Psychology for Organisations and Communities

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
PSYC 3011
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Course ID
204598
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
3
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The aim of this course is to teach students how to apply, interpret and communicate insights from organisational, cross-cultural and community psychology. Students will develop the skills and knowledge they gained in the Year 1 and 2 courses, to further enhance their understanding of psychology as it applies to real-world social contexts. The focus of this course will be on the student's ability to interpret psychological theories related to organisations and communities, with a focus on identifying solutions drawn from diverse psychological approaches.

  • What Is Community Psychology
  • What Is Organisational Psychology
  • The Broader Context - Communities
  • Foundations Of Workplace Well-Being
  • Tensions Between Clinical And Community Contexts
  • People, Systems, And Work - Human Factors
  • Contemporary Community Challenges
  • Contemporary Workplace Challenges
  • Doing Community Research
  • Doing Organisational Research

Course learning outcomes

  • Interpret and evaluate psychological knowledge claims in the context of organisational and community psychology
  • Critically evaluate contemporary organisational challenges and the psychological approaches used to understand them
  • Explore aspects of cultural diversity and the importance of inclusive practices as applied to organisations and communities
  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of psychological approaches as they relate to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations and communities
  • Collaborate with others to develop appropriate research methods for exploring topics in organisational and community psychology
  • Communicate the outputs of psychological research in APA conventions in both written and oral formats

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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