- 2019

Honours

Honours research area

Commencement year

Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.

Managing faculty

Faculty of Arts

Offered by

South Africa School of Social Science

Coordinator(s)

Associate Professor Maria Damianova; maria.damianova@monash.edu

Location

South Africa

Honours studies in this area will advance students' knowledge and competencies in the discipline of psychology.

Students are required to complete 48 points of study comprising of a thesis and research and theoretical units.

Registration

Prospective students should note that the minimum requirements for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a psychologist (clinical, counselling, industrial, research, or educational) include completion of a directed master's degree in psychology, full-time approved internship of 12 months duration, as well as a successful completion of the National Examination of the Professional Board for Psychology. In addition, the HPCSA requires completion of community service in some specialisations.

Units

Units are 12 points unless otherwise indicated.

Part A. Research (24 points)

Students complete:

  • AZA4440 Psychology research project (24 points)

Part B. Coursework (24 points)

Students complete:

  • AZA4420 Adult psychopathology (6 points)
  • AZA4430 Counselling (6 points)
  • AZA4445 Social Issues in psychology (6 points)
  • AZA4480 Psychological testing and assessment (6 points)

Relevant courses

4087 Honours degree of Bachelor of Social Science