This double major is suited to those who wish to augment their knowledge of computer-based technologies with that of psychology. The graduate will be able to deal with the effects and implications of information systems and technology on the behaviour of human beings and societies.

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Programme structure

To complete a BAppSci with a double major in Information Systems & Technology and Psychology, you will be required to gain 400 credits by passing 20 courses selected from the following:

Four core courses (80 credits)

Plus two of the following four courses

Level 5

72140 Business Communication
72142 Information Access
72160 Statistical Analysis

Level 6

73213 Research Methods and Interpretation

Six Psychology major courses (120 credits)

Level 5
 
73195 General & Applied Psychology
73196 Social & Individual Psychology 

Plus two of the following three courses

Level 6

73202 Social Psychology
73211 Brain & Behaviour
73212 Thought, Memory and Language
73224 Behaviour Modification

Plus two of the following six courses

Level 7

73322 Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
73323 Child and Adolescent Developmental Psychology
73324 Organisational Psychology
73325 Psychological Assessment
73326 Personality and Individual Differences
73327 Adult Psychopathology

Ten Information Systems &Technology major courses (200 credits)

Level 5

71130 Business Management
71150 Information Systems

Level 6

71251 Advanced Information Systems
71252 Systems Analysis
71253 Systems Design and Development
71255 Principles of Information Management

Level 7

71351 Database Management Systems
71352 Information Systems/Technology Management
71353 Project Management 71354 Data Communications and Computer Networks
71354 Data Communications and Computer Networks

Course availability

See the Course availability page

Entry requirements

See the Bachelor of Applied Science page

Level of study

Hours of study

We suggest you begin your studies at Level 5 and work your way up to the next levels. You may gain a maximum of 160 credits at Level 5 and a minimum of 80 credits at Level 7.

If you want to complete your degree in three years you will need to gain 120 credits a year. However, if you are working and studying part-time, we suggest you begin with one course. A 20 credit course will take about 180-200 hours of study over 17 weeks, and a 60 credit course will take about 500-600 hours over 40 weeks.

Fees

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What do I do now?

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