Psychological studies - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences

Campus availability: Gippsland, Off-campus learning

Relevant courses

0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
1712 Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) (and associated double degrees)
1719 Bachelor of Behavioural Science

The major in psychological studies includes a set of psychology units with an applied flavour. It is designed for students who wish to complete a major in psychology in conjunction with studies in a number of other areas such as science, social work, sociology, communications, management, marketing or education. At first-year level, the sequences provides a brief coverage of a wide range of human behaviours, including seeing and hearing, sleep and dreaming, learning, remembering, thinking, functioning of the brain and nervous system, language, social interactions, dealing with stress, abnormal behaviours and emotions, with more in-depth coverage of developmental topics. The second and third-year units are geared more towards the applied aspects of psychology. Students should be aware that psychological studies is not accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Those interested in undertaking APAC-accredited units should refer to Psychology.

Important information for pre-2005 Gippsland and off-campus students

From 2005 the 'Behavioural studies' programs offered at Gippsland campus and via off-campus learning were renamed Psychological studies. Students who commenced behavioural studies units prior to this change can complete their first-year sequence, minor or major (or complete later year electives) by undertaking the new PSS units. Students who are unsure of which units to enrol in should contact the school regarding their options.

Sequences

First-year sequence

A first year sequence in psychological studies consists of PSS1711 (previously BHS1711) and PSS1712 (previously BHS1712).

NOTE: Students are not permitted to study both PSS1711/PSS1712 (or previous codes) and PSY1011/PSY1022.

Minor sequence

Students complete a standard minor chosen from units listed below.

Major sequence

Students complete a standard major chosen from units listed below.

Units

First-year level

PSS1711 Exploring human behaviour*
PSS1712 Behaviour across the lifespan*

Second/Third-year level

SCY2817 Quantitative social research*
PSS2711 Knowing me, knowing you: Perspectives on personality
PSS2712 Behavioural disorders
PSS2713 The individual in a social context
PSS3716 Psychology of sport and adventure
PSS3717 Psychology at work
PSS3718 Forensic psychology
PSS3719 Parapsychology
PSS3720 People and other animals: studying the relationship between humans and other species

* Core units.

Contact details

Enquiries (Gippsland): Room 283, building 2W

Telephone +61 3 9902 6339

Email humcass.info@arts.monash.edu.au

Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/humcass