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Department of Psychology

BA HONOURS in PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMME TEMPLATE

BA Honours in Psychology – UNIZULU

BA Honours in Psychology – UNIZULU

Qualification Overview

FacultyHumanities and Social Sciences
DepartmentPsychology
Degree (Designator)Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology
CESM Category18 – Psychology
CESM 1st Qualifier1801 – Psychology, General
CESM 2nd Qualifier
Major Field of StudyPsychology
AbbreviationBA Hons (Psychology)
Qualification Code (SAQF)112691
Qualification Type120 – Bachelor Honours Degree
UNIZULU Code1HON18
NQF Exit Level8
Admission RequirementsRefer to Faculty Rules
Minimum Duration of Studies1 Year
Presentation ModeFull-time
IntakeJanuary
Registration CycleJanuary

Honours Module Structure and Composition

BA Honours Psychology Modules – UNIZULU

BA Honours in Psychology – Module Overview

Modules (NQF Level 8)

Module Code Credits Title Description
1PS511 30 Research Project Compulsory module fulfilling the research requirement. Students produce a supervised scientific research project, encouraged to aim for publication.
1PS512 15 Statistical Methods for Psychology Enhances research competencies and analytical skills, covering ethical principles and global research standards.
1PS513 15 Psychological Interventions Introduces therapeutic approaches, scope of practice, legislation, and guidelines for effective psychological interventions.
1PS514 15 Psychopathology Explores psychological disorders using DSM-V, focusing on symptom recognition and aetiological factors.
1PS515 15–20 Psychological Assessment Concepts of reliability, validity, and psychometric evaluation. Covers instruments for various contexts and practical implementation skills.
1PS516 15 Ethics in Psychology Focuses on professional conduct, ethical rules, regulations, and legal frameworks in psychology practice.
1PS517 15 Biological Psychology Introduces biological psychology and neuropsychology, emphasizing biological processes in psychological functioning.
1PSY518 15 Community Psychology Explores environmental influences on well-being, development of community psychology, and scholarly literature for professional practice.