Introduction to Psychology I
UndergraduateMAQ-PSYX11012025
Previously MAQ-PSYX1104
Gain an overview of key concepts in psychology. You’ll explore personality, motivation, learning, and more. Set a strong foundation in key study skills, including researching and essay writing, to lean on throughout your psychology degree.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 7 Dec 2025
- Entry requirements
- Prior study needed
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start dates
- 24 Feb 2025,
- 15 Dec 2025
- Price from
- $2,160
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Introduction to Psychology I
About this subject
On successful completion you will be able to
- Demonstrate broad knowledge of the underlying principles, theories and concepts, and skills in the core topics of introductory psychology.
- Demonstrate research-informed pursuit of scholarly inquiry by analysing, critiquing, and discussing theory and research in introductory psychology using scientific evidence.
- Communicate effectively utilising multiple modes to convey thoughtful, scientifically driven information about introductory psychology.
- Apply introductory psychology knowledge in a manner that is culturally appropriate and sensitive to diversity of individuals. .
- Demonstrate knowledge and behaviour of appropriate ethics and values in psychology.
- A week-by-week guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials.
Please note: This subject is available in Macquarie Session 3, which is an intensive semester that spans only 5 intensive teaching weeks, plus a mid-semester recess and an assessment period. Students are advised to enrol in only one or two subjects in Session 3. Students who would prefer to take the unit over 13 teaching weeks should enrol in the Session 1 offering.
In this unit, you will be introduced to the broad and diverse field of psychology. A range of topics in psychology will be covered in lectures and tutorial activities, learning both theoretical basis and practical applications of psychological science. Key communication skills will be developed and demonstrated by working on a group presentation, applying the empirical science of psychology for broader social good.
- Group Presentation (35%)
- Online invigilated examination (45%)
- Written Reflection (20%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
This research-intensive university in north-western Sydney offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. With over 44,000 current students, Macquarie has a strong reputation for welcoming international students and embracing flexible and convenient study options, including its partnership with Open Universities Australia.
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- 11
- Times Higher Education World University Ranking 2025, within Australia:
- 10
Entry requirements
Equivalent subjects
You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:
MAQ-PSYX1104 (Not currently available)
Others
NCCW (pre-2020) PSY104, PSYC104, PSYU1104
NCCW (2020 and onwards); PSYX1104, PSYU1104, PSYU1101
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
Find out more information on Commonwealth Loans to understand what this means to your eligibility for financial support.
What to study next?
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
UndergraduateMAQ-PSY-DEG
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