Psychology and Sport Science (pre-Sem 2 2012)

Psychology graduates are highly sought after in a range of human services positions. These might include employment in community and mental health, human resource management, policy development, research, welfare, journalism, marketing and advertising. These courses also provide the first step to becoming a professional psychologist. After completing a degree with a major in psychology, you may undertake a fourth year in psychology and then further study in specialist areas of professional psychology such as counselling, health, clinical, organisational, and sport psychology

The  Psychology and Sport Science Professional Major comprises 16 units valued at 12.5 credit points each (200 credit points).

A co-major or minor in Psychology and Sport Science is not available.

 

Psychology component

Psychology 100 (HAY100)

Psychology 101 (HAY101)

Statistics and Research Methods A (HMA103)

Cognition and Human Performance (HAY205)

Developmental Psychology (HAY206)

Design and Measurement 2 (HMA278)

Design and Measurement 3 (HMA279)

The Psychology of Personality (HAY308)

Psychology Project A (HAY303)

Social Psychology (HAY307)

Abnormal Psychology (HAY321) HAY305 Psychology Project B ** (no longer offered as from Semester 1 2013)

and

Sport Science component

HAY130 Introduction to Sport Psychology
HAS292 Sociology of Sport
HMA281 Sport Statistics
HAY330 Advanced Topics in Sport Psychology

 
** NB: In place of HAY305 Psychology Project B, students may undertake any one (1) Arts, Social Science or Science unit.

This Psychology and Sport Science Professional Major is only available to students enrolled in an Arts or Social Science program

Students who successfully complete the requirements of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Social Science program, including the Psychology and Sport Science Major, are eligible to apply to graduate with the associated tagged outcome.