Psychology

Psychology is a useful subject for many careers. You develop a broad understanding of psychology, and explore how people interact with the environment and each other, and how personal, biological, social, and environmental factors influence behaviour.

Major must include

180 points from courses listed below including PSYC502, PSYC580, PSYC683 and PSYC783 with at least 60 points at level 7

Minor must include

60 points from courses PSYC502, PSYC580, PSYC683 and PSYC783

Students may request alternative courses for the minor by contacting csoc.general@aut.ac.nz

Level 5 course

PSYC502 Introduction to Psychology B
PSYC580 Introduction to Psychology A

Level 6 courses

PSYC601 Abnormal Psychology
PSYC602 Social Psychology
PSYC603 Psychological Assessment
PSYC604 Personality
PSYC605 Brain and Behaviour
PSYC680 Individuals and Identities
PSYC681 Cognitive Psychology
PSYC683 Foundations in Psychological Inquiry

Level 7 courses

PSYC701 Experimental and Applied Behaviour Analysis
PSYC704 Biopsychology
PSYC705 Positive Psychology
PSYC706 Health Psychology
PSYC707 Approaches to Psychological Intervention
PSYC715 Psychological Challenges in Childhood and Adolescence
PSYC780 Emotions and Human Nature
PSYC783 Advanced Psychological Inquiry
PSYC784 Developmental Psychology

Contact us to find out more

Email FHES.enquiries@aut.ac.nz