The University of Newcastle

Bachelor of Science (Psychology)

Science is about asking new questions and then answering them. Science underpins all things including technology, business, environmental management, research, and health. Complement and enhance your knowledge by developing business and communication skills.

Biological Psychology

Biological psychology is the study of the biological bases of behaviour. PSYC2400 covers core introductory topics in biological psychology which examine the way in which the nervous system integrates activity at many levels, from the micro level of molecular changes in nerve cells to a macro level of whole systems. PSYC2400 also examines biological bases of behaviour in terms of human anatomy, physiology, and evolution and includes selected topics in neuroscience and their relevance to psychology.

Psychology Introduction 1

Why do people do the things they do? Welcome to the fascinating world of psychology: the scientific study of mind and behaviour. This course introduces some of the key factors that influence people's perceptions, thoughts, feelings, and behaviour. Areas covered include an overview of the history of psychology, lifespan development, social, cross-cultural and Indigenous studies, individual differences in personality and intelligence, health and clinical psychology as well as an introduction to forensic psychology.

Psychology Introduction 2

What makes us tick? Welcome to the hidden world of psychology where we investigate the mechanisms of behaviour. We look at the underlying biological systems that determine everything we do, think and feel.

Advanced Psychological Measurement

This course examines the theory and practice underlying the design and construction of psychological tests (ability and personality), questionnaires and interviews. A variety of testing materials, questionnaires and interview types are introduced in lectures and also in practical sessions that provide basic training in their design, construction, administration, and interpretation.

Advanced Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology

Our understanding of human behaviour comes from our ability as psychological researchers to apply appropriate research methods and statistics to answer research questions. PSYC3000 examines advanced univariate research designs and related inferential statistics.