Personality 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 3021
Course ID icon
Course ID
204608
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Magill
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
Unit value icon
Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Psychology
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Ella Moeck
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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
University-wide elective icon
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 major theories of personality psychology and critically examine the methodologies and instruments employed in personality research. Students will develop an advanced knowledge of the contemporary study of personality and its theoretical background, including but not limited to basic issues in personality, personality and science, history and measurement of personality, motivation and the regulation of control of behaviour, evolutionary and biological foundations of personality, personality and emotion, interpersonal relationships, and mental health.

Course learning outcomes

  • Explain, compare and critically evaluate the major theories of personality and individual differences
  • Select, interpret and evaluate measures of personality and individual differences
  • Conduct and critically evaluate research into personality and individual differences

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 29853
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 300
Available
Available 179
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 29 May - Adelaide City Campus East ,
Class number
Class number 27018
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 1
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 205
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 205
Class number
Class number 27019
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 6
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 210
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 210
Class number
Class number 27020
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 205
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 205
Class number
Class number 27021
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 2
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 205
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 205
Class number
Class number 27022
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 5
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 210
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 210
Class number
Class number 28065
Section
Section TU06
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 12
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East MyUni, Online
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East MyUni, Online
Class number
Class number 28064
Section
Section TU07
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 8
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 210
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 210
Class number
Class number 28063
Section
Section TU08
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 19
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-08
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-08
Class number
Class number 28062
Section
Section TU09
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 13
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 210
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 210
Class number
Class number 28061
Section
Section TU10
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 13
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 108
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 108

Magill

Class number
Class number 29852
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 150
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 29 May - Magill ,
Class number
Class number 25181
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 11:10am - 12pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-05
5 May - 26 May Tuesday 11:10am - 12pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-05
Class number
Class number 25182
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 2:10pm - 3pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-05
7 May - 28 May Thursday 2:10pm - 3pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-05
Class number
Class number 25183
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 1:10pm - 2pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-05
7 May - 28 May Thursday 1:10pm - 2pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-05
Class number
Class number 25184
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 2:10pm - 3pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-10
5 May - 26 May Tuesday 2:10pm - 3pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-10
Class number
Class number 25185
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 11:10am - 12pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-10
7 May - 28 May Thursday 11:10am - 12pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-10

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed 1 of HLTH1016 Introduction to Evidence Based Practice and Research in Health Sciences/PSYC2012 Introductory Research Methods

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed BEHL3036 UO Personality Psychology at the University of South Australia OR must not have completed BEHL3024 Personality Psychology at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

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