Major and Module Selection Instructions

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BA in Humanities (Psychology Major)
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BAPY
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Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Humanities (Psychology Major)

*It is your responsibility to ensure that you register correctly*

  • Maximum number of modules you can register for in one academic year is four. 
  • There are a limited number of possible module combinations in a student’s first year, they can take a maximum of three foundation level modules. 
  • Students are also advised that PSY1088: Advanced Research Methods and Project should be taken in combination with as few other modules as possible. 
  • Specifically, it is advised that you have completed PSY1086: Individual Differences before attempting PSY1088: Advanced Research Methods and Project. 

The programme has two elective pathways whereby students may choose to study three Sociology modules OR three Philosophy modules along with the nine Psychology modules. The choice between Sociology or Philosophy must be made in a student’s first year of study. 

Optional Modules

Module Code  Module Title  Module Credits Semester
PSY1080 What is Psychology? 15 Semester 1 & 2
PSY1081 Exploring Psychological Research 15 Semester 1 & 2
PSY1082 Social & Organisational Psychology 15 Semester 1 & 2
PSY1083 Developmental & Educational Psychology 15 Semester 1 & 2
PSY1084 Quantitative & Qualitative Research in Psychology 15 Semester 1 & 2
PSY1085 Cognitive Psychology & Biopsychology 15 Semester 1 & 2
PSY1086 Individual Differences 15 Semester 1 & 2
PSY1087 Abnormal Psychology & Psychological Counselling 15 Semester 1 & 2
PSY1088 Advanced Research Methods & Project 15 Semester 1 & 2

Philosophy Pathway - Select 45 Credits

Module Code  Module Title  Module Credits Semester
PHE1005 What is Philosophy? 15 Semester 1 & 2
PHE1006 What can I know? Philosophy of Knowledge 15 Semester 1 & 2
PHE1007 Philosophy of Education: Teaching, Pedagogy & Practice 15 Semester 1 & 2
PHE1009 Philosophy of Values: Ethics & Aesthetics 15 Semester 1 & 2

Sociology Pathway - Select 45 Credits

Module Code  Module Title  Module Credits Semester
SOC1001 What is Sociology? 15 Semester 1 & 2
SOC1002 Sociology of the Lifecourse 15 Semester 1 & 2
SOC1003 Social Inequality & Intergroup Relations 15 Semester 1 & 2
SOC1015 Societal Structure and Social Order 15 Semester 1 & 2