Centre for Applied Psychology
Psychology undergraduate degree:
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree flyer (pdf 20kb)
- General Information (pdf 8.85kb)
- Course structure template (pdf 5.8kb)
- Course structure template part-time (pdf 5.9kb)
- FAQ
- To talk to course convenors contact Jeanine McMahon on 6201 2653 or
jeanine.mcmahon@canberra.edu.au
Why Study Psychology at the University of Canberra?
- Job prospects are good
- Dedicated undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in psychology
- Fully accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and approved by the Australian Psychological Society (APS)
- A successful career in 'almost any profession you can name'
- Focus on applied research and practice
- Caring, friendly staff and campus environment
- Lectures cover a wide range of topics
- Develop quality generic skills
- Flexibility in the degree structure with double-degrees, majors
and minors and the opportunity to join the UC Psychology Society
Course Handbooks
- Handbook 2010 -Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Honours) (pdf191kb)
- Handbook 2010 - Master of Clinical Psychology / PhD Clinical Psychology (pdf206kb)
Support
- Maths support at UC is provided by the ISE Student Resource Centre in Building 11.
UCC also runs Maths units in their foundation courses (UCC Diplomas and UC Connect). - Learning Support for Undergraduate Students
Of Interest
- Professor Debra Rickwood was interviewed by the ABC's Stateline reporter Gordon Taylor on a programme which highlighted the disturbing youth road toll statistics. Debra talks about the developing brain function in young people - specifically the pre frontal cortex and executive function.
- Dr Thea Vanags talks to ABC Life Matters host Richard Aedy on Verbal Overshadowing
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Watch the interview between Andrew Denton and Dr Philip Zimbardo aired on ABCs Enough Rope on Mon 17th Nov 2008. Dr Zimbardo talks about the Stanford prison experiments and the treatment of prisoners by members of the US Military in Abu Ghraib in Iraq.
News
The Centre for Applied Psychology at the University of Canberra has been awarded $945,000 to set up a youth mental health service in the ACT. This will benefit the Canberra community and also provide opportunities for staff and students in Psychology.