Departments
Department of Psychology
Academic Programmes
B.Psych Degree
| Rules for the degree of B.Psych Degree |
| Duration of the Programme |
| The Baccalaureus Psychologiae (B Psych) (Trauma Counselling) degree can be completed within a minimum of four years. |
| Requirements |
All rules pertaining to Psy 1541 and Psy 1641 apply to the BPS degree.
- Admission requirements to the BPS degree is 60% in Psy 1541 and Psy 1641 as well as a selection interview to determine suitability in becoming a Psychologist.
- Credits for 1 st year Psychology modules are 28.
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Under-Graduate Modules
Level 2
| Quantitative Research Metodology |
BPS2541 |
14 credits |
| Human Development |
PSY2542 |
14 credits |
| Quantitative Research Practicum |
BPS2511 |
13.5 credits |
| Introduction to Applied Psychopathology (Trauma) |
BPS2641 |
14 credits |
| Mental Health Promotion Practicum |
BPS2611 |
13.5 credits |
| Total |
69 credits |
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Level 3
| Advanced Personology |
BPS3541 |
14 credits |
| Applied Therapeutic Intervention (Trauma) |
BPS3542 |
14 credits |
| Applied Counselling Techniques Practicals |
BPS3511 |
13.5 credits |
| Psychometrics |
BPS3641 |
14 credits |
| Qualitative Research Methodology |
BPS3642 |
13.5 credits |
| Psychometric Practicals |
BPS3611 |
14 credits |
| Total |
83 credits |
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Plus
Univerisity Core Modules 60 credits Plus
Sociology: Levels 1 - 3 or
Philosophy: Levels 1 -3 or
Anthropology: Levels 1 - 3 or
Social Work: Level 1 -3 or
Criminology: 1 - 3 or
Youth Studies: 1 -3 OR
Any other appropriate three-year programme approved of by the Department of Psychology =120 Credits.
Total Undergraduate Credits = 130
Prerequisite to level 4 is a total of 360 credits must be accumulated before registering for level 4.
Postgraduate Modules
| Advanced Research Methodology |
BPS5521 |
10 credits |
| Child & Adolescent Development: Advanced Course |
BPS5522 |
10 credits |
| Advanced Psychopathology |
BPS5523 |
10 credits |
| Trauma & Crisis Counselling |
BPS5621 |
10 credits |
| Advanced Psychological Assessment |
BPS5622 |
10 credits |
| Clinical Practical (Internship) |
BPS5742 |
10 credits |
| Total |
60 credits |
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Plus
One of the following elective modules
| Study of Intergroup Relations |
BPS 5524 |
10 credits |
| Study of Sexuality |
BPS 5525 |
10 credits |
| Neuropsychology |
BPS 5526 |
10 credits |
| Psychology of Gender |
BPS 5527 |
10 credits |
| Community Psychology |
BPS 5623 |
10 credits |
| Psychology of Change |
BPS 5624 |
10 credits |
| Health Psychology |
BPS 5625 |
10 credits |
| Adult Development: Advanced Course |
BPS 5626 |
10 credits |
| Research Project |
BPS 5711 |
10 credits |
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Master of Psychology ( PSY 6741)
Admission Requirements:
- An approved Honours or B. Psych degree, recognized by this University, recognised by this University.
- An average examination mark of 60% in all exam papers, and/or
- Approval by the Head of Department.
A dissertation of an appropriate quality and on an approved subject is required.
Participation in a series of seminars and lectures arranged by the department.
Please note: Additional requirements as determined by the Health Professsions Council of South Africa are to be fulfilled for registration with this Council.
Doctor of Philosophy (PSY 7741)
A thesis on an approved subject based on original research required. All rules and regulations applicable to Masters and Doctoral degrees must be observed.
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