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Developmental Psychology

UndergraduateSWI-PSY200072023

Course information for 2023 intake

Attain a view of how human minds and bodies develop. Step through the stages of physical growth, from infancy to childhood then adulthood. Apply an understanding of cognitive development. Consider the impact socio-emotional factors may have.

Enrolments for this course are closed, but you may have other options to start studying now. Book a consultation to learn more.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
13 weeks

Loan available
HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available

Developmental Psychology

About this subject

  • Students who successfully complete this subject will be able to:

    • Describe the main theories of human development;
    • Evaluate how research on the lifespan is conducted using different research designs and methods;
    • Identify the most important processes, periods and issues in development;
    • Describe biological, cognitive and socioemotional development in infancy, childhood, adolescence and adulthood;
    • Apply statistical knowledge to a human development-related research question and communicate this in a clear and concise manner.

Entry requirements

Prior study

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

  • SWI-PSY10005 (Not currently available)

and one of

  • SWI-STA10003-Foundations of Statistics (no longer available)

  • SWI-STA102 (Not currently available)

and one of

  • SWI-PSY10003 (Not currently available)

  • SWI-PSS110 (Not currently available)

  • SWI-PSY10007 (Not currently available)

and one of

  • SWI-PSY10004 (Not currently available)

  • SWI-PSS120 (Not currently available)

  • SWI-PSY10008 (Not currently available)

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

  • SWI-PSS250 (Not currently available)

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.

Single subject FAQs

What’s a single subject?

Single subjects are the individual components that make up a degree. With Open Universities Australia, you’re able to study many of them as stand-alone subjects, including postgraduate single subjects, without having to commit to a degree.

Each of your subjects will be held over the course of a study term, and they’ll usually require 10 to 12 hours of study each week. Subjects are identified by a title and a code, for example, Developmental Psychology, PSY20007.

How can I use single subjects to get into a full degree?

First, find the degree that you would like to study on our website.

If that degree allows entry via undergraduate subjects, there will be information about this under the Entry Requirements section. You will find a list of 2-4 open enrolment subjects you need to successfully complete to qualify for admission into that qualification.

Once you pass those subjects, you will satisfy the academic requirements for the degree, and you can apply for entry.

Our student advisors are here to help you take that next step, so don’t hesitate to reach out when you’re ready! We’ve also made it easier to figure out the right way to get started on our pathways page.

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