University of Zululand UNIZULU Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (ABDEG1)

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University of Zululand UNIZULU Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (ABDEG1)

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

The Department of Psychology offers extensive academic tertiary training in the discipline of Psychology. The purpose of the degree is to develop critical conceptual skills and an in-depth understanding of human behaviour in order to apply this knowledge in various contest.All students follow the foundational path in their first, second and third years with a major in Psychology. Students are taught knowledge and skills in preparing them to become effective and important role-players in the field.Our department offers undergraduate modules in psychology, leading to a major in the discipline, and postgraduate training leading to registration as a psychologist. After the initial three year BA degree and Honours degree, students may also apply for study towards various further degrees, whose main focus is on training students to register as psychologists with the Professional Board for Psychology of the Health Professions Council of South Africa; in any of the following categories:

  • Clinical Psychology
  • Counselling Psychology
  • Educational Psychology
  • Industrial Psychology
Structure / Composition of the curriculum

The curriculum shall consist of at least 24 semester modules as follows: First year – a minimum of eight semester modules

Second year – a minimum of eight semester modules Third year – a minimum of eight semester modules



Rules
  • General rules of the Faculty of Arts Apply
  • Departmental rules
  • Health Professions Council of South Africa rules also apply for postgrad students
  • General rules for the University of Zululand.
  • The National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by Umalusi:
    • Matric full exemption
    • English HG A, B, C, or D symbol or 4, 5, 6 or 7 points
    • At least one science subject (Biology, Physics, Physiology or Mathematics (HG or SG) and an A, B, C or D symbol or 4, 5, 6 or 7 points.

 

FACULTY FACULTY OF ARTS
DEPARTMENT Psychology
Degree(Designator) Bachelor of Arts
Qualifier
MAJORS Psychology
Abbreviation BA
Qualification Code (SAQF)
UNIZULU Code
EXIT NQF LEVEL 7
 

 

Admission  Requirements



  • The National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by Umalusi:
  • Matric full exemption
  • English HG A, B, C, or D symbol or 4, 5, 6 or 7 points
  • At  least  one  science  subject  (Biology,  Physics,
  • Physiology or Mathematics (HG or SG) and an A, B,
  • C or D symbol or 4, 5, 6 or 7 points.
Minimum Credits for Admission 26 NSC points
Minimum duration of studies 3 YEARS
Presentation mode of subjects: DAY CLASSES
Intake for the qualification: JANUARY
Registration Cycle for the subjects: JANUARY
Readmission: Subject to prior performance and current applicability of passed modules
Total credits to Graduate: 360

FIRST YEAR

SUBJECT CODE MODULE NAME CREDITS NQF LEVEL PRE-REQUISITES CO-REQUISITES COMPULSORY
APSY111 Introduction to Psychology 15 5 APSY112 Y
Second Major 15 5 Y
Minor 15 5 Y
SCPS121or AENG121 Computer Literacy 1 Practical English A 15 5 N
APSY112 Applied Psychology 15 5 APSY111 Y
Second Major 15 5 Y
Minor 15 5 Y
SCPS122or AENG122 Computer Literacy 2 Practical English B 15 5 N
Total Credits: Level 1 120

SECOND YEAR

SUBJECTCODE MODULE NAME CREDITS NQF LEVEL PRE-REQUISITES CO-REQUISITES COMPULSORY
APSY221or APSY211 Personality  Psychology Social Psychology 15 6 APSY111& APSY112 Y
Second Major 15 6 Y
Minor 15 6 Y
ASGI211or APHP221 Industrial relations Political Philosophy 15 5 N
APSY222or APSY232 Developmental Psychology Gender Studies & HIV/AIDS 15 6 APSY111& APSY112 Y
Second Major 15 6 Y
Minor 15 6 Y
ASGI212or APHP221 Labour Arbitration Political Philosophy 15 5 N
Total Credits: Level 2 120

THIRD YEAR

SUBJECT CODE MODULE NAME CREDITS NQF LEVEL PRE-REQUISITES CO-REQUISITES COMPULSORY
APSY321 Psychopathology 15 7 APSY111& APSY112 Y
APSY331 Psychological Assessment 15 7 APSY111& APSY112 Y
Second Major 15 7 Y
Second Major 15 7 Y
APSY322 Therapeutic  Psychology 15 7 APSY111& APSY112 Y
APSY332 Counselling  Psychology 15 7 APSY111& APSY112 Y
Second Major 15 7 Y
Second Major 15 7 Y
Total Credits: Level 3 Total credits for degree 120360