Studies in Psychology - PSYCD13409
Stream Summary
Faculty: SCI - Faculty of Science
School: School of Psychology
Contact: http://www.psy.unsw.edu.au/
Program: 3409 - Arts
Award(s):
Bachelor of Arts (Major)
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Stream Outline
The field of psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and mental processes. It is a broad discipline that includes brain-behaviour relationships, the processes of perceiving, learning, memory and thinking, the assessment of abilities and attitudes, the origins of personality and emotional states, and the nature and effects of social interactions with other people. Note that the Studies in Psychology major is NOT accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. Students interested in pursuing professional accreditation should discuss their options with the School of Psychology. These options may include transfer to dual programs where accredited Psychology pathways are possible.
Stream Objectives and Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate understanding of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, research methods, empirical findings, and historical trends in the core topics of psychology.
- Understand the basic characteristics of the science of psychology.
- Develop critical thinking skills and question claims that arise from myth, stereotype, pseudoscience or untested assumptions.
- Understand the links between basic psychological theories and their application.
- Develop ability to communicate scientific findings in a variety of formats.
Stream Structure
A major in Studies in Psychology is comprised of 60 units of credit of courses as follows:
Stage 1 (18 UoC)
Stage 1 (18 UoC)
- PSYC1001 Psychology 1A (6 UOC)
- PSYC1011 Psychology 1B (6 UOC)
- PSYC1111 Measuring Mind and Behaviour (6 UOC)
Stage 2 (30 UoC)
Stage 3 (12 UoC)
12 UoC from the following list of courses:
12 UoC from the following list of courses:
- PSYC3001 Research Methods 3 (6 UOC)
- PSYC3011 Psychological Applications (6 UOC)
- PSYC3051 Physiological Psychology (6 UOC)
- PSYC3121 Social Psychology (6 UOC)
- PSYC3141 Behaviour in Organisations (6 UOC)
- PSYC3211 Cognitive Science (6 UOC)
- PSYC3221 Vision and Brain (6 UOC)
- PSYC3241 Psychobiol of Memory&Motivat'n (6 UOC)
- PSYC3301 Psychology and Law (6 UOC)
- PSYC3311 Language and Cognition (6 UOC)
- PSYC3331 Health Psychology (6 UOC)
- PSYC3341 Developmental Psychology (6 UOC)
- PSYC3371 Multivariate Data Analysis (6 UOC)
