Undergraduate Courses in Psychology
The Undergraduate courses offered by the School are accredited with the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). These courses are available by full-time or part-time study on the Joondalup Campus. The Bachelor of Arts is also available online*.
Download our 2010 Study Pathways booklet. (PDF, 187KB)
*Note: All Psychology units are available online, however minors may require on-campus attendance.
Choosing a Career in Psychology
This is designed to draw your attention to the many possibilities available in applying psychology in the workforce. Students undertaking a Major in Psychology at Edith Cowan University can focus their studies on a future career goal by selectively choosing either a double major, or a supporting major a minor field of study.
The Minor areas of study that complement a Psychology Major and the most appropriate to different career pathways. Minors are grouped according to the Faculty to which they belong.
As from 2007 a degree at Edith Cowan University consists of 24 units or 360 credit points. A Major in Psychology requires 16 units, 4 at each level of 1st, 2nd and 8 at 3rd year. The Minor area of study consists of 6 units in an area other than psychology. These units can be chosen with a definite career pathway in mind.
The Double Majors are available by full-time or part-time study and units must be completed in the sequential order as presented. The double majors usually consist of 24 units, 12 in each major, others have 16 units of Psychology and 8 units of another major.
The remaining 2 units are elective units which are chosen from any area (providing prerequisites are met). Alternatively, instead of choosing a minor and elective units, where available, a student may select a supporting major. A supporting major consists of 8 units in an area other than psychology. There is a range of options available to students in choosing a minor field of study.
How to apply for entry in to the Psychology Courses
(School Leavers & Non-School Leavers)
http://reachyourpotential.com.au/futurestudents/
Admission to undergraduate courses at all tertiary educational institutions in Western Australia is coordinated through the:
Tertiary Institutions Service Centre
100 Royal Street
East Perth WA 6000
Telephone (08) 9318 8000
http://www.tisc.edu.au
The TISC code for the psychology undergraduate courses are:
| On-Campus | External | |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) | EJABC | EOABC |
| Bachelor of Science (Psychology) | EJSPC | |
| Psychology and Addiction Studies | EJPAC | EOPAC |
| Psychology and Counselling | EJPYC | EOPYC |
| Psychology and Criminology and Justice | EJJSC | EOJSC |
Major in Psychology
The Psychology Major is available by full-time or part-time study and units must be completed in the sequential order as presented. The Psychology Major can be completed as a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) or Bachelor of Science (Psychology). To enrol as a science major students need at least one science unit in their entry qualifications.
| Year 1 | Semester 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| PSY1101 | Introduction to Psychology | |
| PSY1111 | Psychology: History and Perspectives | |
| Minor |
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| Minor/Elective | ||
| Semester 2 | ||
| PSY1102 | Research Methods in Psychology 1 | |
| PSY1204 | Social Determinants of Behaviour | |
| Minor |
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| Minor/Elective | ||
| Year 2 | Semester 1 | |
| PSY2202 | Research Methods in Psychology 2 |
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| PSY2301 | Learning and Motivation | |
| Minor | ||
| Minor | ||
| Semester 2 | ||
| PSY2305 | Individual Differences | |
| PSY2231 | Developmental Psychology | |
| Minor |
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| Minor | ||
| Year 3 | Semester 1 | |
| PSY3303 | Research Applications and Ethical Issues |
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| PSY3343 | Abnormal Psychology | |
| PSY3216 | Group Process and Group Management | |
| PSY3211 | Cultural Issues in Psychology | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| PSY3350 | Biological Psychology, Sensation and Perception | |
| PSY3304 | Cognition | |
| PSY3306 | Psychology, Community and Work | |
| PSY3246 | Systems Consultation | |
Double Majors in Psychology
The School has nine double major courses in Psychology. These are:
- Psychology and Criminology
- Psychology and Children and Family Studies
- Psychology and Women's Studies
- Psychology and Addiction Studies
- Psychology and Disability Studies
- Psychology and Writing
- Psychology and English
- Psychology and Youth Work Studies
- Psychology and Counselling
Selection of a Minor
Choosing six units from an established program allows you to focus on an area of interest that complements the Psychology major.
Students undertaking the Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) program may choose a Minor from any Faculty.
Students undertaking the Bachelor of Science (Psychology) program must choose a Minor from the Faculty of Computing, Health and Science.
Selection of a Supporting Major
Students undertaking the Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) program may choose a Supporting Major from any Faculty.
Students undertaking the Bachelor of Science (Psychology) program must choose a Supporting Major from the Faculty of Computing, Health and Science.
Edith Cowan University consists of a number of campuses. The Psychology Major and Minor courses are taught at the Joondalup Campus. Other courses are offered on one and often several campuses. The following campus abbreviations are used in the Career Pathways table:
| JO | Joondalup |
|---|---|
| ML | Mount Lawley |
| CH | Churchlands |
| BU | Bunbury |
| EX | External |
Minor in Psychology
Psychology is also offered as a minor. The minor has been designed to offer students a choice of units that can complement a variety of Major areas of study. A Minor in psychology consists of six units (two at first year level, two at second year level, and two at third year level) chosen from the following:
| Year 1 | Semester 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| PSY1101 | Introduction to Psychology | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| PSY1204 | Social Determinants of Behaviour | |
| Year 2 | Semester 1 | |
| PSY3216 | Group Process and Group Management | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| PSY3306 | Psychology, Community and Work | |
| Year 3 | Semester 1 | |
| PSY3211 | Cultural Issues in Psychology | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| PSY3246 | Systems Consultation | |
Further information
For further information, please contact:
Student Support Officer (Psychology)
School of Psychology and Social Science
Edith Cowan University
270 Joondalup Drive
Joondalup WA 6027
Telephone: (61 8) 6304 5551
Facsimile: (61 8) 6304 5834
Email: sue.timewell@ecu.edu.au