UO Social and Community Psychology

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your study will be 100% online
100% online
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Area/Catalogue
PSYC 2022
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Course ID
204596
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Campus
Online
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Psychology
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Stephanie Centofanti
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
Discipline group A
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

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

Availability

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Census date
Fri 09/10/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 02/10/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 23/10/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 06/11/2026

Class details

Online

Class number
Class number 4109
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 500
Available
Available 461
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,
Notes:
This course is only for students studying 100% online programs

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed all of PSYC1019 UO Psychology 1A/PSYC1020 UO Psychology 1B

Corequisite(s)

N/A

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

Assumed knowledge

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Textbook(s)

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Inherent requirements

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Other resources

N/A

Assessment

N/A

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Psychology
Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice