Study how people behave, think and feel.
In this minor, you'll explore topics like brain function, memory, conscious experience, lifespan development and social behaviour, together with the full spectrum of functional and dysfunctional behaviours.
Studying Psychology can lead to opportunities in human resources, mental health services, youth and child support work, or fields a diverse as marketing, aged care and corrective services.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Organisational development specialist
- Social worker
- Community planning and policy adviser
- Human resources adviser
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How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Seminars
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- The Brain and Behavioural Sciences
- Introduction to Psychology: Developmental, Social & Clinical Psychology
- Psychological Research Methodology
- Learning & Cognition
- Developmental Psychology
- Social & Organisational Psychology
- Measurement in Psychology
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