Bachelor Of Psychology | Chisholm TAFE

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Careers you can look forward to with a psychology degree

With the Bachelor of Psychology, you could become a mental health counsellor, AOD counsellor, disability support worker. You could also take advantage of career opportunities in human resources, marketing, advertising or market research.

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Psychology plus postgraduate studies, you could become a clinical psychologist, psychological scientist or researcher in various fields, including organisational psychology, health psychology, developmental psychology and cyberpsychology.

Further study and career development

Once you successfully complete the Bachelor in Psychology, consider the following studies to become a registered psychologist:
• Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) study in psychology or cognate disciplines.
• Graduate certificates or graduate diplomas in psychology.
• Masters or doctoral qualifications in psychology or cognate disciplines, such as the Master of Clinical Psychology, Master of Social Work (Qualifying) or a PhD.

More about your learning experience in our Bachelor of Psychology

In the Bachelor of Psychology, you'll experience greater access to teaching staff because our class sizes are kept small.

Indicative enrolments for this course is 40 students.

We support your academic achievement through the Tertiary Access Program, which covers a range of topics such as digital learning, career and self-management, teamwork, communication and, academic reading and writing.

Good to know—if you exit the program after Year Two, you will be awarded an Associate Degree of Psychology.

Course structure of the Bachelor of Psychology

To complete the Bachelor of Psychology you must have already completed a relevant diploma and then must complete the 16 subjects in psychology.

A full time student will enrol in 4 subjects per semester and this will take two years to complete the bachelor degree.

Indicative workload

As a psychology student, your weekly workload per semester for 4 subjects is of12 hours of face-to-face classes plus 24 hours personal study time. Study one day per week at our Frankston Campus and one day per week online.

Your Lecturer’s

Learn from passionate teachers and guest lecturers who are members of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), including PhD and master degree holders with over 30 years of experience.

Industry engagement

We work closely with a course advisory committee comprised of academics, psychology experts and representatives from the psychology sector (many of who are Australian Psychological Society members) to ensure that you're learning the most current of scientific understanding and approaches.

Learning outcomes

A. Describe and discuss theories and research, and investigate and critically evaluate issues in the core discipline areas of psychology: history and philosophy of psychology; individual differences; psychological health and well-being; psychological disorders; learning, memory, cognition, language and perception; motivation and emotion; neuroscience and the biological bases of behaviour; lifespan developmental psychology; social psychology; culturally appropriate psychological assessment and measurement; research methods and statistics
B. Critically analyse information to generate creative solutions to solve complex problems in behavioural sciences and psychology
C. Exercise skills in independent research, theoretical analysis and critical evaluation in Psychology
D. Exhibit advanced interpersonal and collaborative skills, consistent with professional, ethical and culturally sensitive practice, when working with people from diverse backgrounds
E. Apply knowledge and skills with responsibility and accountability for their own learning and practice, individually and in collaboration with others
F. Interpret and communicate Psychological ideas, problems and arguments in modes suitable to a range of audiences using a range of media
G. Recognise the importance of the relationship between knowledge of the scientific discipline of Psychology and the application of this knowledge in the practice of Psychology, and to appreciate the importance of keeping up with recent developments and contemporary issues in Psychology.

Subjects - Year two

Introduction to Data AnalysisPSY002

Semester one

Introduction to data analysis introduces students to statistical concepts applied to experimental methods. Statistical methods can be applied to scientific disciplines such as psychology but are often used in other broad areas. The ability to understand, critique and communicate quantitative analyses are imperative to providing evidence-based findings and being able to determine the merit of data.
In this subject students will be introduced to statistical concepts including descriptive statistics, probability and variables. Students will be required to understand and communicate and critique hypothesis testing using a range of statistical techniques.

Assessment method:Short online submissions indicating students understand statistical methods, and invigilated exams in the exam period.

Thinking PsychologicallyPSY003

Semester one

Psychology as a broad discipline is constantly changing in line with new findings and a greater understanding of social, biological and personal traits and states. Understanding the evolving landscape of psychological research relies on an understanding and discussion of both the history of science, and the history and contemporary theories of psychology.
This subject will introduce students to the scientific method in its broad context and in line with historical and contemporary psychological theory. At the completion of this unit students will be able to understand and question assumptions psychologists make and apply this critical lens to several modern psychological theories and techniques.