Psychology
Potchefstroom Campus: 2023
School of Psychosocial Health
Congratulations!
You were accepted for one of the below degrees:
Psychology and Geography and
Environmental Management
1GB H10, G301P
Psychology and Tourism
management
1GB H11, G301P
Psychology and Labour
Relations Management
1GR H02, G301P/V
Bachelor of Arts
with…
Bachelor of Arts in
Behavioural Sciences with…
Online Registration
• Your programme is structured. There might be choice
modules in your programme. Refer to your specific
programme for more information on this.
• These choice modules are indicated in italics in the excerpts
of the yearbooks in this presentation.
• You will register for BOTH semesters of the 1
st
year.
Navigating the Yearbook to find information
QUALIFICATION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS APS CAMPUS
Bachelor of Arts
WITH
Psychology and
Geography and
Environmental
Management
1GB H10, G301P
Duration: 3 years
• At least a level 4 (50-59%)
mark for the first (home)
language
• Mathematical Literacy level 5
(60-69%)
• Academic paper selection
26 Potchefstroom
Full-time
Contact
Important to read on Page 1
General Academic rules (A-rules)
Page
4
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
http://studies.nwu.ac.z
a/studies/yearbooks
Page
1
1
st
year
• PSYC111 Introduction to Psychology
• PSYC121 Social & community
Psychology
2
nd
year
• PSYC211 Developmental Psychology
• PSYC212 Personality Psychology
• PSYC221 Positive Psychology
3
rd
year
• PSYC311 Psychopathology
• PSYC312 Research & Psychometry
• PSYC321 Basic counselling & ethical
conduct
• PSYC322 Applied Psychology
Psychology
modules
Page
31+32
1
st
year
• GEOG111 Introduction to Physical
Geography
• GEOG121 Introduction to Human
Geography
2
nd
year
• GEOG211 Physical Geography
• GEOG221 Human Geography
3
rd
year
• GEOG311 GIS and Remote Sensing
• GEOG321 Applied Geography
Geography
modules
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Psychology & Geography and Environmental Management
YEAR LEVEL 1 YEAR LEVEL 2 YEAR LEVEL 3
PSYC 111 12 PSYC 211 16 PSYC 311 16
GEOG 111 12 PSYC 212 16 PSYC 312 16
LARM 112 12 GEOG 211 16 GEOG 311 32
SOCY 111 12 LARM 212 / SOCY 211 16 WVLS 317 12
TMBP 111 12
ALDA/E 111 -
TOTAL CREDITS SEM 1
60
TOTAL CREDITS SEM 1 64 TOTAL CREDITS SEM 1 76
PSYC 121 12 PSYC 221 16 PSYC 321 16
GEOG 121 12 GEOG 221 16 PSYC 322 16
IOPS 121 / SOCY 121 12 LARM 221 / SOCY 221 16 GEOG 321 32
TMBP 122 12 WVGW 222 12
ALDA/E 122 12
TOTAL CREDITS SEM 2 60 TOTAL CREDITS SEM 2 60 TOTAL CREDITS SEM 2 64
TOTAL CREDITS YR 1 120 TOTAL CREDITS YR 2 124 TOTAL CREDITS YR 3 140
Semester 1
Semester 2
384
Making sense of all information here
Credits (Cr): Weight of each module. To
successfully obtain your degree you need to
obtain 384 credits at the end of your three
years. This is done by passing modules.
It also indicates the average amount of study
hours required to master the content. 1
credit = 10 hours thus 12 credits equals 120
study hours.
Module type: Code H, X or A
H - indicates all your majors
X - modules essential for your degree
but not a major
A - code given for additional modules
MODULES:
The modules/subjects you need register for
in your first year. Each module has a module
code that is linked to certain module
outcomes.
Every module is indicated with a code for
easy referencing
Psychology modules start with PSYC.
The first number of the code indicates the
year level (1 = 1st year) and the second
number indicated the semester (2 = 2nd
semester).
The complete list of modules that you need
to complete to graduate is in your
Programme (see next slide)
Module outcomes
In order to pass a module, you need to master
the outcomes. You can find all the module
outcomes at the end of the yearbook.
Pages 171-178
You have to make a choice here – either
IOPS121 or SOCY121.
See the yearbook for more information.
How do I become a Psychologist?
BA with Psyc and another
major
(3 years)
Honours in
Psychology
Masters
degree
Clinical
Psychology
Masters
degree
Counselling
Psychology
Masters
degree
Research
Psychology
Honours in other
major
If this is your dream:
Work HARD from DAY 1!
Be ready to adapt and to succeed!
Important to note: Workload will be much more than in
school
Whether you cope, adapt and succeed depends on yourself
Take responsibility for your work - plan, organize, schedule
class and work times each day
Make sure you understand the work, contact the lecturer
when uncertain of what's expected
Make friends with other students who share your goals
Use every opportunity to learn and develop
Thank you!
Look out for information
sessions in February
All of the best with your studies!
