Psychology, Science & Society

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
PSYC 3035
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Course ID
207977
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
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
Peta Callaghan
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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 broad aim of the course is to show how our understanding of psychology can be aided by recent developments in related disciplines such as philosophy, history, sociology and politics. The course is delivered in four separate but related modules covering the history and philosophy of science and how this applies to psychology; European and Critical Social Psychology; contemporary methodological approaches and methodological issues in psychology; and the application of these topics to psychological practice. The critical component of the course looks at psychology as a complex human enterprise that is concerned with the production, dissemination, and application of psychological knowledge claims.

Course learning outcomes

  • Critically evaluate various approaches in the philosophy of science to consider the question "is Psychology a science?"
  • Apply insights from other academic discplines to understand how 'Psychology' can be viewed as a social practice
  • Understand the range of epistemologies, methodologies and practices encompassed within Critical Psychology
  • Collaborate with other students to constructively evaluate Critical Psychological topics
  • Communicate the results of your studies in APA 7th format in written and oral formats
  • Evaulate the teamwork skills of your peers

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 22308
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S415
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S415
Class number
Class number 22307
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S411
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S411
Class number
Class number 22306
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 111b
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 111b
Class number
Class number 22305
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East MyUni, Online
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East MyUni, Online
Class number
Class number 22304
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S415
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S415
Class number
Class number 22303
Section
Section TU06
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S411
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S411
Class number
Class number 22302
Section
Section TU07
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S415
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S415

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed PSYCHOL3027 Psychology, Science & Society at the University of Adelaide

Assumed knowledge

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Textbook(s)

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Inherent requirements

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Other resources

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Assessment

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