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Bachelor of Psychology (BPsych)

 

Bachelor of Psychology


These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.

Course Resolutions

1 Course codes

Code

 Course title
LH013/LH042 Bachelor of Psychology

2 Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for this course is full time or part time according to candidate choice.

3 Admission to candidature

Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Sydney is either on the basis of completion of secondary study via the NSW Higher School Certificate, leading to the award of an Australian Tertiary Admission Ranking (ATAR) or equivalent (and subject to special admissions provisions as set out in the Coursework Rule), or on the basis of Mature Age Admission as set out in the Admissions chapter of the Coursework Rule.

4 Requirements for award

(1)
The units of study which may be taken for the degree are set out in Table I from the Faculty of Science and the Table A from the Faculty of Arts. The Dean may permit a student of exceptional merit who is admitted to the Faculty of Science Talented Student Program to undertake units of study within the Faculty other than those specified in Table 1.
(2)
To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), students must successfully complete 192 credit points, comprising all common requirements and units from either Arts or Science.
(3)
Common requirements for all students
(a)
no more than 60 credit points of junior units of study;
(b)
a minimum of 12 credit points of junior Psychology units of study, with a minimum average mark of 65;
(c)
24 credit points of intermediate Psychology units of study (PSYC2011, PSYC2012, PSYC2013, PSYC2014), with a minimum average mark of 75;
(d)
a minimum of 30 credit points of senior Psychology units of study which must include PSYC3010, PSYC3018 and one unit of study selected from PSYC3011, PSYC3012, PSYC3013 or PSYC3014, with a minimum average mark of 75;
(e)
48 credit points of Psychology Honours units of study from the Honours units of study table.
(4)
Units from Arts or Science
(a)
Students must complete a minimum of 96 credit points from Science subject areas in Table 1 before progression to Honours; including:
(i)  a minimum of 12 credit points from the Science subject areas of Mathematics and Statistics; and
(ii)  a minimum of 12 credit points of Junior units of study from Science subject areas other than Psychology and Mathematics and Statistics; or
(b)
Students must complete a major in Arts as set out in the course resolution for Bachelor of Arts degree before progression to Honours; and ensuring a minimum of 60 credit points of units of study from Table A.

5 Progression rules

(1)
Students must achieve a minimum average mark of 65 in junior Psychology units of study and a minimum average mark of 75 in both intermediate and senior Psychology units of study in order to progress to the final Honours year.
(2)
Students who fail to maintain the required average in Psychology units of study specified above will be transferred to either the Bachelor of Science or the Bachelor of Arts in their next year of enrolment with full credit for the units of study completed.
(3)
Students who complete all course requirements to the end of the third year, but fail to achieve the required average in Psychology units in order to progress to the Honours year will be awarded the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts.
(4)
Completion of the honours year in Psychology is a requirement for the award of the Bachelor of Psychology.
(5)
To qualify for admission to the honours year a candidate must have completed 144 credit points including the remaining common requirements and the relevant units from Arts or Science.
(6)
To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Psychology a candidate must complete 48 credit points of units of study from the Honours units of study table, with an honours mark of at least 65.

6 Award of the degree

(1)
The Bachelor of Psychology is only awarded as an honours degree. The honours degree is awarded in classes ranging from First Class to Third Class according to the conditions specified in the Resolutions of the Faculty of Science.
(2)
Candidates who do not achieve an honours mark of 65 or more will be awarded a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts, depending on their chosen pathway.

7 Transitional provisions

(1)
These resolutions apply to persons who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2011 and persons who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2011 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2011 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, 2016, or later date as the Faculty may, in special circumstances, approve.

Sample Bachelor of Psychology - Science Stream

Sem

Unit of study 1
& credit points

Unit of study 2
& credit points

Unit of study 3
& credit points

Unit of study 4
& credit points

Unit of study 5
& credit points

Unit of study 6
& credit points

Total

Year 1

1

PSYC1001

MATH1XXX

MATH1XXX

Science Elective 1XXX

Elective

6

3

3

6

6

24

2

PSYC1002

MATH1XXX

MATH1XXX

CHEM1XXX

Elective

6

3

3

6

6

24

Year 2

1

PSYC2011

PSYC2012

Science Elective

Elective

6

6

6

6

24

2

PSYC2013

PSYC2014

Science Elective

Elective

6

6

6

6

24

Year 3

1

PSYC3018

PSYC301X

PSYC3XXX

PSYC3XXX or Elective

6

6

6

6

24

2

PSYC3010

PSYC301X

PSYC3XXX or Elective

PSYC3XXX or Elective

6

6

6

6

24

Year 4

1

PSYC4011

PSYC4012

6

6

24

2

PSYC4013

PSYC4014

6

6

24

Total credit points: 192 Require: 192cp total, min. 12 cp Junior Psychology, min. 24cp Intermediate Psychology, min. 30cp Senior Psychology (incl. PSYC3010, PSYC3018 and at least one of PSYC 3011, 3012, 3013, 3014), min. HPSC3023 may be included as a senior Psychology unit. 48cp Honours Psychology, min. 12cp Maths, max 60cp Junior.

Total credit points:

192
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Sample Bachelor of Psychology - Arts Stream
 

Sem

Unit of study 1
& credit points

Unit of study 2
& credit points

Unit of study 3
& credit points

Unit of study 4
& credit points

Unit of study 5
& credit points

Unit of study 6
& credit points

Total

Year 1

1

PSYC1001

Arts Elective

Arts Elective

Elective

 

    

6

6

6

6

 

  

24

2

PSYC1002

Arts Elective

Arts Elective

Elective

 

    

6

6

6

6

 

  

24

Year 2

1

PSYC2011

PSYC2012

Arts Elective 2XXX or 3XXX

Elective

      

6

6

6

6

    

24

2

PSYC2013

PSYC2014

Arts Elective 2XXX or 3XXX

Arts Elective 2XXX or 3XXX

      

6

6

6

6

    

24

Year 3

1

PSYC3018

PSYC3XXX

PSYC3XXX

Arts Elective 2XXX or 3XXX

      

6

6

6

6

    

24

2

PSYC3010

PSYC3XXX

Arts Elective 2XXX or 3XXX

Arts Elective 2XXX or 3XXX

      

6

6

6

6

    

24

Year 4

1

PSYC4011

PSYC4012

          

6

6

        

24

2

PSYC4013

PSYC4014

          

6

6

        

24

Total credit points: 192 Require: 192cp total, min. 12 cp Junior Psychology, min. 24cp Intermediate Psychology, min. 30cp Senior Psychology (incl. PSYC3010, PSYC3018 and at least one of PSYC 3011, 3012, 3013, 3014), min. HPSC3023 may be included as a senior Psychology unit. 48cp Honours Psychology, min. 12cp Maths, max 60cp Junior.

Total credit points:

192
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