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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Global Media and Communication (Double Major) - Murdoch University, Australia

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Love exploring the motivations behind people’s thoughts and actions? Psychology is the study of human behaviour and mental processes, encompassing many aspects of human behaviour from individual differences in personality and intelligence to emotions, interpersonal relationships, memory, motivations and thought processes. A Psychology Degree programme equips students with broad theoretical and practical knowledge of Psychology, as well as job-ready skills in analysis, communication, research, teamwork and writing. At Murdoch University, our Degree programme goes a step further, integrating the established basis of psychological knowledge and methods of investigation with the latest developments in the field. With a Psychology Degree, you will be well-versed in human cognition and motivations, and capable of exploring a wide range of career opportunities in this diverse field.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Students with a Polytechnic Diploma, Kaplan Diploma or Murdoch University-recognised Private Diploma will be granted exemptions and may gain entry to Year 2 of the programme.Students are required to complete the common units and units applicable to the chosen two majors listed.

Students are required to complete the common units and units applicable to the chosen two majors listed.

Core Units

Psychology

  • Advanced Quantitative Research Methods
  • Introduction to Cultural Psychology
  • Introduction to Psychological Science
  • Psychology of Ageing
  • Psychology: Abnormal Behaviour
  • Psychology: Biological Bases of Behaviour
  • Psychology: Cognitive Processes
  • Psychology: Human Development
  • Psychology: Individual Differences and Performance
  • Psychology: Measurement, Design and Analysis
  • Psychology: Social Bases of Behaviour
  • Introduction to Psychological Research Methods*

Psychology and Global Media and Communication 

  • Communicating Global Issues
  • Global Media and Culture
  • Media Audiences
  • Media Governance and Globalisation
  • Social, Games and Mobile Media
  • Web Analytics

Students are required to complete the following common units:

  • Career Learning: Managing Your Career
  • Building Employability Skills OR Consulting and Freelancing