Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology

• To provide advanced fourth year training in psychology.
• To prepare learners for professional training (M Psych and MA Research).
• To provide learners with appropriate training for registration as Psychometrist with the Professional Board for Psychology.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

The institution conducts RPL in terms of the policy and guidelines of the institution to recognise other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. In cases where learners do not comply with the formal admission requirements, the institution applies its RPL policy.

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is

• Bachelor of Arts, NQF Level 7.

Learners will be

1. Identifying and solving problems using critical thinking: The programme trains students to identify psychological problems (assessment). An understanding of central methods of interventions within psychology is also achieved.
2. Working effectively with others in organisational/team structures: The programme provides opportunities for students to work in a team and in community settings/organisations through some of the courses, such as community psychology.
3. Organising and managing activities effectively: Students gain some skills and experience in managing a project, including a research and community intervention based project.
4. Collecting, analysing, organising and evaluating information: Students are required to carry out a research project for the research paper and will be involved in such information-processing as part of the skill of assessment as well.
5. Communicating effectively: The programme is largely seminar and discussion based which affords student the frequent opportunity to communicate within a group situation, both as a presenter and within classroom debates and discussions.
6. Using science and technology effectively and critically: Students gain skills in technological equipment of use in their profession, such as computer processing, computer statistical packages, visual and audio tape recording, etc.
7. A contextual understanding: There is a strong emphasis in the course on community and contextual theoretical and methodological understanding of psychological problems. This focus is integrated into all courses.
8. Contributing to the personal development of the learner: The process of developing skills in psychology involves a strong focus on personal development and self-understanding in order to be effective as a helping-agent.

Integrated Assessment

• For all modules by the Psychology Department in the programme, a system of ongoing evaluation will be used via tests, assignments and examinations. Each module will be assessed by means of continuous assessment (50%) and final assessment (50%).