Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

Overview:

A Bachelor of Psychology program provides students with a foundational understanding of the field of psychology. This program typically spans four years and includes a variety of core courses, electives, and practical experiences.

Programme Fee

Awarding Body:

This programme is designed, delivered, assessed and awarded by SEGi University through the Africa Open Learning Platform.

Endorsement & Recognition:

This programme is recognized and endorsed by the Seychelles Qualifications Authority (SQA), established under the Seychelles Qualifications Authority Act of 2005.

Discipline:

Psychology

Entry Requirements:

i. A Pass in senior high school or equivalent with a minimum of Grade C (GPA 2.00) in 2 subjects
OR
ii. A-Level with pass in 2 subjects
OR
iii. A Diploma or its equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.00
OR
iv. An Advanced Diploma in the relevant fields with at least CGPA of 2.00 out of 4:00;
OR
v. A Pass in Foundation programme or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.00
OR
vi. Other relevant equivalent qualifications as equivalent to the above requirements.

Note :
All the above qualifications need to be supported with at least credits in Mathematics and Biology/ Physics/ Chemistry/ General Science/ Applied Science and a pass in English at O-Level

Programme Structure:

PSY1014 Introduction to Psychology
CIS3303 Information Technology & Systems
ENG1 English 1
PDC2433 Personal Development and Communication Skills
PSY1024 History of Psychology
PSY1034 Biological Psychology
STA1013 Elementary Statistics
PSY1044 Lifespan Development
ENG2 English 2
PSY1054 Introduction to Applied Psychology
RME2014 Quantitative Research
PSY2064 Theories of Learning
PSY2074 Abnormal Psychology
ENL4183 Entrepreneurship
PSY2084 Professional Issues: Ethic, Conduct and Law
PSY2124 Personality Theories
RME2024 Qualitative Research
PSY2104 Counselling Skills
Elective 1
PSY2114 Cognitive Psychology
PSY3134 Child Psychology
PSY3144 Educational Psychology
PSY3154 Social Psychology
PSY3016 (A) Final Year Project
PSY3026 Industrial Training
PSY3164 Clinical Psychology
PSY3016 (B) Final Year Project
Elective 2
Elective 3

Elective Options:

PSY2094 Cross-Cultural Psychology
PSY3194 Substance Abuse
PSY3214 Psychology Seminar
PSY3174 Criminal Psychology
PSY3184 Cyberpsychology

Assessments:

Coursework - 60%
Exam - 40%

Continuing Education:

Upon successful completion of this Bachelor of Psychology programme and meeting the necessary entry requirements, students will be able to progress into the following programme(s):

Master of Psychology

Career Opportunities:

Human resource management, general administrative management, public relations, customer service, social worker, market researcher, marketer, early childhood practitioner, special needs therapist, trainer, entrepreneur, career advisor

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