Psychology

This Major is archived with an end date of 31/12/2019

Overview

Psychology is the study of human behaviour and mental processes. At Murdoch, we teach the established basis of psychological knowledge and methods integrated with the latest developments in the field. Psychology encompasses many aspects of human behaviour from individual differences in personality and intelligence, to emotions, motivations, memory, thought processes … For more content click the Read More button below.

Psychology is the study of human behaviour and mental processes. At Murdoch, we teach the established basis of psychological knowledge and methods integrated with the latest developments in the field.

Psychology encompasses many aspects of human behaviour from individual differences in personality and intelligence, to emotions, motivations, memory, thought processes and interpersonal relationships. Psychology is also an applied discipline, aligned to a professional career as a 'psychologist'. A degree in psychology equips students with broad theoretical and practical knowledge of psychology as well as job-ready skills in analysis, writing, research, communication, and teamwork.

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Structure
30 credit points

Major30 credit points

Required Units30 credit points

Introduction to Psychological Science

Introduction to Cultural Psychology

Introduction to Psychological Research Methods

Psychology: Human Development

Psychology: Biological Bases of Behaviour

Psychology: Social Bases of Behaviour

Psychology: Cognitive Processes

Psychology: Abnormal Behaviour

Psychology: Individual Differences and Performance

Psychology: Cognitive Neuroscience

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English language requirements

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Psychology