Psychology: Finding Your Foundation and Future
UndergraduateMAQ-PSYX11002025
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 16 Feb 2025
- Entry requirements
- Prior study needed
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Price from
- $2,160
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Psychology: Finding Your Foundation and Future
About this subject
On successful completion, a student will be able to
- Explain the importance of theory and research in psychological science and psychological practice, including the use of empirically-derived scientific evidence and scientific practice
- Apply the foundations of psychological science for positive impact on individuals and society, including within higher education, employment, and everyday life
- Recognise the importance of applying psychology knowledge and skills in a manner that is reflexive, culturally appropriate, and sensitive to the diversity of individuals
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and collaboration in teams by communicating effectively in a range of settings, including written and spoken methods, with individuals, groups, policy makers and/or the wider community
- Describe and apply ethical knowledge and skills in the discipline and practice of psychology, including professional and research ethics
- A week-by-week guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials.
The field of Psychology is broad and varied; this unit is designed to provide you with the foundations of the discipline as well as professional practice in psychology, developing your psychological literacy. In this unit, you will learn about the fascinating field of psychological science, including what it means to be a professional psychologist, a psychological scientist, or someone who applies psychological knowledge to other areas. You will also learn what a psychology degree will teach you, including content and skills that you will develop throughout the degree, and how what you learn will make genuine improvements to your life. Post-degree careers and pathways will be discussed, and you will reflect on your own personal strengths, values, interests as they relate to psychology, including how you can use psychological science to make the world a better place.
- Regular reflection and application of unit content (50%)
- Group presentation (25%)
- Summary (25%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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- Times Higher Education Ranking 2024:
- 10
Entry requirements
Prior study
You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or enrol in the following subject(s) to study at the same time or prior to this subject:
one of
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
Find out more information on Commonwealth Loans to understand what this means to your eligibility for financial support.
Student feedback
9 student respondents between 25 May - 9 Nov 2024.
100%of students felt the study load was manageable
66%of students felt this subject helped them gain relevant skills
What to study next?
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
UndergraduateMAQ-PSY-DEG
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