Program Overview

Program Details

The University of South Australia (UniSA) offers a range of programs for students. The following details are provided for the Psychology program.

Program Description

Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and experience. It is both a science and a profession, committed to learning more about human behaviour through research. The findings of this research are used to develop a better understanding of how people behave and why they behave in a particular manner.

Program Structure

The Psychology program is available as a 4-course minor, a 6-course sub-major, or an 8-course major.

Courses

The following courses are part of the Psychology program:

• COMPULSORY CORE COURSES
  • Course Psychology 1A (BEHL 1003) - 4.5 units, Level 1
  • Course Psychology 1B (BEHL 1004) - 4.5 units, Level 1
  • Course Introductory Research Methods (BEHL 2005) - 4.5 units, Level 2
• ELECTIVE COURSES
  • Course Developmental Psychology (BEHL 3011) - 4.5 units, Level 2
  • Course Social and Community Psychology (BEHL 2006) - 4.5 units, Level 2
  • Course Biological and Learning Psychology (BEHL 2012) - 4.5 units, Level 2
  • Course Cognitive Psychology (BEHL 3002) - 4.5 units, Level 2
  • Course Personality Psychology (BEHL 3024) - 4.5 units, Level 3
  • Course Clinical and Abnormal Psychology (BEHL 3004) - 4.5 units, Level 3

Program Rules

There are no specific rules mentioned for the Psychology program.

Program Notes

The following notes apply to the Psychology program:

1. The Psychology minor of 4 courses (18 units) must include the compulsory core Level 1 courses of BEHL 1003 Psychology 1A, BEHL 1004 Psychology 1B, plus two Level 2 courses, chosen from those electives listed in the schedule above, subject to prerequisite requirements.
2. The Psychology sub-major of six courses (27 units) must include the compulsory core Level 1 courses of BEHL 1003 Psychology 1A, BEHL 1004 Psychology 1B, and BEHL 2005 Introductory Research Methods, plus two Level 2 courses and one Level 3 course, chosen from those electives listed in the schedule above, subject to prerequisite requirements.
3. The Psychology major of eight courses (36 units) must include the compulsory core Level 1 courses of BEHL 1003 Psychology 1A, BEHL 1004 Psychology 1B, and BEHL 2005 Introductory Research Methods, plus three Level 2 courses and two Level 3 courses, chosen from those electives listed in the schedule above, subject to prerequisite requirements.

Prerequisites and Assumed Knowledge

There are no prerequisites or assumed knowledge requirements for the Psychology program.

Research Areas

The Psychology program covers various research areas, including developmental psychology, social and community psychology, biological and learning psychology, cognitive psychology, personality psychology, and clinical and abnormal psychology.