Course code: 1719 + Gippsland campus + HECS fees applicable + Attendance compulsory for some units
The
Bachelor of Behavioural Science is designed for students who wish to complete a
major in psychology in conjunction with units available in a number of
faculties such as arts, business and economics, information technology or
science. It is especially appropriate for science-oriented students wishing to
support their studies in psychology with those in related sciences such as
biochemistry, statistics or computing. (The course structure is currently being
revised and is expected to include the option of undertaking a major in
behavioural studies.)
Psychology is described as the science of behaviour, and the psychology major
sequence offered by the Department of Psychology emphasises this scientific
orientation. Regardless of whether students wish to pursue a career in
professional psychology, such as counselling or clinical psychology, in a
research career in psychology, or in the application of psychology to other
fields, a firm understanding of the scientific discipline of psychology is an
essential starting point.
The
major sequence in psychology is a common program offered by off-campus learning
mode on the Caulfield, Clayton and Gippsland campuses by the Department of
Psychology.
The APS (Australian Psychological Society)-accredited major comprises 10
six-point units: nine core units and one elective unit. Some third-year
electives may be undertaken at second-year level, providing prerequisites and
corequisites are met.
Applicants should satisfy minimum entrance requirements as outlined in the general section on admissions in this guide or alternative category entry requirements (please refer to the section on admission for details).
All applicants should be able to undertake a minimum workload of four units (24 points) per year via off-campus learning. Off-campus learning students should note that this represents a 50 per cent workload, which would preclude eligibility for Austudy (Austudy requires students to be enrolled in a minimum 75 per cent workload in each semester).
Applicants should note the compulsory on-campus attendance requirements of psychology units.
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SUBJECT TO APPROVAL
The course of study is normally six years by off-campus learning. The Bachelor
of Behavioural Science requires students to complete at least 144 points
of credit including the following:
(a) a major (first, second and third level) in psychology (60 points), or
a major in behavioural studies (48 points)
(b) an arts minor (24 points)
(c) a minimum of eight and a maximum of 10 first-level units, including
three arts sequences from the School of Humanities, Communications and Social
Sciences
(d) a minimum of 36 points at third-year level including those completed
in the major(s)
(e) an additional 48 - 60 points of electives (depending on which major
is selected from (a)) of required credit to complete the degree, of which a
maximum of 48 points can be chosen from another faculty. Elective units may be
used to upgrade your arts minor to a second major, or complete a second major
or two minors from other faculities. For example: applied biology, applied
statistics, applied chemistry, human physiology, mathematics and modelling,
resource and environmental management, accounting, business law, economics,
management, marketing, computing, information systems and visual arts.
Refer to the Bachelor of Arts entry for details on the major.
Refer to the Bachelor of Arts entry for details.
* MINOR ONLY.
Details of the various arts sequences and the first-level units offered within
them are included under the entry for the Bachelor of Arts.
Some recommended first-level units from other faculties are shown below. Additional information on the studies suggested, content and upper-level units can be obtained from the relevant sections of this guide, the undergraduate handbook and course advisers.
Recommended units to complement the science sequences:
The management major includes two streams with different vocational orientations - business and employment relations. An additional sequence can be studied in the BBSc in the latter, which would combine well with a psychology or behavioural studies major to provide an ideal basis for a career in human resource management.
The marketing major includes studies in consumer behaviour, promotion and sales management and would be a suitable complement to a psychology or behavioural studies major.
Students
entering the degree should normally enrol in four units in the first year, two
in each semester. These should normally include two first-level sequences of
two units.
Students entering the degree are encouraged to plan the equivalent of their
first year of full-time study, which will normally be studied over two years
part-time. This should include two first-level units in psychology, and at
least two first-level units in a discipline that can be used as additional
sequence/s.
Assessment is usually a combination of laboratory reports, assignments and examinations.
Students
with a previously completed degree may apply for credit up to a maximum of
one-third of the degree. Students with partially completed tertiary studies may
apply for credit up to a maximum of one-half of the degree. The onus is on the
student to provide transcripts of results, course records and details of course
content and duration, including extracts from relevant handbooks.
Credit will not be granted for studies completed more than 10 years prior to
the date of enrolment in the current course. Credit will not be granted for
upper-level psychology studies in sequences not accredited by the Australian
Psychological Society.
For further information, contact the administrative officer, School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences, telephone (03) 5122 6339 or (03) 9902 6339, or email humcass.info@arts.monash.edu.au.
Completed applications are to be forwarded to the Admissions Officer, School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences, Monash University Gippsland Campus, Churchill, Victoria 3842, by 27 September 2002 to be considered for a first-round offer.
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