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Applications of Psychological Science
University of Sydney - Direct Enroll Program
Sydney, Australia
Dates: 7/22/26 - 11/30/26
Applications of Psychological Science
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: University of Sydney
Location: Sydney, Australia
Primary Subject Area: Psychology
Instruction in: English
Course Code: PSYC3020
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 4
Prerequisites: 12cp of 1000-level and 12cp 2000-level PSYC
DESCRIPTION
The aim of this unit is to introduce students to various ways in which psychological theory and research can be applied in the real world. In particular, this unit will focus on Health Psychology, Forensic Psychology, and Organisational Psychology. The Health Psychology component of this course may include investigation into why we engage in risky health behaviours including smoking, overeating and alcohol use; inequalities in health including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island health; dealing with chronic illness including death and dying, and survivorship. The Forensic Psychology component of the course may include investigation into lie detection, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and eyewitness memory. The Organisational Psychology component of the course may focus on personnel selection, training in organisations, performance measurement, workplace motivation, leadership and aspects of positive psychology.