Social and Community Psychology

Undergraduate | 2026

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On campus
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Area/Catalogue
PSYC 2013
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Course ID
204587
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus
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Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
Adelaide University
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

The aim of this course is to further develop students' knowledge of the concepts, theories, and methods for understanding social behaviour and the relationship between people and their social environment. Students will further develop their understanding of social and community research for understanding human psychology by exploring the basis of social behaviour in resources and social relationships, engaging in practical analysis of groups and communities including non-western communities and using analytical tools drawn from across the social sciences.

Course learning outcomes

  • Analyse a range of social psychological theories and their applications
  • Employ a critical, empirical approach to the analysis of social and community behaviour using qualitative methods
  • Apply knowledge of Social and Community Psychology to the analysis of social behaviour

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed all of PSYC1013 Psychology 1A/PSYC1015 Psychology 1B

Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed BEHL2020 UO Social and Community Psychology at the University of South Australia OR must not have completed BEHL2006 Social and Community Psychology at the University of South Australia

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