Bachelor of Psychology

Course Details

This degree covers the core sequence of units that will give you a deep understanding of psychological research and practice. Follow your passion by choosing a major stream of study such as neuroscience, or mental health and well-being.

Qualification: Bachelor Degree (Pass)

Course structure: The course is structured in three parts: A. Psychology APAC accredited sequence: These studies will address core areas of psychology, including the theoretical and empirical basis of our current understanding of human psychology, brain function and evidence-based approaches to psychological intervention. Building a strong foundation in your understanding of psychology and neuroscience will enable you to appreciate the major challenges in psychology today and in the future. These studies will develop your understanding of scientific methodology and its application in psychology. You will learn to critically evaluate contemporary and historical claims relating to human behaviour and mental processes and apply your understanding to the generation of new research questions.; B. Psychology in practice and society.; These streams of study will enable you to understand and apply a coherent body of knowledge to a range of contexts such as; personal, social, organisational, technological, global and use knowledge and its practice in an ethical manner, for the benefit of society in general.; C. Elective study.; This will enable you to further develop your knowledge of psychology through a choice of electives covering contemporary topics in the field, or to select units in which you are eligible to enrol from across the faculty or the University.; Course progression map.; The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.