Course variations

Course summary

This programme provides an opportunity for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in another area to undertake the undergraduate sequence of psychology units as preparation for a further psychology programme or subsequent postgraduate studies in psychology. It is also extremely practical for those seeking a mid-career switch or to individuals who need a qualification to supplement their careers. Psychology is the study of mental processes and human behaviour. It is a challenging and extremely wide-ranging discipline which involves the application of several scientific techniques in order to understand almost every aspect of daily lives, from thought to action, feelings and reactions.

Program modules

The modules include PSYC1101 Psychology: Mind and Brain, PSYC1102 Psychology: Behaviour in Context, PSYC2203 Psychological Research Methods, PSYC2205 Psychology: Behavioural Neuroscience, PSYC2206 Social and Cognitive Psychology, PSYC2207 Psychology: Normal and Abnormal Development, HMES3345 or HMES3375 Motor Skill Development or Psychology of Sport PSYC3301 Psychological Research Methods: Design and Analysis, PSYC3302 Psychology Measurements and its Application, PSYC3303 Psychological Science in the Modern World: Challenges and Controversies, PSYC3310 Psychology: Specialist Research Topics and SSEH3375 Psychology of Sport.

Qualification

Graduate Certificate & Diploma

Awarding body

University of Western Australia