Psychology

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Are you interested in what influences human behaviour? Study psychology to learn about the brain, behaviour, personalities, people and relationships.

Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour. Psychology uses science, including statistical measures, to objectively interpret behaviour. This includes whether or not specific kinds of interventions aimed at changing or improving behaviour actually work. Because psychology is a science, it relies on evidence-based research.

Psychology is a broad and diverse subject area as human behaviour is complex and there are many facets. These facets include our physiology and our cognition, which are central to how we, as individuals, experience the world through our senses and how we remember and process information using our brain. Our biology, and the social and cultural contexts we experience are also relevant because these influence how we grow, develop, and make sense of ourselves and others.

Psychology degree graduates develop skills for interpreting complex human behaviours, inclusive of child and adolescent mental health and adult mental health, as well as a wide range of research and analysis skills relevant for scientific and social science research. These skills have application in a wide range of fields including mental and community health, justice, research, marketing, human resources, education, and life coaching. Upon completing our psychology degree, graduates may be eligible to enter graduate and postgraduate training, which is required for working as a psychologist.

 

Psychology qualifications

We offer diploma and degree level psychology and mental health qualifications in a range of areas.

Course only study

If you have specific study or professional goals, our course only study option may be for you. With course only study, you can enrol in one course or a few, to gain the skills you need.

Go to the Course only information linked to below to find out more about this study option. Check the choose courses tab to see what psychology courses you can study.

Being an empathic people-person and having a genuine interest in what motivates people’s behaviours, attitudes and actions, and wanting to pursue a progressive career along this vein, Psychology was the obvious choice.

Erin Kernohan, Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) graduate

Download our Applied Science prospectus

At Open Polytechnic we specialise in flexible, distance and online learning that is designed to help you fit study around your work and life commitments.

For more information about what applied science programmes we offer download our Applied Science prospectus  (PDF 2MB)

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Study options

Level Credits

Level

7

Credits

120

Fees

Variable costs apply

Level

5

Credits

120

Fees

$4,758

Level

7

Credits

360

Fees

$16,380

Level

7

Credits

400

Fees

$15,860

Level

7

Credits

360

Fees

$14,274

Level

7

Credits

360

Fees

Costs vary
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