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Introduction to Psychology I

Undergraduate | MAQ-PSYX1101 | 2022

Previously MAQ-PSYX1104

Course information for 2022 intake

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Study method
100% online
Assessments
Subject may require attendance
Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
13 weeks

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Introduction to Psychology I

About this subject

  • On successful completion you will be able to

    1. Demonstrate research and study skills (developed through planning research assignments, achieving study goals, and meeting deadlines).
    2. Apply communication, interpersonal and team skills in written assignments and by working with fellow students on group tasks and discussions on assignment tasks.
    3. Apply information technology skills through practical assignments and using the web-based elements of the unit.
    4. Demonstrate critical thinking skills through discussion of competing theories of psychological phenomena .
    5. Display an appreciation of Ethical Issues from class discussions and participating in research.
    6. Demonstrate knowledge of a broad range of key concepts in pschology.



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-Introduction to Psychology I (no longer 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

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UndergraduateMAQ-PSY-DEG

Bachelor of Psychology

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