Psychology

Psychology provides the knowledge and understanding of human nature by asking scientific questions and by undertaking studies into the fields of neuroscience, cognitive sciences and social psychology. Through these studies, students will appreciate how people perceive the world around them and how they respond to it and how they relate to others and function within society.

The aim of Stage 5 Psychology is to promote understanding and a critical awareness of the nature of human behaviour and the influence of biological, cognitive and socio-cultural factors on individuals and society. The course will include practical activities and inquiry based research of psychological theories and experiments.

Students will develop an understanding of how the field of psychology provides scientific explanations for the mind and behaviour through research, theories and approaches. Students will learn how the knowledge gained by research psychologists is used and applied to understand how people react in individual and group settings. 

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This is a Non-RoSA course and will therefore not appear on your RoSA. Students are advised to do no more than 200 hours of Non-RoSA courses throughout Years 9 and 10.