Psychology

Psychology involves all aspects of human behaviour to examine, explain and predict what we do as individuals and in groups. Psychologists apply knowledge of human activity, including issues related to daily life such as family, education and work, and in the treatment of mental health problems.

Career Opportunities

With completion of the fourth year of the Bachelor of Psychology degree, students can apply for membership to the Australian Psychological Association. Students can then work as a provisional Psychologist. Curtin graduates are highly regarded in the industry, and may work in the following areas:

Private sector
Public hospitals/community health
Disability sector
Schools
Employment services: Assistant/associate employment consultant roles with job network agencies
Market research - Research assistants
Human resources e.g. recruitment
Management: Trainee programs in retail

Stage 1 Course Structure - with Credit for Recognised Learning

Students to complete 4 required units before progressing to Stage 2:

ARW01S1 Academic Research and WritingCHE01S1 ChemistryEMT01S1 Essential MathematicsHBI01S1 Human Biology

Stage 1 Course Structure

Students to complete 8 units (6 required + 2 electives ) before progressing to Stage 2:

Study Period 1ARW01S1 Academic Research and WritingCHE01S1 ChemistryEMT01S1 Essential MathematicsHBI01S1 Human Biology

Study Period 2IMT01S1 Information and Media TechnologiesACS01S1 Academic Communication Skills (pre-req for this unit: ARW01S1)

+ 2 electives from the following list:MCC01S1 Media Culture and CommunicationsMGT01S1 ManagementMKT01S1 MarketingPMG01S1 Project Management

LIST OF OTHER ELECTIVES THAT MAY BE CHOSEN IF REQUESTED

Students to make an appointment with the Program Coordinator to gain approval.
ACC01S1 AccountingDES01S1 Design SkillsECN01S1 EconomicsIDC01S1 Introduction to Design ComputingPHY01S1 PhysicsPRG01S1 ProgrammingTMT01S1 Technical Mathematics (pre-req for this unit: EMT01S1)

Stage 2 Course Structure

Students to complete 8 core units

CORE UNITS

Study Period 1FPHP1000 Foundations for Professional Health Practice (pre-requisite for ICHB1006)HSF1000 Human Structure and Function IPSY1000 Introduction to PsychologySPP1002S Science and Professional Practice in Psychology (only available in Semester 1) # (only available in Semester 1)
# Service Taught unit

Study Period 2ICHB1006 Indigenous Cultures and Health BehavioursEIHP1001 Evidence Informed Health PracticeBB1002 Brain and Behaviour (only available in Semester 2)FPSY1001 Foundations of Psychology (only available in Semester 2)

Enrolment Information

For Stage I and 2 enrolment information and deadlines, please click here.

Enrolment in the Service Taught units no longer require a completion of a form. Once you enrol in the Service Taught units on the College's Student Portal, the College will advise the University to enrol you in the units on the University's system. Once they enrol you, you will be notified by the College via email.

Service Taught Units & Oasis

One of your units is Service Taught which means that you will be attending classes with Curtin University students. You will be advised by email to activate your Oasis account and to register for the classes once you enrol on the Student Portal.

Please note - it may take up to 3 weeks for your service taught unit to appear on Oasis.

Unit Materials

College taught unit materials will be made available to you on the College's Student Portal under Moodle as soon as you enrol.

Service taught unit materials will be available on Curtin University's Blackboard once they process your enrolment.

Booklists

The required textbooks and unit materials will be listed in the Unit Outlines once you have enrolled.

Any questions?

If you require more information about the course, please make an appointment with the Program Coordinator - Health Sciences by contacting the College's Reception either in person or by calling 9266 4888.

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