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Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)Approved Abbreviation: BSocSc(Psy)
Western Sydney University Course Code: 1711.2
AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 082919G
Course Status: CURRENT
This version of the course is available to new and continuing students.
Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year for this course is 2015 or later.
Commencement Year 2014 - 1711.1 Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)
The Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) combines a broadly-based program in the social sciences with an undergraduate sequence in psychology that is a foundation for anyone wishing to go on to further study to become a psychologist. Psychology is the field of inquiry that uses scientific techniques and methods to understand and explain behaviour and experience. As a profession, it involves the application of psychological knowledge to practical problems in human behaviour. The degree also equips students with the interdisciplinary and specialist skills and knowledge that a new graduate would need on entering the workforce or proceeding to advanced study. To allow for personal and occupational interests, students are able to choose electives in the social sciences sub-majors offered in this degree.
The degree is available for mid-year entry but entry to a fourth year in Psychology is always at the commencement of the calendar year. Students entering in mid-year without advanced standing should have a sequence of units approved by the Academic Course Advisor for the program.
Western Sydney University Online students: Please refer to Western Sydney University Online website for Course Advice.
https://online.westernsydney.edu.au/
Study Mode
Three years full-time or six years part-time. (Note: Bankstown/Liverpool students enrolled in this course will be required to attend both Bankstown (Psychology units) and Liverpool (Social Science units) campuses in order to complete this course).
Course Advice
Prospective students should use the links at the top of the page for general enquiries about this course.Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Course Advice | | Bankstown Campus | Full Time | Internal |
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| Bankstown Campus | Part Time | Internal |
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| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Full Time | Internal |
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| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Part Time | Internal |
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| Penrith Campus | Full Time | Internal |
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| Penrith Campus | Part Time | Internal |
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| WSU Online | Full Time | Online |
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| WSU Online | Part Time | Online |
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Accreditation
This course is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) on the basis that it meets all the APAC Accreditation Standards (June 2010) for a three year sequence of study in psychology.
Admission
UAC entry: A competitive ATAR; or equivalent rank (using non-proximate indicators of success) for school leavers and non-recent school leavers.
Western Sydney University Online students: Prospective online students apply for admission to this course directly through WSU Online. A student’s eligibility will be assessed according to the existing admission criteria.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office. International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
International Office
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
All students must enrol in and complete:
- 40 credit points of Bachelor of Social Science core units
- 120 credit points of Psychology core units
- 40 credit points of Social Science sub-major units
- 40 credit points of elective units
A minimum of 60 credit points of Level 3 units must be successfully completed within the degree.
Recommended Sequence - Bankstown/Liverpool, Parramatta and Penrith campuses
Note: Bankstown/ Liverpool students enrolled in this course will be required to attend both Bankstown (Psychology units) and Liverpool (Social Science units) campuses in order to complete this course.
Recommended Full-time Sequence - On-campus
Start Year Entry
Full-time
Year 1
Autumn session
| 101557 | The Individual in Society |
| 101184 | Psychology: Human Behaviour |
And one elective unit or sub-major unit
Spring session
| 102815 | Introduction to Indigenous Australia: Peoples, Places and Philosophies |
| 102170 | People, Place and Social Difference |
| 101183 | Psychology: Behavioural Science |
And one elective unit or sub-major unit
Year 2
Autumn session
| 100013 | Experimental Design and Analysis |
And one elective unit or sub-major unit
Spring session
And one elective unit or sub-major unit
Year 3
Autumn session
| 101689 | Advanced Research Methods |
| 101682 | Developmental Psychology |
One sub-major unit
And one elective unit
Spring session
One sub-major unit
And one elective unit
Recommended Full-time Sequence - On campus
Mid-Year Entry
Year 1
Spring
| 102815 | Introduction to Indigenous Australia: Peoples, Places and Philosophies |
| 102170 | People, Place and Social Difference |
| 101183 | Psychology: Behavioural Science |
And one elective unit or sub-major unit
Autumn
| 101557 | The Individual in Society |
| 101184 | Psychology: Human Behaviour |
| 100013 | Experimental Design and Analysis |
Year 2
Spring
And one elective unit or sub-major unit
Autumn
And one elective unit or sub-major unit
And one elective unit or sub-major unit
Year 3
Spring
One sub-major unit
And one elective unit
Autumn
| 101689 | Advanced Research Methods |
| 101682 | Developmental Psychology |
One sub-major unit
And one elective unit
Sub-majors
Bankstown/Liverpool, Parramatta and Penrith campus students must select from one of the following sub-majors
Note: Not all sub-majors are available on all campuses. Please check availability.
| SM1091 | Criminology and Criminal Justice |
| SM1093 | Geography and Urban Studies |
| SM1102 | Peace and Development Studies |
Recommended Elective Unit Options - Psychology
| 101182 | Behaviour and Environment |
| 100015 | History and Philosophy of Psychology |
| 101189 | Introduction to Logical Thinking |
| 101190 | Introduction to Research Methods |
| 102530 | Mental Health Workforce Training |
| 102350 | Psychology and the Online World |
| 102399 | Psychology, Crime and Law |
| 102606 | Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness, Resilience and Wellbeing |
Recommended Sequence - Western Sydney University Online
Full-time
Year 1
Trimester 1
| 101557 | The Individual in Society |
| 102170 | People, Place and Social Difference |
Trimester 2
| 101900 | Working with Communities |
| 101183 | Psychology: Behavioural Science |
| 101184 | Psychology: Human Behaviour |
Trimester 3
| 100013 | Experimental Design and Analysis |
Year 2
Trimester 4
Trimester 5
| 101682 | Developmental Psychology |
| 101689 | Advanced Research Methods |
Trimester 6
And two sub-major units
Year 3
Trimester 7
Two sub-major units
And one elective unit
Trimester 8
Three elective units
Recommended Sequence - Western Sydney University Online
Part-time
Year 1
Trimester 1
| 101557 | The Individual in Society |
Trimester 2
| 102170 | People, Place and Social Difference |
| 101900 | Working with Communities |
Trimester 3
| 101183 | Psychology: Behavioural Science |
| 101184 | Psychology: Human Behaviour |
Year 2
Trimester 4
| 100013 | Experimental Design and Analysis |
Trimester 5
Trimester 6
Year 3
Trimester 7
| 101682 | Developmental Psychology |
| 101689 | Advanced Research Methods |
Trimester 8
Trimester 9
Two sub-major units
Year 4
Trimester 10
Two sub-major units
Trimester 11
Two elective units
Trimester 12
Two elective units
Sub-majors
Western Sydney University Online students must select from one of the following two sub-majors
| SM1091 | Criminology and Criminal Justice |
Recommended Elective Unit Options for the Online Mode - Psychology
| 101182 | Behaviour and Environment |
| 102350 | Psychology and the Online World |
Equivalent Core Unit
The Core Unit listed below counts towards completion of this course for students who passed this unit in 2020 or earlier.
101900 - Working with Communities
Sub-major Elective Spaces
Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional approved sub-major (40 credit points).
Search for sub-majors
Western Sydney University offers sub-majors in a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.
Global Sustainability Sub-major
Indigenous Australian Studies Sub-major
Students can apply for an elective sub-major via MySR.
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