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Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Addiction Studies)

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

The Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Addiction Studies) consists of 360 credit points (24 units).



Year One - Semester 1
UnitDescription Points
PSY1101Introduction to Psychology 15
PSY1111Psychology: History and Perspectives 15
ADS1151Addiction Studies: Fundamental Concepts 15
HST1124Health Communication 15
 


Year One - Semester 2
UnitDescription Points
PSY1102Research Methods in Psychology 1 15
PSY1204Social Determinants of Behaviour 15
ADS1252Addiction Studies: Psychoactive Drugs 15
HST1109Epidemiology 15
 


Year Two - Semester 1
UnitDescription Points
PSY2202Research Methods in Psychology 2 15
PSY2301Learning and Motivation 15
ADS2253Addiction Studies: Processes of Change 15
HST1120Introduction to Health Promotion 15
 


Year Two - Semester 2
UnitDescription Points
PSY2231Developmental Psychology 15
PSY2305Individual Differences 15
ADS2356Addiction Studies: Intervention Initiatives 15
HST1122Health in Society 15
 


Year Three - Semester 1
UnitDescription Points
PSY3303Research Applications and Ethical Issues 15
PSY3343Abnormal Psychology 15
ADS3355Addiction Studies: Social Action 15
ADS3252Addiction Studies: Counselling Skills 1 15
 


Year Three - Semester 2
UnitDescription Points
PSY3350Biological Psychology, Sensation and Perception 15
PSY3304Cognition 15
ADS3458Addiction Studies: Preventive Practice 15
ADS3351Addiction Studies: Counselling Skills 2 15