Degree Structure

The Pass Degree

Students intending to specialise in psychology are advised to combine this with studies in related fields. These might include zoology, biochemistry, neuroscience, sociology, anthropology, political science, philosophy, linguistics, mathematics, statistics or computer science. The last of these is quite useful for students planning to specialise in experimental psychology (eg cognition or perception).

The following patterns of enrolment in first year are highly recommended.

For BSc (Psych) students who are combining psychology with a program of study in another area (eg combined degree):

	Semester 1	Semester 2
Year 1	PSYC1003 Psychology 1: Understanding Mind, Brain and Behaviour STAT1003 or BIOL1003 or SCOM1001 or SRES1001 or MATH1013 or COMP1100 PSYC1005 or another science or non-science course Science or non-science course	PSYC1004 Psychology 2: Understanding People in Context BIOL1008 Human Biology Science or non-science course Science or non-science course

 

For a BSc(Psych) or BSc student interested in specialising in neuroscience or the biological basis of behaviour:

	Semester 1	Semester 2
Year 1	PSYC1003 Psychology 1: Understanding Mind, Brain and Behaviour CHEM1101 Chemistry 1* Science or non-science course Science or non-science course	PSYC1004 Psychology 2: Understanding People in Context BIOL1004 Biology 2: Molecular Biology Science or non-science course Science or non-science course

 

* Note: Psychology students without the necessary prerequisites for the Chemistry courses are encouraged to complete the bridging chemistry offered by Chemistry.

Students with a specific interest in the evolution of human behaviour and comparisons between humans and other species can benefit from most offerings of the School of Anthropology and Archaeology.

All second-year courses in Psychology are open to students who have satisfactorily completed PSYC1003 and PSYC1004. Third-year courses have specific prerequisites appropriate to the particular course.

Detailed syllabi and lists of preliminary reading may be obtained from the School of Psychology.

The information published on the Study at ANU 2010 website applies to the 2010 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2009 website.