Course Details
Introduction to Psychology A
Course Code PSYC580
EFTS 0.1250
Points 15.00
Level 5
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Prescriptor
Introduces the student to the methods and concepts of psychology. The strengths and limitations of the various perspectives that have been developed to explain human behaviour will be critically examined using relevant experiments and studies. The course content is designed to illuminate the complementary nature of psychological models and the workings of the scientific method.
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Qualifications
The course is available as part of the following qualifications.
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  AK3001   Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Science Conjoint Degrees   (BBusBSc)
510.00
  AK2040   Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)   (BSc(AdvSci)(Hons))
480.00
  AK1289   Graduate Certificate in Arts   (GradCertArts)
60.00
  AK3324   Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing)   (BHSc(Nurs))
360.00
  AK3680   Bachelor of Health Science   (BHSc)
360.00
  AK3757   Graduate Certificate in Health Science   (GradCertHSc)
60.00
  AK1013   Graduate Diploma in Health Science   (GradDipHSc)
120.00
  AK3693   Bachelor of Business   (BBus)
360.00
  AK3704   Bachelor of Arts   (BA)
360.00
  ICE1   Individual Course Enrolment   (ICE)
0.00
  SABRD1   Study Abroad   (Study Abroad)
0.00
  INEXCH1   International Exchange (Inbound)   (INEXCH)
0.00
  AK3706   Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences   (BA BCIS)
510.00
  AK2001   Diploma in Arts   (DipArts)
120.00
  AK3002   Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business Conjoint Degrees   (BA BBus)
510.00
  AK2002   Certificate in Arts   (CertArts)
60.00
  AK1288   Graduate Diploma in Arts   (GradDipArts)
120.00
  HA1041   Bachelor of Science   (BSc)
360.00
  HV3680   Bachelor of Health Science in Psychology   (BHSc in Psychology)
360.00
  HT3680   Bachelor of Health Science in Public and Environmental Health   (BHSc in Public and Environment)
360.00
  HC3680   Bachelor of Health Science in Case Management   (BHSc in Case Management)
360.00
  HA1042   Graduate Diploma in Science   (GradDipSc)
120.00
  HA1043   Graduate Certificate in Science   (GradCertSc)
60.00
Timetable
2026, Semester 1 Standard
Class Stream Starting Ending Day Time Room
PSYC580/W101  A  23-Feb-2026  19-Jun-2026       
PSYC580/W102  A  23-Feb-2026  19-Jun-2026       
PSYC580/W103  A  23-Feb-2026  19-Jun-2026       
PSYC580/W104  A  23-Feb-2026  19-Jun-2026       
PSYC580/W105  A  23-Feb-2026  19-Jun-2026       
PSYC580/W106  A  23-Feb-2026  19-Jun-2026       
PSYC580/W107  A  23-Feb-2026  19-Jun-2026       
PSYC580/W108  A  23-Feb-2026  19-Jun-2026       
PSYC580/W150  A  23-Feb-2026  19-Jun-2026       
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