Monash University: University Handbooks: Undergraduate Handbook 2001: Subjects indexed by faculty
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Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Humanities)/Bachelor of Social Welfare


General information

Course code: 1798
The course allows students to combine the study of psychology with the specific vocational qualifications available within the social welfare field. Students will graduate with a major in psychology that is recognised by the Australian Psychological Society, and will also possess a full welfare qualification, recognised by the Australian Institute of Welfare and Community Work.

Entry requirements

In addition to meeting standard entry requirements all applicants are required to complete a Social Welfare Course Administration Form. This form can be obtained from the School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences. Applicants will be short-listed on the basis of information contained in this form, for a more detailed selection process. Applicants are strongly advised that academic criteria are not the only ones for entry into the course. Other factors such as work experience and life experience, personal qualities and maturity are taken into account.

Professional recognition

The major sequence in psychology is a common program offered on the Caulfield, Clayton and Gippsland campuses by the Department of Psychology. The Australian Psychological Society accredited major comprises 10 six-point subjects: nine core and one elective subject. This course is also recognised by the Australian Institute of Welfare and Community Workers.

Course structure

A candidate for the double degree must fulfil the following requirements to receive the awards of Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Humanities)/Bachelor of Social Welfare:
(a) complete appropriate subjects within the course to gain at least 192 but not more than 216 points
(b) complete three core subjects (18 points):

(c) complete the prescribed sequence in social welfare subjects (96 points), psychology major sequence (54 points) and an arts minor sequence (24 points) (students who wish to take the additional subject required for registration with the Australian Psychological Society may do so as part of their elective credit points)
(d) undertake additional studies to complete the minimum 192 points needed for the double degree.

Arts minor sequences

The arts minor may be chosen from Australian studies, community studies, gender studies, history-politics, Koorie studies, mass communications, sociology or writing. An arts minor sequence requires the completion of 28 points, normally comprising a first-level sequence followed by two second-level subjects.

Sequence for on-campus students

Students should note that the study program below outlines the BA (Psychology and Humanities)/Bachelor of Social Welfare as a full-time student; obviously this program would differ slightly for part-time/distance education students.

First year
Second year
Third year
Fourth year

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