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History and Philosophy of Psychology

Undergraduate | SWI-PSY30013 | 2024

Break down some of the big theories of psychology and analyse them. Afford yourself a fuller picture of the history of psychological study, and the real-life figures who pioneered it. Ponder the nature of the mind and the philosophy of science.

Study method
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Assessments
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Enrol by
18 Aug 2024
Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
13 weeks
Start dates
26 Feb 2024,
26 Aug 2024

Price from

$3,480

Upfront cost

$0

HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available

History and Philosophy of Psychology

About this subject

  • Students who successfully complete this subject will be able to:

    • Describe significant figures, events, and ideas in the history of psychology;
    • Interpret the significance of these figures/events/ideas with respect to their context;
    • Identify the impact of these figures/events/ideas on evolution of psychology as a discipline;
    • Critically evaluate the philosophical, social, and scientific basis for psychological concepts and methods;
    • Synthesise arguments concerning psychological opinion, theory, and practice.

Entry requirements

Prior study

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

one of

  • SWI-PSY20007-Developmental Psychology (no longer available)

  • SWI-PSS250 (Not currently available)

and one of

  • SWI-PSY20006-Cognition and Human Performance (no longer available)

  • SWI-PSS240 (Not currently available)

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.

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Student feedback

25 student respondents between 17 July - 17 July 2023.

72%of students felt the study load was manageable

92%of students felt this subject helped them gain relevant skills

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