University of Wollongong

Associate of Social Science in Applied Psychology

This programme provides a sound foundation in psychology, covering research and counselling methods, and various areas including biological psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, cognitive psychology and abnormal psychology. Students will be able to understand how their own behavior is influenced by various factors, including the environment, their biology and their thoughts. The programme also introduces other related disciplines, including sociology, culture studies and ethics, to widen students horizons. All core courses are conducted in small-class teaching, which provides ample opportunities for interchange among students and teachers. The Social Science Laboratory also allows students to enhance their counselling skills through review from different perspectives.