Bachelor of Psychology (Hons)

• Satisfactory completion of Swinburne’s English Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 75%, all skills 70%;
• A minimum IELTS overall band of 7.0 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 7.0;
• TOEFL iBT (internet-based) minimum score of 95, with a reading band no less than 20 and writing band no less than 22;
• Pearson (PTE) 66 (no communicative skills less than 58);
• Other equivalent quaifications.

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), graduates will be able to:

1. Systematically review and critically evaluate research from a variety of sources to inform their knowledge and conceptual understandings in social and behavioural sciences, and psychology.
2. Formulate arguments that are fit for purpose and demonstrate an understanding of the relevant theories and evidence in behavioural studies and psychology.
3. Critically analyse information to generate creative solutions to solve complex problems in the area of social and behavioural sciences and psychology.
4. Define and integrate theoretical principles and apply these in their disciplinary areas of expertise.
5. Apply knowledge and skills with responsibility and accountability for their own learning and practice, individually and in collaboration with others.
6. Interpret and communicate ideas, problems and arguments in modes suitable to a range of audiences using a range of media.
7. Coherently articulate a line of reasoning demonstrating cultural sensitivity and apply a framework to analyse and offer solutions to ethical dilemmas in local and international context.
8. Demonstrate an advanced level of knowledge about the theories and research methods in psychology.
9. Analyse, consolidate, synthesise and evaluate psychology knowledge with a considerable degree of intellectual independence.
10. Design and conduct a coherent, substantial, independent research project and successfully execute it in a timely and self-directed manner.
11. Communicate and defend psychological arguments to specialist and non-specialist audiences in oral and written form.
12. Apply psychological theories, research principles and skills in order to problem-solve in a range of research settings and contexts.
13. Practice ethical awareness, collegiality and respect in academic and professional contexts.
14. Plan and manage their own time and project work effectively by prioritising competing demands and deadlines.