HELP-Flinders University Bachelor of Psychological Science (Hons) (Joint Degree)
HELP University’s Department of Psychology and Flinders University’s School of Psychology jointly offer the Bachelor of Psychological Science and Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) degree. This historic joint degree, the first of its kind in Asia, allows students to complete a three-year degree or a four-year honours degree in Malaysia which is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). This accreditation allows graduates of this programme to apply directly to any Australian or New Zealand university to continue with their PhD or Masters studies.
This programme is available for students who have completed their pre-university studies and also for HELP Bachelor of Psychology students. HELP Bachelor of Psychology students are eligible to apply to transfer into Year 2 or Year 3 of this programme. Students who obtain a minimum GPA of 5.25 (out of 7) in the third year of the Bachelor of Psychological Science degree will be eligible to enter into Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours).
Course Aims
The aims of this course are to develop knowledge of the factors influencing human behaviour and experience, and to provide skills for the application of this knowledge to issues in the real world. Graduates will develop core knowledge in psychological theory and research to prepare them for possible entry into an Honours programme in psychology.The course provides comprehensive knowledge of such fields as learning, motivation, personality, emotion, development across the lifespan, social and cultural influences, biological influences, and mental health. Also integral to the course is the development of critical thinking and research skills, and an understanding of the ethical responsibilities of researchers and psychology clinicians.
For more information on entry requirements, programme pathways, subjects listing and to get to know the faculty, please download our brochure.
Subject Listing (Year 1)
CORE SUBJECTS
- Introduction to Psychology 1 (Biopsychology, Individual Differences, Cognitive Psychology)
- Introduction to Psychology 2 (Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Abnormal Psychology)
- Introduction to Quantitative Methods 1
- Introduction to Quantitative Methods 2
- Scientific Thinking & Academic Writing
- Career Exploration
- Contextual Intelligence
Plus (3 MPU Topics* as listed below)
Subject Listing (Year 2)
CORE SUBJECTS
- Advanced Quantitative Methods 1
- Advanced Quantitative Methods 2
- Social Psychology
- Human Personality
- Biopsychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Understanding & Managing Emotion
- Industrial Training
PSYCHOLOGY ELECTIVES (Select 2 papers from the following)
- Counselling Skills
- Conflict Theory and Resolution
- Human Services
- Educational Psychology
- Group Process
- Exceptional Children: Developmental Disorders
- Understanding Child Abuse and Neglect
- Qualitative Research
Plus 2 MPU Topics* as listed below
Subject Listing (Year 3)
CORE SUBJECTS
- Research Methods
- Ethics and Professional Practice in Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Psychological Assessment: Basic Principles
- Undergraduate Thesis
- Interviewing and Counselling
PSYCHOLOGY ELECTIVES (Select 4 from the following)
- Child Development in a Cultural Context
- Abnormal Psychology
- Atypical Development
- Psychology of Work
- Human Factors
- Introduction to Neuropsychology
Subject Listing (Year 4)
CORE SUBJECTS (HONOURS YEAR)
- Psychology Honours Thesis
- Research and Practice in Psychology : Part 1
- Research and Practice in Psychology : Part 2
- Research and Practice in Psychology : Part 3
- Contemporary Issues in Psychology
- Applications of Psychology
Entry into the 4th year of the programme is not automatic and is contingent on students obtaining a grade point average of 5.25/7 in their 3rd year modules.
