Centre for Applied Psychology

Of Interest:

  • New unit in Forensic Psychology (starting Semester 1 2012)

    8831 Introduction to Forensic Psychology

    Forensic Psychology is one of the most exciting areas of applied psychological research and practice. The challenges faced by forensic psychologists are unique within the field of psychology: clients are typically deceptive and resistant; allied professional groups (such as lawyers) are often hostile; ethical dilemmas are commonplace; and the consequences of errors can be catastrophic.

    This unit will introduce students to a wide range of applied problems such as how to identify an offender from their behaviour at a crime scene (offender profiling), techniques for questioning witnesses and suspects, jury decision making and the psychological causes of miscarriages of justice. This will greatly enhance their learning within their existing degrees and also serve to stimulate interest in the possibility of professional work in forensic psychology.

    The unit is designed for undergraduates in their second year of study as a complement to their existing degree programs.

    Unit convener: Associate Professor Stephen Moston (Stephen.Moston@canberra.edu.au)

  • Symposium on Pain, August 2011. Includes papers presented at the Symposium

  • Pathways to Psychology Graduate courses  (pdf 64kb)

Bachelor of Science in Psychology (780AA)

Undergraduate study application dates:

  • UAC and Direct opening dates is early August 2011
  • UAC and Direct closing dates:
    • UAC: On time 30th September, 2011
    • UAC: Final 2nd February, 2012
    • Direct: 2nd February, 2012

To contact a course convenor for single or double degrees email the Health Student Liaison Officer

Why Study Psychology at the University of Canberra?

  • Job prospects are good - www.joboutlook.gov.au
  • 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.

Further useful information - US Psychology degree guide programs. articles and resources.

Join the UC Psychological Society  - flyer.pdf (28.3kb)                                            UC Psychology Society


Interested in becoming a member of the University Club? Non-psychology students are also welcome. This is a great way to meet with psychology students and learn about psychology through activities and discussions.

Graduate Diploma in Psychological Science

  • Graduate Diploma in Psychological Science. This course replaces the previous Graduate Diploma in Preprofessional Psychology and is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.
  • UAC and Direct opening dates for applications is early August 2011
  • UAC and Direct closing dates:
    • UAC: On time 30th September, 2011 
    • UAC: Final 2nd February, 2012
    • Direct: 2nd February, 2012 
  • To contact the course convenor email PsychologyCourseConvenors@canberra.edu.au 

Honours

Master of Clinical Psychology, PhD in general and PhD in Clinical Psychology 

  • MCP Course Details - course convenor Dr Bruce Stevens
  • Map
  • Handbook 2012 - Master Clinical Psychology/PhD Clinical Psychology (pdf 330kb)
  • A simple way to apply for MCP 2012 (pdf 27kb) 
  • Applications for MCP/PhD 2012 (both UAC and Direct) open 31st August and close 31st October 2011. We expect that the student will do research only for the first 1-2 years of the course to be followed by clinical training and teaching units.
  • PG Research Theses - Titles and Supervisors 2008-2009-2010-2011 (pdf 16kb)
  • Applications for PhD are handled by the Research Office on 6201 2470 or postgrad.research@canberra.edu.au

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).
  • Health Learning Resource Center (HLRC) in 12C26 provides support for all students within the Faculty.

Of Interest

  • Symposium on Pain, August 2011. Includes papers presented at the Symposium.
  • National Psychology Week details 13-19 November 2011
  • APS 2011 National Conference Contributions from Staff and Students (PDF 86kb)
  • Academic staff awards (PDF 36kb)
  • 2010 Conference Presentations In late July 2010, eight University of Canberra psychologists and Postgraduate students presented over ten papers at two major international psychology conferences in Melbourne – the International Association of Cross-Cultural Psychology Conference and the International Congress for Applied Psychology (ICAP). They had been selected from 3,000 applications. Read details (pdf 72kb)
  • Dr Thea Vanags - A cut above the rest, wins the Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Teaching Excellence for an Early Career Academic
  • 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

  • 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

  • headspace ACT logoThe 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. More info
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