Psychopathology
UndergraduateUNE-PSYC3632025
Course information for 2025 intake
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Enrol by
- 16 Feb 2025
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Start dates
- 24 Feb 2025,
- 23 June 2025
- Price from
- $2,351
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Psychopathology
About this subject
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of the principal diagnostic categories of psychological disorders that occur at different points across the lifespan and communicate this knowledge effectively to others;
- understand of the historical development, philosophical underpinnings and cultural components of our current conceptualisations of psychological disorders;
- demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge of the impact of different types of psychological dysfunction on the life of an affected individual;
- demonstrate an understanding of the aetiology and treatment of psychological disorders from a culturally-sensitive biopsychosocial perspective; and
- demonstrate the development of clinically relevant interpersonal skills.
- Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.
Introducing you to major psychological disorders, this subject offers you an overview of psychopathology, including exploration of the multidimensional impacts psychological disorders may have on affected individuals across the lifespan.
You will gain insights into the development and maintenance of psychological disorders across the lifespan, including biopsychosocial and cultural factors. You will also learn to differentiate and identify symptomology and presentation of the major disorders, along with current evidence-based treatments and interventions for these disorders.
With opportunities throughout to develop your interpersonal and professional skills, this unit will help you to add to your psychology skillset and broaden your perspectives about the underlying causes of different behaviour.
Assessment 1: Mid-Trimester Quiz - Multiple choice. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4;
Assessment 2: Skills Assessment - Demonstration of interpersonal skills /oral presentation. 1500 words (spoken). Relates to Learning Outcome 5;
Assessment 3: Written Assignment. 2500 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 3, 4;
Final Examination: 2 hrs 15 mins. Assessment note: 60% multiple Choice 40% short answer. 1500 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4.
There is a supervised exam at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled. The exam will be offered online with supervision via webcam and screen sharing technology. Coordinated by UNE Exams Unit.
UNE manages supervised exams associated with your UNE subjects. Prior to census date, UNE releases exam timetables. They’ll email important exam information directly to your UNE email address.- Assessment 1: Mid-Trimester Quiz - Multiple choice. (20%)
- Assessment 2: Skills Assessment - Demonstration of interpersonal skills /oral presentation. 1500 words (spoken). (10%)
- Assessment 3: Written Assignment. 2500 words. (30%)
- Final Invigilated Examination: 2 hrs 15 mins. Assessment note: 60% multiple Choice 40% short answer. 1500 words. (40%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- UNE-CRM-DEG-2025 - Bachelor of Criminology
Prior study
You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:
Others
Candidature in the Bachelor of Criminology.
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media). Headset, including microphone (highly recommended). Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
- Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
- Other requirements -
Textbook requirements:
Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.
Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.
Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
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.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
UndergraduateUNE-CRM-DEG