COURSE INFORMATION

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T01 University Diploma in Psychological Studies

INTRODUCTION

This course is designed for students who are interested in obtaining an introduction to the discipline of psychology.  This 12-month full-time course provides students with knowledge about the latest theoretical issues impacting on psychology and introduces them to the practical applications of this  knowledge.  Successful completion of this University Diploma will enable students to make application to the undergraduate Bachelors degree program.

 

COURSE LOCATION AND MODE OF STUDY

The course is available by full-time or part-time internal study on Joondalup campus. Some units are also available externally.

 

SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

No prerequisites.

 

Students for whom English is not their first language must have proof of language proficiency.  This can be the Cambridge Proficiency Test at Grade "C" level, IELTS of 6.5 or a TOEFL minimum score of 550 including TWE of 5.  For European students, other equivalents may apply.

 

COURSE STRUCTURE

Each unit involves three hours contact time per week during the 13-week semester.  Psychology units comprise 75% of the program.

 

Students are required to have a total of 120 credit points to complete the course.

 
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 1
PSY1101 Introduction to Psychology 15
PSY1102 Research Methods in Psychology 1 15
UPC0003 Numeracy Tools 15
UPC0004 Accessing Knowledge 15
 
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 2
PSY1204 Social Determinants of Behaviour 15
PSY2203 Psychology of Interpersonal Skills 15
PSY1109 Critical Thinking and Writing in Psychology 15
PSY1203 Biological Determinants of Behaviour 15
 
 
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 31/03/2006 VET: 31/03/2006