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.

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 Department of Psychology.

The information published on the Study at ANU 2011 website applies to the 2011 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2010 website.