Undergraduate - Area of Study Psychological studies

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.

Note: psychological studies is not accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Those interested in undertaking APAC-accredited units should refer to 'psychology' entry at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2012handbooks/aos/psychology/ug-arts-psychology.html.

First-year level

Students studying a sequence in psychological studies must complete two units (12 points) from the following:

• ATS1359 Exploring human behaviour: An introduction to psychology
• ATS1840 Psychology and you

Note: students are not permitted to study ATS1359 and ATS1840 if they have previously completed ATS1261 and ATS1262 or PSY1011 and PSY1022.

Note: ATS1360 Developmental psychology will no longer be offered at first year level from 2012 but students who have already completed this unit may count this towards their first year sequence in psychological studies.

Second/Third-year level

Students studying a minor or major in psychological studies must have completed the first-year sequence. In addition:

• a minor requires completion of a further two units (12 points) from the units listed below
• a major requires completion of a further six units (36 points) from the units listed below, including the compulsory unit. A minimum of three units must be taken at third year level.

Compulsory unit

• ATS2831 Quantitative social research

Elective units

• ATS2819 Perspectives on personality psychology
• ATS2260 Developmental psychology: Behaviour across the lifespan
• ATS2820 Abnormal psychology and behavioural disorders
• ATS2821 Social psychology
• ATS3842 Sport psychology
• ATS3843 Work psychology
• ATS3844 Forensic psychology
• ATS3845 Parapsychology
• ATS3846 People and other animals: A social science perspective
• ATS3843 Work psychology

Diplomas

• 2327 Diploma in Liberal Arts
• 2552 Diploma of Tertiary Studies

Associate degree

• 4074 Associate Degree in Arts and Social Sciences

Bachelors

Single degrees

• 0002 Bachelor of Arts
• 3920 Bachelor of Arts - at Sunway
• 4073 Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences
• 1638 Bachelor of Arts as a Participant in the Dean's Scholars Program
• 3914 Bachelor of Arts (Criminal Justice)
• 3907 Bachelor of Arts (English Language)
• 3910 Bachelor of Arts (Global)
• 4077 Bachelor of Arts (International)
• 2396 Bachelor of Arts (Journalism)
• 1366 Bachelor of Arts (Languages)
• 1708 Bachelor of Arts (Professional Communication)
• 1712 Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
• 1719 Bachelor of Behavioural Science
• 2476 Bachelor of Communication - at Sunway
• 1731 Bachelor of Community Welfare and Counselling
• 4042 Bachelor of Journalism
• 0202 Bachelor of Letters
• 1144 Bachelor of Performing Arts
• 1275 Bachelor of Professional Communication
• 4086 Bachelor of Social Science

Double degrees

• 3277 Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering and Bachelor of Arts
• 0550 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
• 0553 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business (Banking and Finance)
• 0555 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business (Management)
• 0556 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
• 0542 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Commerce
• 0170 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Economics
• 1541 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education-primary
• 1641 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education-secondary
• 0080 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws
• 3054 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Music
• 0530 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science
• 3426 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Social Work
• 0002 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Theology
• 3779 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Visual Arts
• 1807 Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences and Bachelor of Business and Commerce
• 1806 Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences and Bachelor of Community Welfare and Counselling
• 4208 Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences and Bachelor of Education
• 4089 Bachelor of Arts and Social Sciences and Bachelor of Visual and Media Arts
• 4403 Bachelor of Arts (Global) and Bachelor of Commerce
• 3537 Bachelor of Arts (Global) and Bachelor of Science
• 2131 Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) and Bachelor of Science
• 1798 Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) and Bachelor of Community Welfare and Counselling
• 1941 Bachelor of Business and Commerce and Bachelor of Communication
• 4423 Bachelor of Business and Commerce and Bachelor of Professional Communication
• 4075 Bachelor of Community Welfare and Counselling and Diploma of Community Services (Alcohol, Other Drugs and Mental Health)
• 4076 Bachelor of Community Welfare and Counselling and Diploma of Disability
• 0116 Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Arts
• 3281 Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering and Bachelor of Arts
• 1945 Bachelor of Professional Communication and Diploma of Professional Writing