Psychology is a discipline of both scientific research and applied practice. As a science, psychology is concerned with the study of behaviour and its underlying mental and neural processes. Topics of study include learning, memory, cognition, perception, motivation, life-span development, personality, social interactions, and abnormal psychology. Psychology has many areas of application, especially in clinical, correctional, counselling, educational, and organisational settings. In addition, people with training in psychology pursue careers in academic research, health research, developmental disabilities and rehabilitation, ergonomics, occupational health and safety, personnel selection, training, and management, vocational guidance, and marketing. The fourth year of the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) program, comprises an honours year consisting of completion of a 30 unit of credit independent research project completed under the guidance of an academic supervisor, and 18 units of credit of advanced level coursework. The research project may be undertaken in most areas of psychology including: psychopathology; behavioural neuroscience; cognitive science; cognition and perception; forensic psychology; organisational psychology; and social, personality and developmental psychology. Students can indicate their preferred research areas but cannot be guaranteed the supervisor of their choice. The Honours coursework requirement includes content that encompasses history, professional ethics, evidence-based practice and advanced coverage of selected contemporary issues in psychology that reflect the expertise and research specialisations of School staff. The research project culminates in and is assessed by a written thesis. This thesis is assessed independently by two academics, neither of which is the student's supervisor. Where there is a discrepancy in the marks between the two assessors, a third assessor may be engaged. Program Structure Students must complete 192 UOC as a standalone program. 1. 96 UoC of PSYC courses (Stage 1 - 3) 2. 48 UoC Honours in Psychology (Stage 4) 3. 36 UOC Free electives (These courses can be taken from any Faculty of the University). 4. 12 UOC General Education courses