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Curious about how the human mind works? Want to understand yourself and others better?
This exciting elective opens the door to the fascinating world of Psychology! You'll explore powerful concepts that can help you lead a more fulfilling life—whether it's understanding personalities, improving relationships, or making better decisions, while discovering how these ideas connect to real-world psychological science.
Along the way, you’ll get hands-on experience with the essential research, thinking, and writing skills you’ll need to thrive in VCE Psychology and beyond. Whether you're passionate about helping others, interested in mental health, or just love exploring big ideas, this subject is your first step into a mind-blowing journey!
Topics you will explore include:
Different fields within Psychology
Personalities & Intelligence
Mental health (mental illness and positive psychology)
Pathways into future schooling
This unit is the perfect complementary unit of Forensic Science (Year 9/10 elective).
This unit is an excellent choice as a pathway leading into VCE Psychology.
Other possible pathways:
VCE Health and Human Development
VCE Sociology
Pathways into life
Possible career paths for those interested in Psychology include:
Clinical & Mental Health Careers: including; Clinical Psychologist, Mental Health Social Worker, Rehabilitation Psychologist.
Educational & Developmental Fields: including; Sports Psychology, Human Resources Specialist, Learning Support Specialist.
Forensic & Legal Settings: including; Forensic Psychologist, Criminal Profiler, Victim Support Officer.
Health & Community Services: including; Disability Support Worker, Health Psychologist, Public Health Analyst.
Media, Communication & Technology: including; Consumer Behaviour Analyst, Advertising or Marketing Strategist, Media Psychologist.
....endless possibilities!
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