Psychology

BA Psychology

Courses in psychology are designed to not only study the specific issues, theories, and science of this discipline, but also provide students with an understanding of the complexity and diversity of human behaviour.  You will use approaches that range from the scientific to the philosophical, from the experimental to the theoretical.

The programme covers a wide range of topics, such as child, health and cognitive psychology, in order for you to gain a general overall understanding of the various areas within this major.    

This major will enable you to develop skills in

• Advanced research
• Psychological testing
• Oral and written communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Environmental awareness
• Computer literacy
• Problem solving
• Critical thinking 
• Analytical skills  

Benefits of studying Psychology at RACL

• Teaching of theoretical knowledge with practical experience 
• Academics with a wealth of experience both within academia and in practice 
• Small class sizes
• International student body
• Study abroad opportunity with other international Webster campuses in the USA, Europe and Asia

Potential Career Opportunities

Graduates ofthe BA in Psychology degree have found employment in:

• Counselling
• Social work
• Research
• Education
• Healthcare
• Clinical psychology
• Forensic psychology
• Occupational psychology

Degree curriculum

You will undertake the following core courses:

• PSYC 1100 Introduction to Psychology
• PSYC 1800 Careers in Psychology
• PSYC 2750 Introduction to Measurement and Statistics
• PSYC 2825 Introduction to Research Methods
• PSYC 3550 History, Philosophy and Systems of Psychology
• PSYC 4825 Senior Thesis