Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) 2022 Psychology Specialisation
Program requirements
The program and course requirements set out the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete this program.
You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.
What do the different requirements mean?
- Core - all students must complete this course
- Compulsory for major/specialisation - all students must complete this course
- Prerequisite for major/specialisation - a course required for this major/specialisation
- Required for Major/specialisation - a course required for this major/specialisation
- Elective - an elective course from the course list, or as permitted by the program rules
Students commencing in Semester 2 (July intake)
The study planners provided outline the order of courses to be completed from semester 1 to semester 2. The planners identify semester offerings and in many instances, will be the same for students commencing the program from semester 2. You should check the course offerings to ensure that you are completing the courses in a way that ensures your progression in the program.
If the course sequencing in the planner does not work for you, please contact the School or book an appointment with an academic advisor to obtain individual advice.
Year 1
Students who complete PSYC1040 and PSYC2010 towards the Psychology single major or specialisation are exempt from STAT1201.
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| BAdvSc(Hons) core course1 - complete 4 units | |
SCIE1100 Advanced Theory and Practice in Science | SCIE1200 Introduction to Science Research
|
| Prerequisite courses for specialisation - complete 4 units | |
| NEUR10203 The Brain and Behavioural Sciences | PSYC10302 Introduction to Psychology: Developmental, Social & Clinical Psychology |
| Compulsory course for specialisation - complete 2 units | |
| Refer to Semester 2 for compulsory course for specialisation. | PSYC10401, 3 Psychological Research Methodology I |
| Elective courses - choose 6 units | |
4 units from program electives or general electives Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. | 2 units from program electives or general electives Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. |
Additional Information:
- Students who complete PSYC1040 and PSYC2010 towards the Psychology single major or specialisation are exempt from STAT1201.
- Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
- Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
Year 2
Students who complete PSYC1040 and PSYC2010 towards the Psychology single major or specialisation are exempt from STAT1201.
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Compulsory course for specialisation - complete 2 units | |
| PSYC20101, 2 Psychological Research Methodology II | Compulsory course for specialisation available in Semester 1 only. |
| Elective courses for specialisation - choose 4 units | |
| NEUR20202 Neuroscience for Psychologists | PSYC20402 Social & Organisational Psychology |
| PSYC20302 Developmental Psychology | PSYC20502 Learning & Cognition |
| Elective courses - choose 10 units | |
Program elective or general elective3 Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. | Program elective or general elective3 Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. |
Additional Information:
- Students who complete PSYC1040 and PSYC2010 towards the Psychology single major or specialisation are exempt from STAT1201.
- Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
- Number of electives in each semester is dependent on course selection for Level 2 elective courses for specialisation. Students must complete 8 units per semester.
Year 3
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Compulsory course for specialisation - complete 2 units | |
| Compulsory course for specialisation available in Semester 2 only. | PSYC3020 Measurement in Psychology |
| Elective courses for specialisation - choose 6 units | |
| NEUR3192 Sensory Neuroscience | NEUR3302 Cognitive Neuroscience |
| NEUR3272 The Neuroscience of Social Behaviour | PSYC3032 Topics in Social Psychology |
| PSYC3052 Judgment & Decision-Making | PSYC3062 Introduction to Human Factors |
| PSYC3102 Psychopathology | PSYC3082 Psychotherapies and Counselling |
| PSYC3262 Evolutionary Approaches to Human Behaviour | PSYC3122 Attitudes & Social Cognition |
| PSYC3312 Parenting and Family Psychology | PSYC3132 The New Psychology of Health |
| PSYC3202 Industrial & Organisational Psychology | |
| PSYC3282 Developmental Perspectives on the Origins of Human Culture | |
| Elective courses - choose 8 units | |
Program elective or general elective1 Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. | Program elective or general elective1 Refer to BAdvSc(Hons) course list for course selection. |
Additional Information:
- Number of electives in each semester is dependent on course selection for Level 3 elective courses for specialisation. Students must complete 8 units per semester.
Year 4 - Honours
If you are interested in an honours year in a discipline that is not aligned with your specialisation, please contact the Science Student and Academic Administration Team for advice.
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Honours compulsory course for specialisation - complete 4 units | |
| PSYC4050 Psychological Research Methodology IV | PSYC4121 The Scientist-Practitioner Model |
| Honours elective courses for specialisation - choose 8 units | |
| PSYC40711 Individual Research Thesis (8 units) | |
| PSYC40911 Team Research Thesis (6 units) | PSYC42212,3 Work and Research in Applied Psychology (2 units) |
| Honours elective courses for specialisation - Choose 2 units | |
| PSYC48812 Advanced Topics in Psychology I | PSYC48852 Advanced Topics in Psychology V |
| PSYC48822 Advanced Topics in Psychology II | PSYC48862 Advanced Topics in Psychology VI |
| PSYC48832 Advanced Topics in Psychology III | PSYC48872 Advanced Topics in Psychology VII |
| PSYC48842 Advanced Topics in Psychology IV | PSYC48882 Advanced Topics in Psychology VIII |
| Honours elective courses for specialisation - Choose 2 units | |
| PSYC41812 Applied Social Psychology | PSYC4191 Improving Human Performance |
| PSYC42112 From Classic to Contemporary Topics in Organisational Psychology | PSYC4982 Current Issues in Psychology II |
| PSYC4981 Current Issues in Psychology 1 | |
Additional information
- Code for full-time students in year long courses commencing in Semester 1. Students must re-enrol in the same code in Semester 2.
- Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
- Course only available to students enrolled in the Team Research Thesis.