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Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)

This course structure contains information about the units which comprise the course as well as the credit points required to successfully complete it.

Generally, units in this course should be completed in year sequence (i.e., all first year units should be completed before proceeding to second year units, and all second year units should be completed before proceeding to third year units). Prerequisites must be adhered to and each of the research units must be taken in the exact sequence (i.e. PSY1102, PSY2202, PSY3303). Over the course of the degree students may not undertake more than 150 credit points at the first year level. Students must complete a minor OR a supporting major OR a second major plus electives unless undertaking a double major as described below.



Year One
*PSY1101 Introduction to Psychology must be successfully completed before undertaking any subsequent units in Psychology, however, this unit can be taken in conjunction with PSY1102 Research Methods in Psychology 1.

UnitDescription Points
SEMESTER 1
PSY1101Introduction to Psychology*15
PSY1111Psychology: History and Perspectives 15
Major/Minor/Elective
Major/Minor/Elective
SEMESTER 2
PSY1102Research Methods in Psychology 1 15
PSY1204Social Determinants of Behaviour 15
Major/Minor/Elective
Major/Minor/Elective
 


Year Two
UnitDescription Points
SEMESTER 1
PSY2301Learning and Motivation 15
PSY2202Research Methods in Psychology 2 15
Major/Minor/Elective
Major/Minor/Elective
SEMESTER 2
PSY2231Developmental Psychology 15
PSY2305Individual Differences 15
Major/Minor/Elective
Major/Minor/Elective
 


Year Three
UnitDescription Points
SEMESTER 1
PSY3303Research Applications and Ethical Issues 15
PSY3343Abnormal Psychology 15
Major/Minor/Elective
Major/Minor/Elective
SEMESTER 2
PSY3350Biological Psychology, Sensation and Perception 15
PSY3304Cognition 15
Major/Minor/Elective
Major/Minor/Elective
 


Students are encouraged to select PSY3216, PSY3217, PSY3246 and PSY3306 as part of their elective unit choices.



DOUBLE MAJORS There are a number of optional double majors available for study within the Bachelor of Arts (Psychology). These include Children and Family Studies, English, Writing, and Youth Work. Students undertaking a double major with Psychology will complete 12 core Psychology units as well as the 12 core units in the other major. However, students completing a double major in Psychology and Writing or Psychology and English will complete 16 units of Psychology and eight units of English or Writing. Details of the core units are listed below. The completion of these double majors will be reflected on students' testamur and academic transcript. The Children and Family Studies Major is an option for students with an interest in working in Children's Services. This Major is accredited in Western Australia and New South Wales for employment in childcare/children's services. It includes a set of practica delivered through TAFE which require up-front fees - holders of a Health Care Card are entitled to discounts on TAFE fees. Students studying a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) may choose their Minor, Supporting Major, or Major from Social Sciences, Arts or Business. Psychology, with its focus on human behaviour, is ideally suited for study in combination with many other disciplines. Psychology also fits well with disciplines such as Philosophy, and has applications in emerging areas such as Marketing, Leisure, and Tourism. Students majoring in Psychology may wish to discuss their Minor and Elective program with the Course Coordinator or Student Information Officer.