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This minor provides students with knowledge and understanding in the core areas of psychology including social and biological determinants of behaviour, learning and personality theory, as well as a fundamental coverage of intercultural issues in psychology. These areas provide a detailed overview of human psychology and applying psychological knowledge to their own lives.
This unit set information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
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Students are required to complete the following five core Learning units:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PSY1801 | Introduction to Psychology | 15 |
| PSY1815 | Psychology of Motivation and Emotion | 15 |
| PSY1804 | Social Determinants of Behaviour | 15 |
| PSY2805 | Psychology of Personality and Individual Differences | 15 |
| PSY3817 | Cultural Issues in Psychology | 15 |
| Plus, select one Learning unit from the following core options: | ||
| PSY2804 ^ | Learning, Memory and Cognition | 15 |
| PSY1810 ^ | Biopsychology, Sensation and Perception | 15 |
^ Core Option
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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