Undergraduate international course guide - Edith Cowan University

yEAR 2 SEMESTER ONE
PSY2202 Research Methods in Psychology 2 15
PSY2301 Learning and Motivation 15
YWK3113 Youth Work Professional Placement 30
YWK3107 Ideology and Youth Work Practice 15
Students will enrol in YWK3113 in Year 2, Semester 1 and this
unit will continue in Year 2, Semester 2 (i.e.,YWK3113 is a full
year placement unit).
yEAR 2 SEMESTER TWO
PSY2305 Individual Differences 15
PSY2231 Developmental Psychology 15
YWK3211 Inclusive Youth Work Practice 15
Students will continue with YWK3113 in this semester.
yEAR 3 SEMESTER ONE
PSY3303 Research Applications and Ethical Issues 15
PSY3343 Abnormal Psychology 15
CSV3109 Vulnerable People and Communities 15
YWK3203 Theories of Youth 15
yEAR 3 SEMESTER TWO
PSY3350 Biological Psychology, Sensation
and Perception 15
PSY3304 Cognition 15
YWK3231 Strategies for Social Change 15
CSV3116 Ethics in Human Services 15
careers: Psychologist, Youth Worker, Government Policy Adviser.
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psyChology
bachelor of Science (Psychology)
Duration: 3 years
campus: Joondalup
Equips students with skills in analysing, researching and explaining
interactions between people and their environment. The course
is ideal for students with a science background who are interested
in careers combining psychology and areas from science and
technology such as aviation science, environmental management,
human biology, sports science and computer science.
Admission Requirements: Western Australia Certificate of
Education Science Learning Area (3A/3B), Computer Science
(3A/3B), Information Systems or equivalent.
CourSe StruCture
Requires the completion of 24 units / 360 credit points.
Generally, units should be completed in year sequence (i.e. all first
year units should be completed before proceeding to second
year units, and all second year units should be completed before
proceeding to third year units). Prerequisites must be adhered
to and each of the research units must be taken in the exact
sequence (i.e. PSY1102, PSY2202, PSY3303). Over the course
of the degree students may not undertake more than 150 credit
points at the first year level. Students must complete a minor OR
a supporting major plus electives from a Science field.
yEAR 1 SEMESTER ONE Credit Points
PSY1101 Introduction to Psychology* 15
PSY1111 Psychology: History and Perspectives 15
Minor / Elective Unit 15
Minor / Elective Unit 15
yEAR 1 SEMESTER TWO
PSY1102 Research Methods in Psychology 1 15
PSY1204 Social Determinants of Behaviour 15
Minor / Elective Unit 15
Minor / Elective Unit 15
yEAR 2 SEMESTER ONE
PSY2202 Research Methods in Psychology 2 15
PSY2301 Learning and Motivation 15
Minor / Elective Unit 15
Minor / Elective Unit 15
yEAR 2 SEMESTER TWO
PSY2305 Individual Differences 15
PSY2231 Developmental Psychology 15
Minor / Elective Unit 15
Minor / Elective Unit 15
yEAR 3 SEMESTER ONE
PSY3303 Research Applications and Ethical Issues 15
PSY3343 Abnormal Psychology 15
Minor / Elective Unit** 15
Minor / Elective Unit** 15
yEAR 3 SEMESTER TWO
PSY3350 Biological Psychology, Sensation and Perception 15
PSY3304 Cognition 15
Minor / Elective Unit** 15
Minor / Elective Unit** 15
* PSY1101 Introduction to Psychology must be successfully completed
before undertaking any subsequent units in psychology, however, this
unit can be taken in conjunction with PSY1102 Research Methods in
Psychology 1.
** Students in Year 3 Semester 1 may take PSY3216 Group Process and
Group Management and/or PSY3211 Cultural Issues in Psychology as
Electives. Students in Year 3, Semester 2 may take PSY3306 Psychology,
Community and Work and/or PSY3246 Systems Consultation as Electives.
Minor
Students are required to choose a Minor from a science field, for
example, in human biology, human movement, environmental
management or computer science.
careers: Counsellor, Human Resources Officer.
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psyChology & addiCtion studies
bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Addiction Studies)
Duration: 3 years
campus: Joondalup
Provides graduates in the addiction studies field with a strong
psychological focus. This addition complements the area of
psychology. Students are prepared for work in education,
prevention and treatment programs in the alcohol, tobacco and
other drug fields.
The degree will be useful for students who wish to be employed
in the area of service provision or program development within
the alcohol and other drug areas.
Additional course Information:
Professional Recognition: Students completing the course in
Psychology and Addiction will hold a degree accredited by the
Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
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pSyCholoGy & SoCiAl SCienCe