Course Information

University Certificate in Psychological Studies

Effective from 01-JAN-2016 : Code T02

This course is designed for students who are interested in obtaining a brief overview of the discipline of psychology. The course provides students with introductory knowledge about some of the latest theoretical issues impacting on psychology, and introduces some practical skills training in writing for psychology and introduction to research methods.

Disclaimer

This course 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 course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Admission requirements

  • Meet the published English language standards if applicable and:
  • Year 12 completion or equivalent; or
  • Mature entry (for applciants who will be 20 years of age or over in the year they are intending to commence studies).

Course Duration

  • Part Time: 1 Year

Course Delivery

  • Joondalup: Part Time
  • Online: Part Time

Course Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PSY1101Introduction to Psychology15
PSY1111Psychology: History and Perspectives15
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PSY1204Social Determinants of Behaviour15
PSY1102Research Methods in Psychology 115

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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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