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2017 - BA Psych Honours Prospectus PDF
2017 - BA Psych Honours Prospectus PDF
DEPARTMENT of PSYCHOLOGY
Private Bag X 17, Bellville 7535, South Africa,
Telephone: +27 21 959 2283/2453 (Departmental Admin Assistants)
Telephone: +27 21 959 3095 (Senior Academic Officer)
Fax: +27 21 959 3515
Prospectus
2017
(Faculty of Community & Health Sciences)
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Thank you for your interest in the BA Honours Psychology degree at the University of the
Western Cape.
This booklet contains information about the overall course, admission requirements, selection process, as well as
the structure and content of the various modules offered. Please consult the Course Co-ordinator or Senior
Academic Officer for any further information.
Note: The due date to submit applications is Friday, 28 October 2016 @ 12h00
IMPORTANT: NO application fee is required for ALL Psychology programmes for the 2017 intake.
Course fees enquiries may be posed via Student Accounts Department: at 021-959-2154.
All applicants must complete BOTH a UWC online application (THE LINK IS:
https://www.uwc.ac.za/Students/Admin/Pages/Online-Applications.aspx
in the Faculty of Community Health Sciences (CHS),
AND a departmental application form (DAF) which is available on the CHS website
via:
https://www.uwc.ac.za/Faculties/CHS/Psychology/Pages/default.aspx
APPLICATION FORMS may also be collected directly from Rm. 1.304/1.311 in the department.
The Psych Hons full-time course code is (8753) and the part-time course code is (8751).
Please DO NOT scan and e-mail your documents to the Senior Academic Officer as it will NOT
be accepted or considered.
Documents may ONLY be mailed (speed- or slow mail), or hand-delivered to the department as
follows:
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1. INTRODUCTION
The University of Western Cape BA Honours Psychology degree has been offered for
over three decades. It has been adapted and refined in accordance with the
changing needs of South Africa and increasingly the African continent, as well as
the requirements of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
Alongside creating space for our students to learn and teaching the traditional
psychological theories, practical skills, and research know-how, our Department
seeks to be responsive to the needs of socially and economically deprived
communities, cultivate the ability to work within and with members of these
communities, and move students to participate in creating a different world.
The aim of the course is to produce students who are equipped with theory and
skills, poised to make intelligent, creative and relevant contributions to the rapidly
changing needs of our country and the world.
Subject to the general authority of the Senate to refuse a student admission to the
course, a student shall have obtained a bachelor’s degree approved by the Senate for
this purpose and unless the Senate on the recommendation of the Head of department
decides otherwise, such a student shall have obtained, before admission to the course,
an average minimum of 65% in the final Psychology 3rd‐year examinations. Please
note that obtaining an average minimum of 65% in the third-year
Psychology modules, does not guarantee you a placement in the
programme.
All applicants must ensure that they meet full requirements of their respective
degree programmes in order to be eligible for selection. Admission into the
programme is contingent on successful completion of all undergraduate or Bachelor
degree requirements i.e. whether the Bachelor’s degree will be conferred.
SAQA House
Postnet Suite 248
Private Bag X06
Waterkloof, 0145
Applicants, who hold a valid work permit and wish to study part-time,
must apply for an amended work permit or visa that clearly indicates
that they are eligible to enrol at the University for Part-time Studies.
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International students who wish to further their studies at UWC
should also contact the Matriculation Board to determine whether
they qualify for any type of exemption. The address of the
Matriculation Boards is as follows:
The Director
Higher Education South Africa (HESA)
Matriculation Board
P.O. Box 3854, Pretoria, 0001
Tel. +27 10 591 4401/2
Website: www.hesa.org.za
4. SELECTION PROCESS
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Please note that the decision of the selection panel is
FINAL. No correspondence will be entered into in this regard.
Unless the Senate decides otherwise, the duration of the curriculum for
full-time students shall be ONE year and for part-time students TWO
years.
6. MODULES
Degree requirements
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8.2. Please note that PSY701 runs over two semesters.
9.2 Evaluations
9.2.2. Examinations
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Other examination rules
Objectives
This module is meant to provide students with the opportunity to engage in
research in a practical way.
Requirements
Students have to select a research topic in consultation with the lecturer
and relevant supervisor (s). As mutually arranged, the following should be
adhered to:
Objectives
provide an overview of current theory and practice of
psychopathology
undertake a more detailed study of the major groupings of mental
illnesses with regard to their key features, aetiology and treatment,
as well as the practical application of such knowledge
Critically focus on issues of class, race, gender and culture in relation
to mental health in the South African context
Explore alternative/contextual approaches to mental health.
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PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTIONS (PSY703)
Objectives
The main objective of the course is to introduce students to the relevance
of the interface between theory and practice. The learning outcomes of this
course include the following.
Understanding the view of human nature, key concepts and
therapeutic principles associated with contemporary theories of
counselling including psychoanalytic psychotherapy, cognitive-
behavioural therapy (CBT) and person-centred psychotherapy.
Demonstrating knowledge of the “theory of change” associated with
some of the contemporary theories of counselling including
psychoanalytic psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT)
and person-centred psychotherapy.
Identifying and extracting relevant information from clinical case
studies to inform diagnosis and basic case formulation.
Synthesizing information from case studies and relevant psychological
theories (e.g. CBT) to develop a basic case formulation for certain
types of psychological problems (e.g. depression).
Objective
To help students gain an understanding of quantitative research
methods and integrate research methods with psychology.
Theoretical Aim
To assist students to develop a basic understanding of the
philosophies and creation of knowledge through qualitative and other
discursive research methods and techniques.
Objectives
Provide a detailed overview of the “mainstream” and “alternative”
theories of personality development
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Examine the impact of personal and socio-historical influences on the
development of these theories
Develop the skills required to evaluate theories of personality
development
Examine the inter-relatedness of theory and research.
Objectives
This course will consider the factors that are formative in shaping
individuals’ thoughts, feelings and behaviour in South Africa. In addition, the
role of social psychology in South Africa will be closely examined.
Objectives
Gain a clear understanding of what Community Psychology is
Explore the historical developments of Community Psychology
Assess the pertinent debates in the field of Community Psychology
Explore and critique the different theories of Community Psychology
Explore the different models of intervention (and intervention
strategies)
Gain practical training and experience in intervention strategies
Develop intervention programmes
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Objectives
Understand theoretical and historical bases for assessment
techniques.
Gain a good understanding of measurements concepts such as
reliability, validity, standard error.
Evaluate psychometric properties of tests.
Understand ethical issues in assessment.
Critically apply the knowledge gained in this module to the South
African context.
Explore a variety of assessment strategies including, interviewing,
cognitive tests, personality tests, aptitude tests, interests
questionnaires.
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ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURE @ UWC
(for all postgraduate students)
NOTE: Although the online applications for the University are already
open from 30 April 2016. Please note that departmental applications
for the Psych (Hons) OFFICIALLY close on 30 October 2016.
In order to get into the UWC system, you could do your electronic
application at any time.
As of 07 May 2016, please note that NO application fee is required for all Psychology
programmes for the 2017 intake.
ALL course fees enquiries may be posed via Student Accounts Department:
at 021‐959‐2154.
Once you have been officially accepted into the Psych Hons programme,
fees may be paid by using the following methods:
Cash, debit card, credit card, cheque at our Cashiers on the on the
ground floor of the Student Administration, West Wing building.
Direct deposit at ABSA bank.
Electronic funds transfer (EFT) from your bank.
Credit card payment will be accepted – online at www.uwc.ac.za
Banking details:
Account Name: University of the Western Cape, Student Deposits, Current Account
Institution: ABSA Bank
Bank Address: 1ST Floor, Tygerpark 4, Willie Van Schoor Drive, Bellville, 7530, South Africa
Account Number: 40 4960 4740
Branch Code: 632005, Public Sector Western Cape
Swift Code: ABSAZAJJ – for payments made outside of the Rand currency area
The university application should include copies of (i) your matric results, and (ii) your ID.
(iii) NO proposal document is required at Psych Honours level, but ONLY at Masters & PhD levels.
The documents required in (i) and (ii) should be submitted via the link:
http://e-workver6.uwc.ac.za/applctns_onlineapp/
OR personally to the Admissions Office, Counter 8, UWC, Robert Sobukwe Road, Bellville,
7535. You may also contact them via the direct contact number is 021-959-2895.
Your ADDITIONAL documents, may be submitted directly to the Department closer to the relevant
due date.
For Student Credit Management enquiries, please contact 021-959-3101/3103/3104.
For Student Fees enquiries, please contact the Student Accounts office at 021-959-2154.
For NSFAS/Financial Aid matters, please contact the NSFAS office 021-959-2737/3157.
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