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.

Note: This plan has had changes from 2022, please refer to the program and course requirements.

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

Note: This plan has had changes from 2022, please refer to the program and course requirements.

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
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 major - complete 4 units
NEUR10203 The Brain and Behavioural Sciences

PSYC10302 Introduction to Psychology: Developmental, Social & Clinical Psychology

Compulsory course for major - complete 2 units
Refer to Semester 2 for compulsory course for major.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:

  1. Students who complete PSYC1040 and PSYC2010 towards the Psychology single major or specialisation are exempt from STAT1201.
  2. Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester. 
  3. Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.

Year 2

Note: This plan has had changes from 2022, please refer to the program and course requirements.

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Compulsory course for major - complete 2 units
PSYC20101, 2 Psychological Research Methodology IICompulsory course for major available in Semester 1 only.
Elective courses for major - choose 4 units
NEUR20202  Neuroscience for PsychologistsPSYC20402 Social & Organisational Psychology
PSYC20302 Developmental PsychologyPSYC20502 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:

  1. Students who complete PSYC1040 and PSYC2010 towards the Psychology single major or specialisation are exempt from STAT1201.
  2. Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
  3. Number of electives in each semester is dependent on course selection for Level 2 elective courses for major. Students must complete 8 units per semester. 

Year 3

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Compulsory course for major - complete 2 units
Compulsory course for major available in Semester 2 only.PSYC3020 Measurement in Psychology
Elective courses for major - choose 6 units
NEUR3192 Sensory NeuroscienceNEUR3302 Cognitive Neuroscience
NEUR3272 The Neuroscience of Social BehaviourPSYC3032 Topics in Social Psychology
PSYC3052 Judgment & Decision-MakingPSYC3062 Introduction to Human Factors
PSYC3102 PsychopathologyPSYC3082 Psychotherapies and Counselling
PSYC3262 Evolutionary Approaches to Human BehaviourPSYC3122 Attitudes & Social Cognition
PSYC3312 Parenting and Family PsychologyPSYC3132 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:

  1. Number of electives in each semester is dependent on course selection for Level 3 elective courses for major. Students must complete 8 units per semester.