Unit Set Information

Psychology Minor

Effective from 01-JAN-2025 : Code MIAADM

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.

Disclaimer

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This Minor can be studied in the following courses:

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Joondalup
Online

Unit Set Coordinator

Dr Ross HOLLETT

Minor Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
PSY1101Introduction to Psychology15
PSY1204Social Determinants of Behaviour15
PSY1115Psychology of Motivation and Emotion15
PSY2105Psychology of Personality and Individual Differences15
PSY3217Cultural Issues in Psychology15
and complete one (1) of the following two units (15 credit points):
PSY2204 ^Learning, Memory and Cognition15
or
PSY1210 ^Biopsychology, Sensation and Perception15

^ Core Option


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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