Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Addiction Studies)
ObjectivesProvide graduates in the addiction studies field with a strong psychological focus and provide a complimentary addition to the area. Students are prepared for work in education, prevention and treatment programs in the alcohol, tobacco and other drug fields. Provides graduates in the addiction studies field with a strong psychological focus. The degree will be useful for students who wish to be employed in the area of service provision or programme development within the alcohol and other drug area.
Entry requirementsMinimum admission requirements apply to enter this course.
Academic titleBachelor of Arts (Psychology and Addiction Studies)
Course descriptionRelated careers
Child Health Officer, Community Health Officer, Drug Rehabilitation Officer, Health Promotion Officer
This course is available for on-campus study by students with an International student visa.
This course structure contains information about the units which comprise the course as well as the credit points required to successfully complete it.
The Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Addiction Studies) consists of 360 credit points (24 units).
Year One - Semester 1
Unit Description Points
PSY1101 Introduction to Psychology 15
PSY1111 Psychology: History and Perspectives 15
ADS1151 Addiction Studies: Fundamental Concepts 15
HST1124 Health Communication 15
Year One - Semester 2
Unit Description Points
PSY1102 Research Methods in Psychology 1 15
PSY1204 Social Determinants of Behaviour 15
ADS1252 Addiction Studies: Psychoactive Drugs 15
HST1109 Epidemiology 15
Year Two - Semester 1
Unit Description Points
PSY2202 Research Methods in Psychology 2 15
PSY2301 Learning and Motivation 15
ADS2253 Addiction Studies: Processes of Change 15
HST1120 Introduction to Health Promotion 15
Year Two - Semester 2
Unit Description Points
PSY2231 Developmental Psychology 15
PSY2305 Individual Differences 15
ADS2356 Addiction Studies: Intervention Initiatives 15
HST1122 Health in Society 15
Year Three - Semester 1
Unit Description Points
PSY3303 Research Applications and Ethical Issues 15
PSY3343 Abnormal Psychology 15
ADS3355 Addiction Studies: Social Action 15
ADS3252 Addiction Studies: Counselling Skills 1 15
Year Three - Semester 2
Unit Description Points
PSY3350 Biological Psychology, Sensation and Perception 15
PSY3304 Cognition 15
ADS3457 Addiction Studies: Preventive Practice 15
ADS3351 Addiction Studies: Counselling Skills 2 15