Bachelor of Science - Psychology Extended Major 2021
Psychology is available as a minor, major and extended major.
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
- Prerequisite for major - a course required for progression in this major
- Major compulsory - a course required for this major
- Major elective - required for the major, chosen from specific selection of courses
- Recommended - a course which complements the major, but can be substituted for an elective
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 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| BSc core course1 - complete 2 units | |
SCIE10002 Theory & Practice in Science | Refer to Semester 1 for BSc core course. |
| 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 8 units | |
4 units from program electives or general electives Refer to BSc course list for course selection. | 4 units from program electives or general electives Refer to BSc course list for course selection. |
Additional Information:
- Students who complete PSYC1040 and PSYC2010 towards the Psychology single or extended major are exempt from STAT1201.
- Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
- 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 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Compulsory courses for major - complete 10 units | |
| PSYC20101,2 Psychological Research Methodology II | PSYC20302 Developmental Psychology |
| NEUR20202 Neuroscience for Psychologists | PSYC20402 Social & Organisational Psychology |
| PSYC20502 Learning & Cognition | |
| Elective courses - choose 6 units | |
Program elective or general elective3 Refer to BSc course list for course selection. | Program elective or general elective3 Refer to BSc course list for course selection. |
Additional Information:
- Students who complete PSYC1040 and PSYC2010 towards the Psychology single or extended major are exempt from STAT1201.
- Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
- Number of electives in each semester is dependent on which semester students complete Level 2 compuslory courses for major. Students must complete 8 units per semester.
Year 3
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Compulsory course for major - complete 6 units | |
| PSYC3010 Psychological Research Methodology III | PSYC3020 Measurement in Psychology |
| PSYC3102 Psychopathology | |
| Elective courses for major - 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 |
| PSYC3262 Evolutionary Approaches to Human Behaviour | PSYC3082 Psychotherapies and Counselling |
| PSYC3312 Parenting and Family Psychology | PSYC3122 Attitudes & Social Cognition |
| PSYC3132 The New Psychology of Health | |
| PSYC3202 Industrial & Organisational Psychology | |
| PSYC3282 Developmental Perspectives on the Origins of Human Culture | |
| Elective courses - choose 4 units | |
Program elective or general elective1 Refer to BSc course list for course selection. | Program elective or general elective1 Refer to BSc course list for course selection. |
Additional Information:
- 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.