University Of Zululand Industrial Psychology

University Of Zululand Industrial 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 exemptionEnglish HG A, B, C, or D symbol or 4, 5, 6 or 7 pointsAt  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