Semester 1 (24 Credit points)

Semester 1: A Mental health and wellbeing

• PSY1011 Foundations in psychology (6 Credit points)
• PSY1014 Introduction to contemporary mental health practice (6 Credit points)
• PSY1013 The science of thriving (6 Credit points)
• Elective (6 Credit points)

Semester 1: B Applied psychology²

• PSY1011 Foundations in psychology (6 Credit points)
• AMU1310 Introduction to gender studies, or NUT1024 Nutrition health and behaviour (6 Credit points)
• PSY1013 The science of thriving (6 Credit points)
• Elective (6 Credit points)

Semester 2 (24 Credit points)

Semester 2: A Mental health and wellbeing

• PSY1023 Introduction to psychological inquiry (6 Credit points)
• Indigenous health psychology: South East Asia and global insights (6 Credit points)
• Elective (6 Credit points)
• Elective (6 Credit points)

Semester 2: B Applied psychology²

• PSY1023 Introduction to psychological inquiry (6 Credit points)
• Indigenous health psychology: South East Asia and global insights (6 Credit points)
• AMU1309 Introduction to sexuality studies OR AMU1278 Communication technologies and practices OR AMU1010 Introduction to public relations OR NUT1030 Nutrition and mental health (summer semester only) (6 Credit points)
• Elective (6 Credit points)

Semester 1 (24 Credit points)

Semester 1: A Mental health and wellbeing

• PSY2061 Biological psychology (6 Credit points)
• PSY2071 Developmental psychology (6 Credit points)
• PSY2214 Mental health and wellbeing across the lifespan (6 Credit points)
• Elective (6 Credit points)

Semester 1: B Applied psychology²

• PSY2061 Biological psychology (6 Credit points)
• PSY2071 Developmental psychology (6 Credit points)
• NUT2029 Nutrition education and counselling OR AMU2814 Transforming community OR AMU2625 Borders, people and identity(6 Credit points)
• Elective (6 Credit points)

Semester 2 (24 Credit points)

Semester 2: A Mental health and wellbeing

• PSY2041 Psychological testing and assessment (6 Credit points)

• PSY2042 Personality and social psychology (6 Credit points)

• PSY2014 Mental health in the digital age  (6 Credit points)

• Elective¹ OR PSY2112 Organisational psychology and workplace wellbeing (6 Credit points)

Semester 2: B Applied psychology²

• PSY2041 Psychological testing and assessment (6 Credit points)

• PSY2042 Personality and social psychology (6 Credit points)

• PSY2112 Organisational psychology and workplace wellbeing (6 Credit points)

• Elective (6 Credit points)

Semester 1 (24 Credit Points)

Semester 1: A Mental health and wellbeing

• PSY3051 Perception and cognitive psychology (6 Credit points)
• PSY3052 Cultural safety,responsiveness and reflexivity in practice (6 Credit points)
• PSY3214 Mental health and wellbeing in diverse communities (6 Credit points)
• Elective¹  OR PSY3250 Positive psychology (6 Credit points)

Semester 1: B Applied psychology²

• PSY3051 Perception and cognitive psychology (6 Credit points)
• PSY3052 Cultural safety,responsiveness and reflexivity in practice (6 Credit points)
• PSY3150 Contemporary social psychology (6 Credit points)
• Elective (Level 2 or 3) (6 Credit points)

Semester 2 (24 Credit points)

Semester 2: A Mental health and wellbeing

• PSY3032 Psychological disorders (6 Credit points)

• PSY3062 Research methods in psychology (6 Credit points)

• PSY3034 Psychological science in practice (6 Credit points)

• PSY3120 Introduction to counselling (6 Credit points)

Semester 2: B Applied psychology²

• PSY3032 Psychological disorders (6 Credit points)

• PSY3062 Research methods in psychology (6 Credit points)

• PSY3034 Psychological science in practice (6 Credit points)

• AMU2907 Sexual and reproductive health and rights in global contexts OR AMU2020 International human rights OR PSY3120 Introduction to counselling (6 Credit points)

This psychology course develops through two themes:

A. Psychology sequence

These studies will address core areas of psychology, including the theoretical and empirical basis of our current understanding of human psychology, brain function and evidence-based approaches to psychological intervention. Building a strong foundation in your understanding of psychology will enable you to appreciate the major challenges in psychology today and in the future.

B. Psychology in practice and society

This is the component of the course where you will choose one of two streams:

• Mental health and wellbeing
• Applied psychology.

These streams will enable you to understand and apply a coherent body of knowledge to a range of contexts for the benefit of society in general. You'll also complete elective units.