This course provides an introduction to how theory and research in psychology can be applied to a wide range of questions that people often ask about themselves, their families and relationships, their work, their future, society and the environment. The course will address a series of questions from different perspectives, including clinical, developmental, cognitive, and social psychology. The application of psychological knowledge will be explored using problem-based learning methods. This course provides an introduction to how psychology contributes to the understanding of our own behaviour and the behaviour of those around us, in real world settings.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Understand how psychological theories and research can be applied to a range of topics.
- Appreciate how the major areas of psychology (clinical/health, cognitive/perception, social) have contributed to applied psychology.
- Compare, contrast and critique theoretical and empirical research in applied psychology.
- Be confident in the hands-on skills, developed through practical exercises and group discussions, in applying psychology to a range of topics.
Indicative Assessment
The assessment will consist of:
- Lab Review (20%)
- Mid-Semester Quiz (20%)
- Written Assessment (30%)
- Final Exam (30%)
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Workload
- 2 hour lecture per week (13 in total). Some of these will be in person (traditional lecture) and some of these will be presented as an online component.
- 2 hour lab (9 in total). Some of these will be practical labs using equipment and some will be tutorial based discussions around core topics.
Minors
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $3252 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $4638 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8909 | 18 Jul 2016 | 29 Jul 2016 | 31 Aug 2016 | 28 Oct 2016 | In Person | N/A |
