Psychology // Structure

Psychology is available as both a 125 point APAC accredited major and as a 75 point (non-accredited) minor sequence of study within the BA.

Students wishing to undertake further professional training in Psychology must take the prescribed 125 point APAC accredited Psychology major sequence consisting of 8 core Psychology subjects across levels 1-3, and 2 elective Psychology subjects at level 3. All Psychology undergraduate subjects are worth 12.5 credit points.

Students intending to complete the APAC accredited Psychology major sequence must note that 25 points of level 2/3 subjects are required to be taken within the breadth component of the degree, and should factor this into their course planning - see sample course plans:

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This major requires the completion of:

• 12.5 credit points of Level 1 core subjects - Group A
• 12.5 credit points of Level 1 core subjects - Group B
• 50 credit points of Level 2 core subjects
• 25 credit points of Level 3 core subjects
• 25 credit points of Level 3 electives
• Note: 25 points of level 2/3 subjects in this major are required to be taken within the breadth component of the degree

Level 1 core subjects

Level 1 core subjects - Group A

Level 1 core subjects - Group B

Level 2 core subjects

Level 3 subjects

Level 3 core subjects

Note: For mid-year intake full-time students, due to the pre-requisite and subject availability you must undertake PSYC30013 in your fourth semester before you can progress onto PSYC30021.

Level 3 electives

Please note: Students may take no more than 125 points (10 subjects) in any one discipline area in the Bachelor of Arts.

Level 3 subjects build on the skills and knowledge obtained at Level 2. For example, Trends in Personality and Social Psychology builds on Personality and Social Psychology builds on Personality and Social Psychology at Level 2. Memory, Perception and Cognition builds on Cognitive Psychology at Level 2. Social and Emotional Development and Development of the Thinking Child build on Developmental Psychology at Level 2. Neuroscience and the Mind and The Integrated Brain build on Biological Psychology at Level 2. The remaining Level 3 subjects draw on knowledge acquired across Level 2 subjects.

Further information on the structure of the accredited psychology sequence is available on the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences website:

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