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 listed below including 15 points at level 5, 30 points at level 6, and 15 points at level 7
Students may request alternative courses for the minor by contacting csoc.general@aut.ac.nz
Level 5 course
- PSYC501 Introduction to Psychology A
- 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
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