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.

Common Units
Building Employability Skills OR Consulting and Freelancing OR Podcast Production and Streaming** 
Career Learning: Managing Your Career

Psychology Units
Advanced Quantitative Research Methods
Introduction to Cultural Psychology
Introduction to Psychological Research Methods
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