • Research Methods in Psychology (BESC1449)
  • Biological Psychology (BESC1190)
  • Forensic Psychology (BESC1429)
  • Cognitive Psychology (BESC1178)
  • Social Psychology (BESC1186)
  • Philosophy & Methodology of Psychology (BESC1437)
  • Psychological Assessment and Individual Differences (BESC1433)
  • Professional Practices & Cross-Cultural Psychology (BESC1453)
  • Psychopathology & Models of Intervention (BESC1445)

List of Options

Option 1: Complete Mental Health Minor (48 credit points); or

Option 2: Complete Two (2) courses from the Mental Health Minor list (12 credit points each = total of 24 credit points) and Two (2) University Electives (total of 24 credit point)

Year One of Program
Students must complete a series of compulsory onboarding modules during their first semester or study period. Complete 72 credit points from the following:
Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Foundations of Psychology12BESC1125Bundoora Campus
BESC1126City Campus
Communication and Professional Practice12OHTH4252Bundoora Campus
OHTH4263City Campus
Indigenous Health and Diversity12PUBH1425Bundoora Campus
PUBH1437City Campus
Principles of Psychology12BESC1122Bundoora Campus
BESC1123City Campus
Health Psychology12BESC1409Bundoora Campus
Psychology of Everyday Thinking12BESC1071City Campus
BESC1392Bundoora Campus
ANDComplete 24 credit points from your chosen Option.
AND
Year Two of Program
Complete 72 credit points from the following:
Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Research Methods in Psychology12BESC1449City Campus
BESC1450Bundoora Campus
Developmental Psychology12BESC1181Bundoora Campus
BESC1182City Campus
Biological Psychology12BESC1189Bundoora Campus
BESC1190City Campus
Forensic Psychology12BESC1429City Campus
BESC1430Bundoora Campus
Cognitive Psychology12BESC1177Bundoora Campus
BESC1178City Campus
Social Psychology12BESC1185Bundoora Campus
BESC1186City Campus
ANDComplete 24 credit points from your chosen Option.
AND
Year Three of Program
Complete 72 credit points from the following:
Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Psychological Assessment and Individual Differences12BESC1433City Campus
BESC1434Bundoora Campus
Philosophy and Methodology of Psychology12BESC1437City Campus
BESC1438Bundoora Campus
Psychology of Gender12BESC1441City Campus
BESC1442Bundoora Campus
Professional Practices and Cross-Cultural Psychology12BESC1453City Campus
BESC1454Bundoora Campus
Motivation and Organisational Psychology12BESC1511Bundoora Campus
BESC1512City Campus
Psychopathology and Models of Intervention12BESC1445City Campus
BESC1446Bundoora Campus
ANDComplete 12 credit points from the following:
Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Research Project12BESC1220Bundoora Campus
BESC1466City Campus
Psychology Field Placement12BESC1492City Campus
ANDComplete 12 credit points from the following:
Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
STEM for Sustainable Development12ONPS2702City Campus
ONPS2749Bundoora Campus
Foundations in Digital Health12BIOL2525City Campus
BIOL2566Bundoora Campus
AND
Minor: Design & Develop for Apple Platform
Complete 48 credit points from the following:
Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
UI and UX for Apple Platform12COSC3099City Campus
Getting Started with iOS App Development12COSC3100City Campus
Human-Centred Development with Apple Platform Technologies12COSC3101City Campus
Apple Platform Project12COSC3102City Campus
AND
Minor: Digital Innovation
Complete 48 credit points from the following:
Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Foundations of Artificial Intelligence for STEM12COSC2960City Campus
COSC3094Bundoora Campus
Mixed Reality Technologies12INTE2686City Campus
Digital Fluency12INTE2687City Campus
Digital Innovation Project12INTE2688City Campus
AND
Minor: Mental Health
Complete 48 credit points from the following:
Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Nutrition and Determinants of Health12ONPS2712Bundoora Campus
Counselling and Virtual Care12BESC1571City Campus
Working with Psychological Health12PUBH1426City Campus
Personal Identity and Community12BESC1402Bundoora Campus
BESC1403City Campus
AND
Minor: Health Tech: SMART Future Hospitals
Complete 48 credit points from the following:
Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Foundations in Digital Health12BIOL2525City Campus
BIOL2566Bundoora Campus
Business and Entrepreneurship in Health12REHA2284Bundoora Campus
Digital Health Enablers and Technologies12MEDS2210Bundoora Campus
Counselling and Virtual Care12BESC1571City Campus
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