Psychology Concepts

• • Introduction to psychology
  • Childhood development
  • Adolescent / adult development
  • Learning
  • Sleep and shift work
  • Stress, coping and health
  • Social psychology
  • Personality
  • Motivation and emotion
  • Psychological disorders

No eligibility requirements

Special requirements

No special requirements

Focus on the foundational concepts of psychology including the biological bases of behaviour, learning theory, lifespan development, personality psychology, and health and wellbeing. Explore the psychological impact of illness and trauma as well as motivational and emotion factors that inform our social and interpersonal relationships.

Apply your knowledge to understand people’s behaviour, performance, and mental operations in the workplace. Gain a psychological perspective on the complexities of mental health issues and develop strategies to improve health and education outcomes.

UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree. 

Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.

This is a first-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Psychological Science and Sociology degree.

• Continuous Assessment (60%)
• Essay (40%)