BA-PSYCN · Swinburne University of Technology · Bachelor degree
Bachelor of Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience
Health
- Minimum ATAR
- 70
- Full time
- 3 years
- Part time
- —
- Credit points
- 300
- Campus
- Hawthorn
- Mode
- On campus
Overview
Fascinated by the brain-behaviour connection? Look to a psychology degree that’s purpose-built for neuroscience specialisation. Study neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and neuroimaging with industry-level tools and facilities. Prepare to thrive in psychology, neuroscience, healthcare and research.
Fascinated by the brain-behaviour connection? Learn about this distinctive specialisation with our Bachelor of Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience.
First-year units
Level 1 units every student in this course takes or chooses from.
- PSY10007Brain and BehaviourThis unit introduces students to the structure and function of the brain and how it interacts with the external world to generate thoughts, emotions and behaviour. Applications in health and mental illness are also introduced as well as eth…
- STA10003Foundations of StatisticsThis unit of study enables students to develop the capacity to undertake independent statistical investigations, including the assumptions and limitations of their application. The unit will provide practical skills to allow students to mea…
- PSY10008Fundamentals of PsychologyThis unit of study provides students with a broad introduction to foundational concepts and methods in psychological science as they apply to our experiences, perceptions and behaviour as social beings, and includes coverage of developmenta…
- PSY10005Introduction to Research MethodsThis unit provides students with an understanding of different research designs and research methods for psychology and health sciences. Students will gain familiarity with the scientific method, ethical issues in research, measurement, exp…
- NEU10002NeuroscienceThis unit introduces students to the discipline of clinical neuroscience. Students will study fundamental concepts in neuroanatomy and neurophysiology with view to developing an understanding of key human brain structures, their role in beh…
- PSY10009Methods of Cognitive NeuroscienceThis unit provides an introduction to techniques used to record neurobiological correlates of cognitive function. Students will learn how these methods relate to brain structure and function and how to interpret neuroimaging data. The unit…
Course structure
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Core and major units
250 cp- PSY10007Brain and Behaviour12.5 cp
- STA10003Foundations of Statistics12.5 cp
- PSY10008Fundamentals of Psychology12.5 cp
- PSY10005Introduction to Research Methods12.5 cp
- NEU10002Neuroscience12.5 cp
- PSY10009Methods of Cognitive Neuroscience12.5 cp
- PSY20007Developmental Psychology12.5 cp
- PSY20021Sensation, Perception, and Attention12.5 cp
- PSY20022Clinical & Experimental Applications of Neuroimaging12.5 cp
- PSY20006Cognition and Human Performance12.5 cp
- PSY20016Social Psychology12.5 cp
- STA20006Analysis of Variance and Regression12.5 cp
- PSY30003Psychology Project12.5 cp
- PSY30008Psychology of Personality12.5 cp
- PSY30017Hunger, Sex, and Sleep12.5 cp
- PSY30018Measurement, Data, and Analytics in Cognitive Neuroscience12.5 cp
- PSY30013History and Philosophy of Psychology12.5 cp
- PSY30016Mental Health Diversity, Diagnosis and Treatment12.5 cp
- PSY30019Developmental, Educational and Social Neuroscience12.5 cp
- NEU30006Psychophysiology Project12.5 cp
Careers
- Research Scientist
- Rehabilitation Counsellor
- Training and Development Professional
- Disability support officer
- Drug and Alcohol case manager
- Psychologist (with further study)