Bachelor of Science - Psychology Major
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.
Students undertaking a single major must complete an additional 2 units Level 3 course from the BSc course list (to be completed as a program elective or as part of a minor), in addition to the 8 units Level 3 courses required for their single major.
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
Students who complete PSYC1040 and PSYC2010 towards the Psychology single or extended major are exempt from STAT1201.
| 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
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Compulsory course for major - complete 2 units | |
| PSYC20101, 2 Psychological Research Methodology II | Compulsory course for major available in Semester 1 only. |
| Elective courses for major - 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 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 course selection for Level 2 elective courses for major. Students must complete 8 units per semester.
Year 3
Students undertaking a single major must complete an additional 2 units Level 3 course from the BSc course list (to be completed as a program elective or as part of a minor), in addition to the 8 units Level 3 courses required for their single major.
| 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 Neuroscience | HLTH3132 The New Psychology of Health |
| NEUR3272 The Neuroscience of Social Behaviour | NEUR3302 Cognitive Neuroscience |
| PSYC3052 Judgment & Decision-Making | PSYC3032 Topics in Social Psychology |
| PSYC3102 Psychopathology | PSYC3062 Introduction to Human Factors |
| PSYC3262 Evolutionary Approaches to Human Behaviour | PSYC3082 Psychotherapies and Counselling |
| PSYC3312 Parenting and Family Psychology | PSYC3122 Attitudes & Social Cognition |
| 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 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.