M2018 · Monash University · UG specialist
Bachelor of Psychology
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
- Minimum ATAR
- 75
- Full time
- 3 years
- Part time
- —
- Credit points
- 144
- Campus
- —
- Mode
- On campus
Overview
This course is designed for those who wish to study psychology and understand the complexities of human behaviour and the biological, psychological and social factors that contribute to individual group and community processes. You will learn about how psychological, social and personality factors influence thinking and behaviour as well as how interventions can be applied to help people lead more satisfying and meaningful lives.
Your required study includes the core sequence of psychology units and in addition you will have the opportunity to complete a major stream of study such as mental health and wellbeing, neuroscience, applied psychology or public health, designed to give you a broad understanding of psychological science in practice. This understanding will form the basis of knowledge and skills for the pursuit of research or practice in a range of postgraduate programs.
Your studies will enable you to pursue a career in a diverse range of fields including research, mental health and welfare, human resources, community services and counselling, education and health services. You could also undertake further steps to qualify to practice as a professional psychologist or pursue a career in counselling, welfare, social work, human resources, marketing or research.
First-year units
Level 1 units every student in this course takes or chooses from.
- PSY1011Foundations in psychologyThis unit provides you with an introduction to the broad foundations of psychology as a scientific discipline. It begins with an exploration of psychology's historical origins. The unit introduces theories related to cognitive and biologica…
- PSY1023Introduction to psychological InquiryIntroduction to Psychological Inquiry will provide you with an introduction to the ways in which psychological knowledge is created. This unit explores the methods employed by psychological scientists to find answers to problems involving h…
- PSY1013The science of thrivingThis unit aims to expose you to the knowledge and strategies required to thrive in your academic and professional life. It gives you an overview and understanding of foundational information about wellbeing, mental health prevention, critic…
- PSY1211Brain and behaviourIn this unit, you will be provided with an accessible introduction to current topics in biological psychology and cognitive neuroscience. Understanding of biological psychology and cognitive neuroscience will allow you to better understand…
- BIO1022Life on EarthThis unit views the extraordinary diversity of life on Earth through the prism of evolutionary theory and in the context of human and environmental health. You will examine how animals and plants, through the agents of gene mutation and nat…
- PSY1014Introduction to contemporary mental health practiceIndividuals encounter challenges that impact on their own and others' mental health and wellbeing. These include biological, psychological, and social factors, as well as behaviours such as binge drinking and inappropriate drug use, which c…
- HSC1200Public health and preventionYou will be provided with an introduction to the principles and practices of contemporary public health. You will use case study examples to illustrate public health successes, including the key elements contributing to these successful app…
- PSY1025Indigenous health psychology: South East Asia and global insightsIn this unit, you will have the opportunity to develop skills required to improve Indigenous mental health equity and cultural safety in healthcare in Southeast Asia and Australia. Drawing from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heal…
And 6 more in the course structure below.
Course structure
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Part A. APAC level 1-accredited sequence
60 cpYou must complete the following units
- PSY1011Foundations in psychology6 cp
- PSY1023Introduction to psychological Inquiry6 cp
- PSY2041Psychological testing and assessment6 cp
- PSY2042Personality and social psychology6 cp
- PSY2061Biological psychology6 cp
- PSY2071Developmental psychology6 cp
- PSY3032Psychological disorders6 cp
- PSY3051Perception and cognitive psychology6 cp
- PSY3052Cultural safety, responsiveness and reflexivity in practice6 cp
- PSY3062Research methods in psychology6 cp
Part B. Discipline streams
54 cpYou must complete 54 credit points, comprising - PSY3134 Introduction to psychological science in practice (0 credit points); and - the following two units (12 credit points); and - one of the following discipline streams (42 credit points). Note 1: If you are enrolled in the double degrees: M2019 Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Arts OR M2020 Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Commerce, you must complete 48 credit points, as the preparatory unit PSY3134 and practical unit PSY3034 are not available to the aforementioned double degree students. Note 2: If you are enrolled in the M2021 Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Science double degree, you must complete 42 credit points as PSY1013, the preparatory unit PSY3134 and practical unit PSY3034 are not available to the the M2021 double degree students.
- PSY1013The science of thriving6 cp
- PSY3034Psychological science in practice6 cp
- PSY3134Introduction to psychological science in practice0 cp
Neuroscience stream (Clayton)
42 cpYou must complete the following units
- PSY1211Brain and behaviour6 cp
- BIO1022Life on Earth6 cp
- PHY2011Neuroscience of communication, sensory and control systems6 cp
- PSY2320Sleep and circadian rhythms6 cp
- RAD3004Neuroimaging for neuroscience research6 cp
- PSY3180Introduction to clinical neuropsychology6 cp
- PSY3280The neuronal basis of consciousness6 cp
Mental health and wellbeing stream (Clayton)
42 cpYou must complete the following units
- PSY2014Mental health in the digital age6 cp
- PSY2242Psychology of ageing6 cp
- PSY2243Child and youth mental health: Empowering parents and carers6 cp
- PSY3120Introduction to counselling6 cp
- PSY3252The history of psychological disorders and disability6 cp
- PSY1014Introduction to contemporary mental health practice6 cp
- PSY1211Brain and behaviour6 cp
Public health stream (Clayton)
42 cpYou must complete the following units
Mental health and wellbeing stream (Malaysia)
42 cpYou must complete the following units. Note: You must complete either PSY3250 or PSY2112 to meet the stream requirements. You may also enrol in one of these units as a discipline-specific elective.
- PSY1014Introduction to contemporary mental health practice6 cp
- PSY1025Indigenous health psychology: South East Asia and global insights6 cp
- PSY2014Mental health in the digital age6 cp
- PSY2214Mental health and wellbeing across the lifespan6 cp
- PSY3120Introduction to counselling6 cp
- PSY3214Mental health and wellbeing in diverse communities6 cp
- PSY3250Positive psychology6 cp
- PSY2112Organisational psychology and workplace wellbeing6 cp
Applied psychology stream (Malaysia)
42 cpYou must complete 42 credit points, comprising: - the following three units (18 credit points); and - one unit (6 credit points) from each of the four specified elective lists below (total 24 credit points).
- PSY1025Indigenous health psychology: South East Asia and global insights6 cp
- PSY2112Organisational psychology and workplace wellbeing6 cp
- PSY3150Contemporary social psychology6 cp
Specified elective list 1
You must complete one of the following units
Specified elective list 2
You must complete one of the following units
Specified elective list 3
You must complete one of the following units
Specified elective list 4
You must complete one of the following units
Part C. Elective studies
30 cpYou must complete 30 credit points of electives chosen form the School of Psychological Sciences, the Faculty or across the University. Recommended lists of elective units are provided below. The units may be at any level, however, at least one elective unit (6 credit points) must be at Level 2 or above, and no more than 4 units (24 credit points) at Level 1.
Discipline specific electives
The following list are recommended elective units offered through the School of Psychological Sciences
Free electives
Free electives can be identified using the browse units tool and indexes of units in the current edition of the Handbook. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; undergraduate units are those that commence with the numbers 1-3. You may need permission from the owning faculty to enrol in some units taught by other faculties. Further elective unit recommendations are listed below: - Behavioural studies (e.g. ATS1261, ATS1262) - Criminology (e.g. ATS1421, ATS1423) - Philosophy (e.g. ATS1057, ATS1835) - Sociology (eg. ATS1365, ATS1366) - Biological sciences (e.g. BIO2242, BIO3052, MCB2011, MCB2022) - Genetics (e.g. GEN2041, GEN2052) - Immunology (e.g. IMM2011, IMM2022) - Pharmacology (e.g. PHA2022, PHA3011, PHA3021) - Physiology (e.g. PHY2032, PHY2042) - Health sciences (e.g. BMA1011, BMA1012, HSC1100, HSC1200, HSC1300, HSC1400) - Public health (e.g. PBH1102, PBH1104, PBH2002, PBH2003, HSC2400) - Social work (e.g. SWM3127)