Course list for the Psychology Major
Information valid for students commencing 2021
Psychology (Major)
For the major in Psychology, students must complete 16 units comprising —
    - 2 units for Level 1 Psychology major compulsory course; and
    - 2 units for Level 2 Psychology major compulsory courses; and
    - 4 units from Level 2 Psychology major elective courses; and
    - 2 units for Level 3 Psychology major compulsory courses; and
    - 6 units from Level 3 Psychology major elective courses.
Students should complete the 4 units of Level 1 prerequisite courses for the major.
Students who complete PSYC1040 and PSYC2010 towards the Psychology single or extended major are exempt from STAT1201.
If you are seeking a psychology career then the fully accredited extended major in psychology provides the foundation for further training. You must complete the extended major in order to be eligible for entry into the Honours program.
Prerequisite courses for the Psychology major
Complete these 4 units —
Course Code | Units | Course Title |
NEUR1020 | 2 | The Brain and Behavioural Sciences |
PSYC1030 | 2 | Introduction to Psychology: Developmental, Social & Clinical Psychology |
Level 1 Psychology major compulsory courses
Complete these 2 units —
Course Code | Units | Course Title |
PSYC1040 | 2 | Psychological Research Methodology I |
Level 2 Psychology major compulsory courses
Complete these 2 units —
Course Code | Units | Course Title |
PSYC2010 | 2 | Psychological Research Methodology II |
Level 2 Psychology major elective courses
Choose 4 units from —
Course Code | Units | Course Title |
NEUR2020 | 2 | Neuroscience for Psychologists |
PSYC2030 | 2 | Developmental Psychology |
PSYC2040 | 2 | Social & Organisational Psychology |
PSYC2050 | 2 | Learning & Cognition |
Level 3 Psychology major compulsory courses
Complete these 2 units —
Course Code | Units | Course Title |
PSYC3020 | 2 | Measurement in Psychology |
Level 3 Psychology major elective courses
Choose 6 units from —
Course Code | Units | Course Title |
NEUR3192 | 2 | Sensory Neuroscience |
NEUR3272 | 2 | The Neuroscience of Social Behaviour |
NEUR3302 | 2 | Cognitive Neuroscience |
PSYC3032 | 2 | Topics in Social Psychology |
PSYC3052 | 2 | Judgment & Decision-Making |
PSYC3062 | 2 | Introduction to Human Factors |
PSYC3082 | 2 | Psychotherapies and Counselling |
PSYC3102 | 2 | Psychopathology |
PSYC3122 | 2 | Attitudes & Social Cognition |
PSYC3132 | 2 | The New Psychology of Health |
PSYC3202 | 2 | Industrial & Organisational Psychology |
PSYC3262 | 2 | Evolutionary Approaches to Human Behaviour |
PSYC3282 | 2 | Developmental Perspectives on the Origins of Human Culture |
PSYC3312 | 2 | Parenting and Family Psychology |