Clinical and Abnormal Psychology

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
PSYC 3013
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Course ID
204600
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Campus
Magill
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
David Gleaves
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Course level
3
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.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

The aim of this course is to develop students' advanced understanding of the classification, description, causes and treatment of major psychological disorders. In this course students will develop an advanced understanding of normality and abnormality and will be introduced to the epidemiology, aetiology and treatment of specific psychological disorders (including anxiety disorder, somatoform disorder, mood disorder, substance use disorder, eating disorder, personality disorder, and schizophrenia). Students will also further develop their understanding of the National Practice Standards for the mental health workforce.

Course learning outcomes

  • Critically evaluate the various ways of defining the concept of a mental [or psychological] disorder
  • Recognise the typical symptoms of the major psychological disorders
  • Suggest effective forms of treatment for management for psychological disorders
  • Analyse and explain the major theoretical and empirical perspectives on the aetiology (causes) of the major psychological disorders

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Magill

Class number
Class number 59531
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 210
Available
Available 150
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 6 Nov - Magill ,
Class number
Class number 56188
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 9
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 10:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03
14 Oct - 4 Nov Wednesday 10:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03
Class number
Class number 56189
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 1
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 12:10pm - 1pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-08
14 Oct - 4 Nov Wednesday 12:10pm - 1pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-08
Class number
Class number 56190
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 15
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 1:10pm - 2pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-04A
14 Oct - 4 Nov Wednesday 1:10pm - 2pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-04A
Class number
Class number 56191
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 11
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 11:10am - 12pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-04
15 Oct - 5 Nov Thursday 11:10am - 12pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-04
Class number
Class number 56192
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 18
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 3:10pm - 4pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-04A
14 Oct - 4 Nov Wednesday 3:10pm - 4pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-04A
Class number
Class number 56193
Section
Section TU06
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 18
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 2:10pm - 3pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-04A
14 Oct - 4 Nov Wednesday 2:10pm - 3pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-04A
Class number
Class number 56194
Section
Section TU07
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 8
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 10:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-04
15 Oct - 5 Nov Thursday 10:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-04

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed 2 of HLTH1016 Introduction to Evidence Based Practice and Research in Health Sciences/PSYC1013 Psychology 1A/PSYC1015 Psychology 1B/PSYC2012 Introductory Research Methods/PSYC2021 UO Introductory Research Methods must have completed 2 of HLTH1016 Introduction to Evidence Based Practice and Research in Health Sciences/PSYC1013 Psychology 1A/PSYC1015 Psychology 1B/PSYC2012 Introductory Research Methods/PSYC2021 UO Introductory Research Methods

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed BEHL3032 UO Clinical and Abnormal Psychology at the University of South Australia OR must not have completed BEHL3004 Clinical and Abnormal Psychology at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

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Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

N/A

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Psychology