Psychology is available as a minormajor and extended major.

Program requirements

The program and course requirements set out the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete this program.

You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.

Note: This plan has had changes from 2022, please refer to the program and course requirements.

What do the different requirements mean?

  • Core - all students must complete this course
  • Prerequisite for major - a course required for progression in this major
  • Major compulsory - a course required for this major
  • Major elective - required for the major, chosen from specific selection of courses
  • Recommended - a course which complements the major, but can be substituted for an elective

Students commencing in Semester 2 (July intake)

The study planners provided outline the order of courses to be completed from semester 1 to semester 2. The planners identify semester offerings and in many instances, will be the same for students commencing the program from semester 2. You should check the course offerings to ensure that you are completing the courses in a way that ensures your progression in the program.

If the course sequencing in the planner does not work for you, please contact the School or book an appointment with an academic advisor to obtain individual advice.

Year 1

Note: This plan has had changes from 2022, please refer to the program and course requirements.

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
BSc core course1 - complete 2 units

SCIE10002   Theory & Practice in Science

Refer to Semester 1 for BSc core course.

Prerequisite courses for major - complete 4 units
NEUR10203 The Brain and Behavioural Sciences

PSYC10302 Introduction to Psychology: Developmental, Social & Clinical Psychology

Compulsory course for major - complete 2 units
Refer to Semester 2 for compulsory course for major.PSYC10401,3 Psychological Research Methodology I
Elective courses - choose 8 units

4 units from program electives or general electives

Refer to BSc course list for course selection.

4 units from program electives or general electives

Refer to BSc course list for course selection.

Additional Information:

  1. Students who complete PSYC1040 and PSYC2010 towards the Psychology single or extended major are exempt from STAT1201.
  2. Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester. 
  3. Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.

Year 2

Note: This plan has had changes from 2022, please refer to the program and course requirements.

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Compulsory courses for major - complete 10 units
PSYC20101,2  Psychological Research Methodology IIPSYC20302 Developmental Psychology
NEUR20202  Neuroscience for PsychologistsPSYC20402 Social & Organisational Psychology
 PSYC20502 Learning & Cognition
Elective courses - choose 6 units

Program elective or general elective3

Refer to BSc course list for course selection.

Program elective or general elective3

Refer to BSc course list for course selection.

Additional Information:

  1. Students who complete PSYC1040 and PSYC2010 towards the Psychology single or extended major are exempt from STAT1201.
  2. Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
  3. Number of electives in each semester is dependent on which semester students complete Level 2 compuslory courses for major. Students must complete 8 units per semester. 

Year 3

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Compulsory course for major - complete 6 units
PSYC3010 Psychological Research Methodology IIIPSYC3020 Measurement in Psychology
PSYC3102 Psychopathology 
Elective courses for major - choose 6 units
NEUR3192 Sensory NeuroscienceNEUR3302 Cognitive Neuroscience
NEUR3272 The Neuroscience of Social BehaviourPSYC3032 Topics in Social Psychology
PSYC3052 Judgment & Decision-MakingPSYC3062 Introduction to Human Factors
PSYC3262 Evolutionary Approaches to Human BehaviourPSYC3082 Psychotherapies and Counselling
PSYC3312 Parenting and Family PsychologyPSYC3122 Attitudes & Social Cognition
 PSYC3132 The New Psychology of Health
 PSYC3202 Industrial & Organisational Psychology
 PSYC3282 Developmental Perspectives on the Origins of Human Culture
Elective courses - choose 4 units

Program elective or general elective1

Refer to BSc course list for course selection.

Program elective or general elective1

Refer to BSc course list for course selection.

Additional Information:

  1. Number of electives in each semester is dependent on course selection for Level 3 elective courses for major. Students must complete 8 units per semester.