SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
Flinders University
COMMENCING STUDENTS
2014 ENROLMENT GUIDE
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
This is not an official University publication and while every effort is made to ensure the
accuracy of the information it contains, the University’s publications on courses and student
related policies and procedures should be consulted for definitive information.
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SECTION 1: ENROLLING IN FIRST YEAR
1.
The Academic Year comprises two semesters.
Semester 1:
Semester 2:
2.
Weeks 1 – 14
Mid Semester Break
Exam period
Supp exam period
3 March – 20 June
14 April – 27 April
21 June – 5 July
21 July – 26 July
Mid-Year Break
7 July – 27 July
Weeks 1 – 13
Mid Semester Break
Exam period
Supp exam period
28 July – 7 November
22 September – 5 October
8 November – 22 November
8 December – 13 December
Full-time Students
Full time students complete a normal year’s work which is eight topics, four in the
first semester and another four in the second semester.
Students enrolled in three or more topics per semester are deemed to be full-time
students and qualify for Youth Allowance if eligible. If you are receiving Youth
Allowance and you withdraw from a topic and your total study load is reduced below
three topics in a semester, you must notify Centrelink. Note that although 3 topics
per semester is classed as full-time, you will still need to complete 24 topics overall
to complete the first three years of your degree.
3.
Part-time Students
There is no lower limit on the number of topics you have to study as a part-time
student. You should also keep in mind that most upper level topics (2nd and 3rd
level) have prerequisites and you should plan the sequence of your study
accordingly. A prerequisite is a requirement which must be satisfied before you can
commence studies in another topic, usually at a higher level.
4.
Flexibility in topic choices
Although enrolment is normally completed before the start of the first week of
Semester One, students are able to amend their enrolment up to the end of the
second week of teaching. For example, if you were undecided about which of two
topics to take, you could enrol in one, but attend the first lecture of both and change
your enrolment if you decide to take the other topic. That way you haven’t missed
out on any information in the topic in which you eventually end up.
In addition, you are not locked into your second semester enrolment, you can
change this prior to the start of Semester Two. For example if you find you did not
like the area of one of your electives in Semester One, you could change your
enrolment for Semester Two.
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Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) – Template Course Rule 2014 – Semester 1 entry1
This suggested study plan must be read in conjunction with the Course Rule for the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
degree. http://www.flinders.edu.au/courses/rules/undergrad/bpsy.cfm
Students undertake
 a Major Sequence in Psychology, as set out below
 two first year topics from a major sequence in the Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)
 plus elective topics to make a total of 144 units. Elective topics may be selected from any offered by the
University, provided entry and course requirements are met.
Within the 144 units at least 27 units but no more than 45 units of year 1 topics must be included. Not all topics
in Psychology or the other disciplines are necessarily available in a given year.
Elective
2 Major Topic (Year 1)
nd
Check 2 Major rule
Elective
Elective
PSYC2018
Research Methods 2
PSYC2020
Cognition and Learning
Elective
Elective
PSYC2019
Personality and Social
Psychology
PSYC2021
Human Development
PSYC2022
Psychological
Assessment and
Measurement
Elective
Semester
2
Semester
1
PSYC3011
Ethics and Professional
Practice in Psychology
PSYC3012
Interviewing and
Counselling
PSYC3xxx
(PSYC Option)
Elective
[or PSYC3xxx Option]
PSYC3007
Research Methods 3
PSYC3xxx
(PSYC Option)
PSYC3xxx
(PSYC Option)
[or Elective]
Elective
[or PSYC3xxx Option]
Year 1
Semester
2
Semester
1
Year 2
PSYC1106
Research Methods 1
PSYC1102
Psychology 1B
nd
2 Major Topic (Year 1)
nd
Check 2 Major rule
Semester
1
PSYC1101
Psychology 1A
nd
Year 3
Semester
2
The topics in the purple cells are the core Psychology topics that you need to take each year. The
topics in the orange and yellow cells can be moved around depending on how they fit with the course
rule and timetable availability.
For the first three years, the major sequence in Psychology is 63 units (11 core PSYC topics and 3
PSYC3xxx option topics). The topics shaded in purple above are Core Psychology topics for the
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) for years 1, 2 and 3. In year three additional 13.5 units (three topics
– shaded in yellow) of Year 3 Psychology option topics must be chosen from the following list:
PSYC3003
PSYC3004
PSYC3005
PSYC3008
PSYC3009
PSYC3010
Introduction to Clinical Psychology (4.5 units) Semester 1
Advanced Social Psychology (4.5 units) Semester 2
Applications to Clinical and Health Psychology (4.5 units) Semester 2
Applied Cognitive Psychology (4.5 units) Semester 2
Lifespan Development in Cultural Perspective (4.5 units) Semester 1
Psychobiology of Sleep and Cognition (4.5 units) Semester 1
Students could potentially elect to take up to five Year 3 Psychology option topics in their third year of study if they
wish, by taking extra PSYC3xxx option topics as electives. Part-time students with careful planning can do all six
PSYC3xxx option topics.
1 This course only takes entry in Semester 1
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PTO for 4 (Honours) year
In order to progress to the third year of the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) program a student
must normally have achieved a GPA of 5 (an average grade of CR) in all Second Year Psychology topics
attempted. Failure to achieve the required GPA may constitute prima facie evidence of unsatisfactory
progress for the purposes of the University’s Policy on Student Progress.
In order to progress to the fourth year of the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) program a student
must normally have achieved a GPA of 5.25 in all Third Year Psychology topics attempted. Students
who fail to achieve the required GPA or choose not to continue to the fourth year of the program may
apply to graduate with the Bachelor of Psychological Science.
Students cannot proceed to any topics in the fourth year unless they have completed 108 units (24
topics) constituting the requirements for the first three years as outlined on the previous page.
Also note that the fourth year can only be started in semester one, there is no mid-year
commencement. The fourth year can be undertaken full-time or part-time (coursework [PSYC7056A,
PSYC7056B, PSYC7006, PSYC7007] in the first year, with the thesis [PSYC7002A, PSYC7002B] in the
second year).
Year 4
(Honours
year)
Semester
1
PSYC7002A
Psychology Honours
Thesis
PSYC7056A
Research and Practice
in Psychology Part 1
PSYC7006
Contemporary Issues
in Psychology
Semester
2
PSYC7002B
Psychology Honours
Thesis
PSYC7056B
Research and Practice
in Psychology Part 2
PSYC7007
Applications of
Psychology
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SECTION 2: CHOOSING YOUR TOPICS FOR ENROLMENT
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
To meet the first year requirements of your degree as a Psychology (Honours)
student you must complete:

three first level psychology topics
These are:
PSYC 1101 Psychology 1A
(Semester 1)
PSYC 1106 Research Methods I
(Semester 1)
PSYC 1102 Psychology 1B
(Semester 2)
Plus

two first level topics from one of the 12 Behavioural Science second major
areas
The first level topics available in each of the second major areas are listed on
pages 7 - 9. Both topics must be from the same area. Depending on their
availability, you may enrol in the two topics in the same semester or one in each
semester.
Plus

three topics as electives
Electives are individual topics which add breadth to your degree. Electives can
be selected from any area of study across the University provided that you meet
any pre-requisites.
To search for possible elective topics, go to the Flinders University webpage,
select <Current Students> then <Courses, topics and timetable> then <search
topics>. This will allow you to select a Subject Area from the drop down menu
(for example History), and if you insert a 1 in the Topic Number box and then
click <Display Topics> you will be given a listing of the available first year topics
in that area, and then if you click on a topic it will indicate in which semester it is
offered.
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TEMPLATE FOR FIRST YEAR ENROLMENT
Semester 1: 4 topics
1.
Core psychology topic
PSYC1101 Psychology 1A
2.
Core psychology topic
PSYC1106 Research Methods 1
3.
1st level topic – 2nd major
__________________________
4.
1st level topic
__________________________
Semester 2: 4 topics
1.
Core psychology topic
PSYC1102 Psychology 1B
2.
1st level topic – 2nd major
__________________________
3.
1st level topic
__________________________
4.
1st level topic
__________________________
This template represents a “normal” full-time load.
It is possible to enrol in both of your first year, second major topics in the same
semester if there is sufficient choice in first year offerings in your chosen area to
allow it.
It is your responsibility to make sure that the lecture times for the topics you choose
do not clash. When you enrol online you will also register in lectures and
tutorials/practicals. A visual template will alert you to timetable clashes. Most topics
offer a choice of times for tutorials/practical classes.
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SECTION 3: BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE SECOND MAJOR SEQUENCES
1. Representatives from the second major areas will be available for academic
counselling at the Pre-enrolment Information Session at 11.00am on 20 January
2013 in North Theatre 3 (Social Sciences North building).
2. A list of second major areas is provided below.
*Page 10 gives two example patterns of full-time enrolment in the Bachelor of
Psychology(Honours).
Artificial Intelligence
Topic
COMP
COMP
COMP
Number
1001
1101
1102
Topic Name
Fundamentals of Computing
Information and Communications Technology 1A
Computer Programming 1
Sem
1
1
2
Biological Sciences
Topic Number
BIOL
1101
Plus one of
BIOL
1102*
BIOL
1112
BIOL
1711
Topic Name
Evolution of Biological Diversity
Sem
2
Molecular Basis of Life
Biology and Society
Recommended elective topic
Introduction to Animal Behaviour
1
2
1
*BIOL1102 Molecular Basis of Life enables a greater choice of topics in year 2 or year 3.
Criminal Justice
Topic
CRIM
CRIM
Number
1101
1102
Topic Name
Crime and Criminology
Criminal Justice System
Sem
1
2
Disability and Developmental Education
Topic
DSRS
DSRS
Number
1209
1201
Topic Name
Human Diversity
Perspectives of Disability and Rehabilitation
Sem
1
2
-8-
Health Studies
Topic Number
HLTH 1305
HLTH 1306
Topic Name
Health Practitioner Practice 1
Health Practitioner Practice 2
Sem
1
2
Legal Studies
Topic Number
LEGL 1101
LEGL 1102
Topic Name
Australian Justice System
Contentious Justice Issues
Sem
1
2
Management
Topic
BUSN
BUSN
Number
1011
1012
Topic Name
Accounting for Managers
Management, People and Organisations
Sem
1 or 2
1
Neuroscience
Topic
BIOL
BIOL
Number
1101
1102
Topic Name
Evolution of Biological Diversity
Molecular Basis of Life
Sem
2
1
Philosophy
Two topics from:
Topic Number
PHIL 1010
PHIL 1030
PHIL 1060
Topic Name
Mind and World*
The Individual and Society
Critical Reasoning
Sem
1
2
1
*This topic is especially suitable for Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) students.
Public Policy
Topic
POLI
POLI
Number
1003
1012
Topic Name
An Introduction to Democracy and Government
Introduction to Political Ideas and Public Policy
Sem
1
2
Sociology
Topic
SOCI
SOCI
Number
1010
1001
Topic Name
Sociology of Everyday Life
Issues in Sociology
Sem
1
2
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Women’s Studies
Topic
WMST
And
WMST
Number
1001
Topic Name
Sex, Gender and Identities in Australia
1002
Gender, Power and Change: Introducing Feminist
Debates
Sem
1
2
Or
One of the above topics plus one First Year topic from any Bachelor of Arts major or minor
sequence (excluding Psychology).
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Example 1: a student who is interested in Health Studies but keeping options open in
Biology and Neuroscience
Semester 1: 4 topics
1.
Core psychology topic
PSYC1101 Psychology 1A
2.
Core psychology topic
PSYC1106 Research Methods 1
3.
1st level topic - 2nd major
HLTH1305 Health Practitioner Practice 1
4.
1st level Elective topic
BIOL1102 Molecular Basis of Life
Semester 2: 4 topics
1.
Core psychology topic
PSYC1102 Psychology 1B
2.
1st level topic - 2nd major
HLTH1306 Health Practitioner Practice 2
3.
1st level Elective topic
BIOL1101 Evolution of Biological Diversity
4.
1st level Elective topic
choose a topic of interest
Example 2: a student who is interested in Management and Sociology
Semester 1: 4 topics
1.
Core psychology topic
PSYC1101 Psychology 1A
2.
Core psychology topic
PSYC1106 Research Methods 1
3.
1st level topic - 2nd major
4.
1st level Elective topic
BUSN1012 Management, People and
Organisations
SOCI11010 Sociology of Everyday life
Semester 2: 4 topics
1.
Core psychology topic
PSYC1102 Psychology 1B
2.
1st level topic - 2nd major
BUSN1101 Accounting for Managers
3.
1st level Elective topic
SOCI1001 Issues in Sociology
4.
1st level Elective topic
choose a topic of interest
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SECTION 4: ACADEMIC COUNSELLING AND ENROLMENT
Stage 1: Academic Counselling
Academic counsellors are listed below and will be available at the pre-enrolment
Information Session at 11.00am, 20 January 2014 in 11.00am on 20 January 2013 in
North Theatre 3 (Social Sciences North building).
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) students should contact:
Dr Paul Williamson
Director of Studies: Bachelor of Psychology (Hons)
Email: paul.williamson@flinders.edu.au
Phone: (08) 8201 3644
Room: 371 Social Sciences North Building
Also available:
Mr Geoff Fraser
Deputy Director of Studies: all undergraduate Psychology degrees
Email: geoff.fraser@flinders.edu.au
Phone: (08) 8201 2469
Room: 386 Social Sciences North Building
If you need further consultation after the pre-enrolment session please contact the
relevant academic staff member for an appointment, or email
psychology@flinders.edu.au
Stage 2: On-Line Enrolment
INFORMATION REGARDING ENROLMENT CAN BE OBTAINED AT THE
FOLLOWING WEB-SITE: www.flinders.edu.au/enrolling/index.cfm
SECTION 5: AMENDMENT TO ENROLMENT
After your initial enrolment, you may change the topics in which you are enrolled. It
is possible to withdraw from enrolment in a topic without penalty provided this is
done before a specified date. It is also possible to enrol in a new topic up to a
certain date. Students are advised to note the critical dates which are listed on the
current students page of the Flinders University website.
As with initial enrolment, amendment to enrolment is done via the online
enrolment procedure.
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SECTION 6: CROSS INSTITUTIONAL STUDY
In the elective component of the degree, students may include topics offered at other
tertiary institutions, in particular Adelaide University and the University of South
Australia. Further information on cross institutional study can be obtained from the
Director of Studies for your degree.
SECTION 7: CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS STUDY
If you have studied at the tertiary level before, it may be possible to gain credit
towards your Bachelor of Psychology (Hons) degree on the basis of topics you have
completed in another award. Please check the following webpage for information
about applying for credit transfer.
http://www.flinders.edu.au/future-students/how-to-apply/credit-transfers.cfm
Students are responsible for amending their enrolment, if required, once credit has
been granted.
SECTION 8: HECS INFORMATION
Some of the non-Psychology areas fall in different HECS bands and this may impact
on the amount of HECS you are liable to pay.
For further information, refer to the Fee and HECS Information booklets you would
have received as part of your enrolment package or from the Fees web page:
http://www.flinders.edu.au/enrolling/fee-information/fee-index.cfm