Psychology,B-PSYCH

Overview

In this course, you will learn about perception, cognition, emotion, personality, behaviour and interpersonal relationships; and how psychologists examine, explain and predict what people do as individuals and in groups.

In your first year, you’ll study interprofessional course units with students from other disciplines.

Throughout your second year you’ll further your knowledge in learning, motivation, perception, child development and social psychology.

In your third year, you’ll prepare a research proposal and develop advanced knowledge in abnormal psychology, adult development, community psychology, cognition, cross-cultural psychology, Indigenous psychology and individual differences.

Your fourth year includes a full-year research project and you’ll develop skills in program evaluation, psychological assessment and counselling.

Due to accreditation requirements, you must attain a minimum credit average in your second- and third-year core psychology units to continue into fourth year. If you don’t meet this requirement, you’ll graduate at the end of your third year with the intermediate award, Bachelor of Science (Psychology).

This can be a physically and mentally challenging course. Please familiarise yourself with the inherent requirements before applying.

Honours program

High-achieving students may be offered a place in our honours program. Please note that places are limited and competitive.

Double degree options

You can study this course as a double degree with a Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) or Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations).

What you'll learn

• apply psychological theory to evidence based practice and extend the boundaries of knowledge through research; discriminate between valid discipline knowledge and questionable esoteric theory and practice
• apply logical and rational processes to critically analyse problems and generate innovative solutions to psychological questions
• access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information and evidence from a range of sources applicable to psychology
• communicate effectively with individuals, groups and communities
• select and effectively use appropriate technologies relevant to psychological research and practice
• demonstrate ability for self directed learning and reflective practice
• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of international perspectives in psychology
• demonstrate understanding and respect for human rights and cultural diversity
• independently and collaboratively apply professional skills in an ethical manner

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

If your documents are not issued in English, an official translation from a recognised translation service must be provided.

Recognised translation services

• National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) accredited translator in Australia
• The Awarding institution
• A Notary Public Office
• The official Government body
• An official and accredited translator*

*Official translations are subject to review.

If you have undertaken previous study or work that matches the content of some of your Curtin course units, you may be able to obtain credit for recognised learning, which exempts you from studying those units.

You can apply direct online through our Applicant Portal. You can access the Applicant Portal by:

1. Navigating to the relevant course page
2. Click ‘Apply now’
3. When the pop-up window appears, select “Apply directly to Curtin University”.

If you want to package your course with a Curtin English course, you can submit your application with your course application documents to streamline the process.

If your application is successful, you will receive an offer that you will need to accept or reject.

If you accept your offer, you will receive a Confirmation of Enrolment ­– a document from Curtin that details your course, how long you will be studying the course, and the tuition fees. This document can be used for acquiring a student visa.

Apply to the Australian government for your student visa. Gaining a student visa will allow you to participate in full-time study in Australia and work up to 40 hours in a fortnight. If you’re under 18 years of age, you must have approved accommodation and welfare arrangements in place before a visa can be issued.