undergraduate

I graduated with a variety of experiences and a
competitive advantage.
The School of Psychology lecturers are very easy
to approach and knowledgeable in a wide range of
disciplines. The fact they are all passionate about
different fields of psychology helps you to identify
areas that you could pursue. Studying externally was
fantastic as it gave me the flexibility and freedom
to manage my own study, travel overseas and also
maintain my job working in a psychology practice. As a
result, I graduated with a variety of experiences and a
competitive advantage.
JADE STOTT
ECU Psychology graduate
ECU LEADS THE WAY IN GROWING
COMMUNITY SECTOR
ECU is the only university in WA to offer specialised majors in
Children and Family Studies, Youth Work and Human Services
within a Social Science program. Our Social Science graduates
have a range of career options ahead of them, particularly
within the fast-growing Community sector.
SOCIAL WORK AT ECU COMBINES EXPERIENCE WITH
FLEXIBLE STUDY
ECU’s Bachelor of Social Work provides a professional
education in the field of Social Work, with graduates eligible for
membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers
(AASW). The degree is offered at ECU South West Campus
in Bunbury.
Bachelor of Arts
(Psychology)
E95 - JO
Duration: 3 Years
Equips students with skills in analysing, researching and
explaining interactions between people and their environment.
For students with a humanities background who are interested
in careers comprising Psychology and areas from Arts and
Humanities such as Children Studies, Youth Work, Human
Services and Justice.
Double Major Areas of Study
• Psychology - Children and Family Studies
• Psychology and Writing
• Psychology and English
• Psychology and Youth Work
Course Structure
Requires the completion of 24 units / 360 credit points.
Over the course of the degree, you may not undertake more
than 10 units / 150 credit points at the 1000 Level.
Year 1 - Semester 1
Credit Points
PSY1101 Introduction to Psychology 15
PSY1111 Psychology: History and Perspectives 15
Major / Minor / Elective 15
Major / Minor / Elective 15
Year 1 - Semester 2
PSY1102 Research Methods in Psychology 1 15
PSY1204 Social Determinants of Behaviour 15
Major / Minor / Elective 1 15
Major / Minor / Elective 2 15
Year 2 - Semester 1
PSY2301 Learning and Motivation 15
PSY2202 Research Methods in Psychology 2 15
Major / Minor / Elective 3 15
Major / Minor / Elective 4 15
Year 2 - Semester 2
PSY2231 Developmental Psychology 15
PSY2305 Individual Differences 15
Major / Minor / Elective 5 15
Major / Minor / Elective 6 15
Year 3 - Semester 1
PSY3303 Research Applications and Ethical Issues 15
PSY3343 Abnormal Psychology 15
PSY3216 Group Process and Group Management 15
PSY3217 Cultural Issues in Psychology 15
Year 3- Semester 2
PSY3350 Biological Psychology, Sensation and
Perception 15
PSY3304 Cognition 15
PSY3246 Systems Consultation 15
PSY3306 Psychology, Community and Work 15
Careers
Psychologist, Counsellor, Human Resources Officer.
Double Major Areas of Study
Psychology - Children and Family Studies
Practicum: Yes
Equips students with knowledge and skills of working with
children, families and communities as practitioners, policy
makers and managers in a variety of fields. These fields include
Children’s Services, Family Support, Parent Education and
Policy and Service Development.
Additional Major Information
Graduates receive recognition within the Child Care Services
Act 2007 and Child Care Services (Child Care) Regulations,
2006, to work as trained staff in children services / child care.
Major Structure
Year 1 - Semester 1
Credit Points
PSY1101 Introduction to Psychology 15
PSY1111 Psychology: History and Perspectives 15
CHN1101 Ecology of Children and Families 1 15
CHN1103 Working with Infants and Toddlers* 15
* CHN1103 is delivered by Central TAFE. Fees for this unit are payable
upfront direct to TAFE. It contains a Professional Practice Placement
and is available internally and externally.
Year 1 - Semester 2
PSY1102 Research Methods in Psychology 1 15
PSY1204 Social Determinants of Behaviour 15
CHN1102 Ecology of Children and Families 2 15
CSV1103 Interpersonal and Helping Skills 15
Psychology & social Science
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