BROUGHT TO YOU BY UNSW PSYCHSOC 2220WELCOMETOUNI!
TABLE CONTENTSOF 0101 Welcomes PsychSoc Presidents’ Address.................2 Academic Staff Address...........................3 Editors’ Note..............................................4 0202 Intro to Uni First Year Resources..................................5 Peer Mentoring..........................................7 0303 Campus Life About PsychSoc.........................................9 Meet the MajorInterviewCommittee...............................11withCommittee......................15UpcomingPsychSocEvents.......17 0404Academic Core SONA................................................25ElectivesCourses...........................................21CourseReviews......................22 0505Career Psychology AdditionalPostgradUndergradHonours....................................................28Pathways..............................27Jobs.......................................29Jobs..........................................31CareerResources.................32 1
PRESIDENT’SADDRESS
UNSW PsychSoc is the constituent society for UNSW Psychology students or anyone simply interested in psychology. We aim to engage, support, and connect all students within the UNSW Psychology community.
Helen Gu PsychSoc’s foundations stand upon six portfolios which innovate, organise and facilitate PsychSoc’s events - Academic, Social, Relations, the Year Representatives, Wellbeing and Marketing and Media. Collaborating with other UNSW societies, as well as in-university and external organisations, we ensure that every psychology student will have the most enriching university experience.
Starting university in a new environment can be daunting and exciting, the PsychSoc community offers a supportive and inclusive culture that allows you to develop personally and professionally while surrounding you with like-minded individuals.
Ultimately, we aspire to help you live your best student experience - we encourage you to get involved, come to our events, make new friends, create memories, take on challenges and get out of your comfort zone!
Welcome to our Psychology community 2022, we are excited to have you join us and embark on an incredible journey together!
At PsychSoc, we exist to foster a sense of connectedness and community, benefiting our students by supporting your endeavours and providing opportunities to explore, enhance and work towards your goals
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I’m a cognitive psychologist. Cognitive psychology involves trying to understand things like memory, attention, and reasoning… basically, how the mind takes in and uses information. We’ve learned so much about how the mind works over the last half-century, and I’m passionate about sharing that knowledge with students and the general public. I’m also excited by the role that students can play in sharing this knowledge more broadly, and one of my favourite things over the last few years has been helping our UNSW undergraduates find ways to communicate their passions and interests to inspire people beyond the UNSW campus. MostSteve At its core, Psychology is about asking (and trying to answer) questions about the most complex thing on the planet: the human brain. I am particularly interested in how changes in the brain during infancy manifest in really rapid development of learning, memory and emotion processes. Why don’t we remember our earliest experiences? How do infants learn to respond to emotion in others?
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The infant participants who come to my lab are really cute, but they don’t talk yet! Working out how to infer cognitive processes in participants who can’t tell you what they think is the hardest part of my job, but this “wicked” problem is what makes me love my research.
Welcome to the course! I will talk to you about what I long considered to be the most fascinating area of psychology, social psychology, a field that is most directly related to everyday behaviour as we all experience it. Social psychology focuses on such topics as how we perceive and think about each other, how we form attitudes and judgments, and how we communicate and influence each other. My lectures will discuss one of the most intriguing aspects of social behaviour, research on social influence processes.
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First years, welcome to PsychSoc’s First Years’ Guide and a very warm welcome to UNSW Psychology! If feel daunted by the university journey that lays ahead of you, you have come to the right place. With the help of our Academic portfolio – Iris, Jess, and Megan – and our Marketing and Media Subcommittee and Matina, we have written, designed and compiled a compact publication to help throughout your first year at UNSW. guide will include information about campus life from the initiatives of PsychSoc on campus or online to the best places to grab food or study on campus (hear it from our fellow Psych students!), and first-year exclusive events! also answer burning questions about degree and beyond... more information on events, campus life, academics, careers and more on the UNSW PsychSoc website, in our publications, and on our social media. free to ask us any questions about your university experience by messaging our Facebook page or reaching out to a PsychSoc member. Take it easy, have fun, and we will see around campus!
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More resources and support can be found through the UNSW Academic Skills Support website. Additionally, they hold “Study Hacks” Workshops during O-Week. For more information, visit https://www.student.unsw.edu.au/skills.
The Lost on Campus app can be downloaded onto your mobile, from the App Store and Google Apps, and is incredibly helpful for finding locations on campus!
To find academic support, the PsychSoc website features a Tutor List, where previous students and graduates who have performed well in a course may offer tutoring services. PsychSoc also releases practice multiple choice exams on Moodle/Facebook every term to help you revise.
FIRSTRESOURCESYEAR Apps/sites
CrossAngles is a timetable planning program, where you can easily visualise the lecture/tutorial times available for the number of courses you wish to take in a term. Though not an official enrolment system, many students find it useful for coordinating which classes they would like to select before the enrolment process opens in an upcoming term. The website can be found here: https://crossangles.app/
Academic resources
Student assistance
Psychology and Wellness offers telehealth and face-to-face counselling for UNSW students. It also provides a wide range of online resources and updates regarding workshops and training for certifications such as Mental Health First Aid. Please refer to this website for more information: https://www.student.unsw.edu.au/ counselling.
The Nucleus is your go-to place for degree-related support. They can answer your UNSW questions, and offer key services such as getting your ID card, changing personal details and more. You can visit The Nucleus next to the library or contact them online.
Mathews building
The Mathews Building is the main building for all psychology tutorials, labs, and SONA experiments. It is located at upper campus next to The Pavillion, across from the Main Library, and is approximately a 2 minute walk from the High St light rail stop (L2 line).
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The peer mentoring program aims to help first years lead a successful transition to university life by connecting small groups of first years with two third year mentors majoring in Psychology. During the term, mentors will organise a weekly meetup where they may discuss university life, social opportunities, psychology courses, exam preparation and more. for a Moodle announcement on one of your course pages during O-week. In the announcement, there will be a link that directs you to an application form to become a peer mentee. to
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“The insights from Jenny and Emily on how to nail integral psychology assessments and organise notes for exams were super helpful in making me feel confident in my uni work and reducing stress.”
“My peer mentors Jacqui and I-Hsuan told me about many uni opportunities that I might not have known about otherwise, and really encouraged me to make the most out of them - this definitely led me to meet a lot of new people and have a great year overall!”
“It was super helpful being guided through Term 1 by students who currently study psych themselves. Peer mentoring was also a great way to meet other first years, especially as I continued to see them in lectures/tutorials throughout the year and would have someone to talk to.”
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PsychSoc
Keep a lookout for more details about recruitment on our social media pages in the upcoming few weeks!
UNSW PsychSoc is currently looking for any enthusiastic students to take part in the creation of amazing events, initiatives and resources for the upcoming year. Being part of the committee will give you many opportunities to develop your skillset, whilst also giving you a chance to make friends along the way.
If you are interested in leaving a mark during your time here at UNSW or working with others to make a difference in the student experience, consider applying to be a 2022 PsychSoc Committee member!
UNSW PsychSoc is a constituent student society that strives to help psychology students get the best out of their university experience, whether socially, academically or professionally!
About PsychSoc 2220
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Consisting of an Executive panel, Year Representatives and Academic, Relations, Social, Marketing & Media and Wellbeing portfolios, PsychSoc creates a range of initiatives, events and resources for the Psychology community here at UNSW.
2220 04 Subscribe to our mailing list found on our website to stay updated on new job and volunteering opportunities and get insider peeks into upcoming events. Mailing list JOIN PSYCHSOC IN 4 STEPS! 03 Follow our Instagram to gain access to exclusive practice questions posted on our stories, fun psychology content and more! Instagram @unswpsychsoc IllustratonbyPoppyCrew 02 Like our Facebook page UNSW PsychSoc to stay updated on our latest events and initiatives! Join our Facebook community group PsychSoc UNSW for announcements and exclusive community posts. Facebook 01 SpArc To officially become members of the Psychology Society, join us on SpArc – the UNSW student organisation Arc’s club membership portal. unswpsychsoc.carrd.coFINDALLLINKSAT Campus Life 10
The Academic portfolio provides opportunities for students to improve academically, and expand their knowledge and skill sets outside of coursework too. This portfolio is known for creating practice exams for core Psychology courses and other student resources (e.g. referencing guides).
The Relations portfolio creates events and content to provide insight into professional pathways and student futures within the psychology industry. This portfolio hopes to give their cohort a kickstart towards their desired careers by facilitating the development of professional networks and skillsets!
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The Wellbeing portfolio promotes a healthy culture surrounding individual and collective wellbeing in the psychology community. This includes promoting mental health awareness, raising money for philanthropic events, and sharing wellbeing related content on social platforms!
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Social The Social Portfolio uses creative innovation, coordinates logistics and contacts external vendors and services to plan and run fun social events where students can meet new people and make friends! Sou
The Year Representatives are the connections between the broader psychology cohort and PsychSoc, often being the first line of communication for students. They aim to engage psychology students with PsychSoc initiatives on a more personal level through hosting and facilitating study rooms, cohort events and course group chats.
Marketing & Media
The Marketing & Media portfolio is in charge of PsychSoc’s social presence, maintaining the website, and all visually-appealing promotional materials in a variety of mediums e.g. cover photos, flyers... and this publication!
Year Representatives
THE TEAM HelenPresidentGu HarrisonViceAnnaSecretaryYuanPresident(Internal)AndrewsVice(Operations)PresidentMinhTran ArcAkifDelegateKaziVenessaTreasurerZou AcademicDirectorIrisGou JessicaAcademicDirectorTran SubcommitteeAcademicMeganChen EitanRelationsDirectorTaylor SubcommitteeMatthewRelationsDirectorWongRelationsEmilyCalbertSubcommitteeRelationsDuaKashany WellbeingDirectorCharlieSuWellbeingDirectorJackyMo SubcommitteeWellbeingAleshaKumar SubcommitteeWellbeingAasthaParekh 13 Campus Life Source:JunNguyen
SabrinaDirectorSocialWang Second MadeleineRepresentativeYearHaines ShailyMarketing&MediaDirectorShrestha SubcommitteeMarketing&MediaMatinaChang Second JulianRepresentativeYearStephens Third RepresentativeYearHattieLiang Third RepresentativeYearChloeWood ShwetaRepresentativeHonoursManivasagam RepresentativeHonoursWonjaeLee GraceDirectorSocialHong SubcommitteeSocialBriannaAn SubcommitteeSocialAjeyAadarsh SubcommitteeSocialJoselynSingh THE TEAM EleanorMarketingSubcommitteeSocialAlexZhou&MediaDirectorShiMarketing&MediaDirectorDivaZen SubcommitteeMarketing&MediaJenniferBuiCampus Life 14
Iris (Academic Director)
Akif (Arc Delegate)
“Engage yourself in the plethora of opportunities available and focus on strengthening bonds, as courses will pick up in difficulty and your life will naturally become busier over the following years.”
“University is a time of growth and it’s completely normal for plans to change. Don’t compare your journey to others and trust YOUR process!”
Helen (President)
“Having a solid support network is so underrated - people you can go to for advice or emotional support.”
“The transition into university can be really difficult. Don’t be afraid to ask course coordinators, tutors and university staff for a helping hand!.”
Charlie Su (Wellbeing Director)
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“Catch the L2 (not L3) lightrail to go to Upper Campus (High St) as your Psychology classes will mostly be there.”
Dua (Relations Subcommittee Member) “Joining clubs and societies is so important for meeting new people. You usually lose contact with tutorial friends after the term, whilst society friendships last!”
Matina (Marketing and Media Subcommittee Member)
What is something that you wish you knew as a first year? “Get involved! Don’t be afraid to try new things and step out of your comfort zone. Don’t feel like you need to be part of the pressure to compete all the time, everyone has their time. Most importantly, always take care of yourself!”
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Shaily (Marketing and Media Director) “When choosing your timetable, leave time to make that journey from lower to upper campus.”
study spot? Top Levelsuggestions:2of Law Library Level 8 of Main Library Free rooms in Mathews Building Basement of the Science and Engineering Building CATS Rooms Levels 2 and 3 of the Business School Building Source:Antonay Campus Life 16 Yallah Eat
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Maddy (Second Year Representative) “Taking genuine interest in the content will make learning things much easier and enjoyable.”
Julian (Second Year Representative) “As soon as course outlines are released, put all of the assessment deadlines into your calendar!”
“The pace of work speeds up RAPIDLY so consistency from the beginning is key!”
Brianna (Social Subcommittee Member) “Read through your Course Outline and Moodle page thoroughly so you don’t miss things like weekly quizzes, assignment weightings or helpful questions from fellow students!”
Eitan (Relations Director) “Pre-read the lecture slides if the lecturer releases them early! You’re better equipped to absorb the actual lectures.”
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“If you want to be in the same tutorial as your friends, make sure to plan enrolling in that class time ahead!”
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Anna (Secretary) “When creating your timetable, don’t try to fit all of your (in-person) classes in one day because you will end up falling asleep in the library!”
Major PsychSocUpcomingEvents Now and Beyond and Keep It PG Mock Interview Workshop Professional Development Workshop Annual Careers Fair (ACF) RELATIONS T3T3T2T1 WELLBEING Humans of PsychSoc Optimising Life @ UNSW Project FunathonMind T3T2T1T1 YEAR REPS First Years Meet ‘n’ Greet Find Your Queen in Quarantine T1T1 17 Campus Life
SOCIAL ACADEMIC BAR Writing Workshop Trivia Night T2T1 Disclaimer: These events and dates may change depending on future circumstances. Check our Facebook for updates regarding these events! BallPubcrawlCruiseCamp T1T1 T1 & T3T2 Source:Antonay Campus Life 18
PsychSoc’s Camp is a welcome into university life and a chance to meet your psychology cohort!
If you miss out on the first round, do not worry! More sales will also be open on the PsychSoc Camp Facebook event page so make sure to click ‘interested’ or ‘going’ to get updates on when those get released.
As a first-year, it is an amazing opportunity to meet new friends and find the people you will traverse university with! You will get to know each other through team activities, challenges and socialising packed into 3 days of fun! This year’s camp will be from March 4th to March 6th (Week 3).
First-year exclusive tickets will be on sale during O-Week! You can either grab them at the PsychSoc O-Week stall or head online to the PsychSoc Camp Facebook event page.
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“Attending PsychSoc Camp in my first term on a whim ended up being one of my favourite experiences in first year. Though I was incredibly intimidated at first since I didn’t have a group of friends to go with and didn’t know what to expect, I ended up having so much fun and meeting friends that I’ve kept to this day. If you’re unsure how to meet new people in your first term, I would highly recommend coming to camp!”
TICKETS @ PsychSoc’s O-Week Stall OR @ PsychSoc’s Facebook Event Page SALEON Previous campers’ experiences Source:inhaalgoals.nl Campus Life 20
Program PlanProgram Plan PSYC1001: Psychology 1A PSYC1011: Psychology 1B PSYC1111: Measuring Mind & Behaviour PSYC2001: Research Methods 2 PSYC2061: Social & Developmental Psychology PSYC2071: Perception & Cognition PSYC2081: Learning & Physiological Psychology PSYC2101: Assessment, Personality & Psychopathology PSYC3001: Research Methods 3 PSYC3011: Research & Applications of Psychology Elective List A: PSYC3051, PSYC3211, PSYC3221, PSYC3241, PSYC3311, PSYC3371 Elective List B: PSYC3121, PSYC3202, PSYC3301, PSYC3331, PSYC3341, PSYC3361 CORE COURSES Core courses are compulsory courses within a program that all students completing a psychology major must enrol in and satisfactorily complete to meet the requirements of their program. The core courses at Level 1 are considered prerequisite knowledge for courses at Level 2. 0101 0303 *Please refer to the handbook for your specific program. 0202 Source:JunNguyen Source:QuinnKK 21 Academic
PSYC1023: Abnormal Psychology
ELECTIVES COURSE REVIEWS
There are additional courses from the School of Psychology that you may wish to enrol in to further gauge your interest. These can be taken as free electives.
“This course is for those who are interested in clinical psychology. You’ll learn a range of mental disorders alongside a textbook to further enhance your understanding. The lectures are very creative and relaxing to watch.”
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PSYC1022: Psychology of Addiction
“This is a brilliant course for a neuropsych enthusiast! The lectures could be a bit content-heavy, and I would say it required moderate effort, but overall, it’s a great course to take if you are interested in learning about various drugs and neural mechanisms.” Alesha course PSYC1028: Psychology DesignHuman-Centredof
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PSYC1027: Forensic Psychology: Crime, Courts and Corrections
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PSYC1024: Clinical Perspectives on Anxiety, Mood and Stress
“I loved it! The content was super interesting and delivered in a variety of ways (lectures, readings, audio clips, etc.). The assessments were also really fun and allowed a lot of freedom; you could choose your own topic, case studies, trials to observe etc.”
- Shweta
“This was a pretty chill and enjoyable course. It’s designed for non-psychology students so the content is less complex. When I did it, there weren’t long ‘lectures’ with slides, the course convenor would upload ~15 minute videos discussing the content.”
“This couse is similar to human resource management courses taken at UNSW Business School. The lectures in this course are the length of core course lectures and there are a lot of notes to be taken. In terms of assessments, the final exam was based directly off the lecture content and the portfolio was relatively easy to complete.”
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PSYC1025: Psychology of Work
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PSYC1029: Psychobiology of Sex, Love and Attraction
This course has two names but the content is exactly the same. You are only required to do one or the other if you wish to take this course.
PSYC1031/PSYC1062: Psychological Science of Resilience/Wellbeing
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“This course was very interesting but similar to PSYC1021. It is one of the most practical and useful courses I have taken, and the workload is not too heavy! Dr. Sue Morris really cares about education and making a true impact on wellbeing.” - Charlie Antonay
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“This course covers a broad range of interesting topics ranging from the evolution of reproduction to the neurochemistry of love. The content is definitely very interesting, so be ready to learn a few ‘fun’ facts to tell your friends!”
- Charlie
Your login information will be emailed to you through your UNSW student email early in T1 with the link to the SONA website. Most courses require 4 hours of SONA participation for the mandatory marks and an additional 8 hours for bonus course marks. For further details, consult the 2022 Course Outlines for each core psychology course (see the course Moodle page).
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It is a good idea to complete your research hours earlier in the term when there are more studies available there may be fewer studies available at the end of term, especially if people are scrambling to finish their compulsory hours.
Experiments are typically run by 4th year Psychology Honours students and School of Psychology researchers.
SONA is an integral part of the first year experience, where you will be offered a range of experiments to participate in. It functions as a web-based facility for students to earn mandatory (and bonus!) research participation course marks.
CHECK OFF YOUR SONA HOURS! HOUR 1 HOUR 2 HOUR 3 HOUR 4 HOUR 1 HOUR 2 HOUR 3 HOUR 4 HOUR 5 HOUR 6 HOUR 7 HOUR 8 Compulsory SONA Hours: Optional Bonus SONA Hours: Academic 26
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Other Bachelors degrees, followed by a Graduate Diploma of PsychologyBachelor of Psychology (Honours)
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Bachelor of Psychological Science If they wish to do so, students may choose to study a complementary major in addition to the core psychology requirements.
Students who wish to pursue a career in psychology can study one of the following programs:
Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Life Sciences (Psychology Major)
Students have the choice to complete a double major in another area of science.
Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) (Psychology Major)
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Bachelor of Psychological Science
Honours is a year of independent research where you develop and present your own thesis. You can apply for Honours after three years of an undergraduate psychology degree.
Students studying these undergraduate degrees can apply for honours at the end of their program:
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Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
Bachelor of Life Sciences (Psychology) Graduate Diploma of Psychology However, this year may be embedded into some degrees, such as a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) or Advanced Science (Honours).
Completing the Honours year prepares you for the next steps to becoming a psychologist as this is a pre-requisite for a Masters in Psychology. However, there are other ways to work in psychologyrelated fields without having to undergo an Honours year.
To apply for a Honours year, an undergraduate Psychology WAM (Weighted Average Mark) of at least 75 or higher is required. This is calculated using the first attempted marks for only the core PSYC courses and three of the highest first attempted marks of Level 3 PSYC electives. Entry to the Honours program at UNSW is very competitive and a WAM of 75+ may not guarantee entry.
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For some ideas of jobs, you can take on whilst studying, we have interviewed fellow psychology students and asked them these three questions:
Finding jobs/volunteering opportunities as an undergraduate student can provide a chance to develop professional skills and gain a greater insight into the field of psychology.
1. What does your job include?
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2021 PsychSoc Subcommittee member, I had to liaise directly with the head of Sykee prior to the PsychSoc Annual Careers. After speaking further, I was offered a position as a consultant.
- Matthew (2nd year psychology student) Psychologist Consultant at Sykee
3. How did you find this job?
1. My employment focuses on connecting clients who need various forms of psychological assistance with the most suitable professional help. This requires me to liaise with different people within the industry through phone consultation, reviewing their medical histories and speaking to their past support network.
2. What’s something that you have learnt about the field of psychology through this job that you weren’t aware of before?
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2. I have learnt that there are various forms of interventions besides seeing a psychologist, such as psychosocial support or in-house counselling. This allowed me to see that there are more pathways to choose from other than the traditional route after completing my undergraduate 3.degree.Asa
1. I support the psychologists at my clinic through administrative work and clinic maintenance. While there are more general tasks, I also get to scan and organise client files, interact with clients, and ask the psychologists about their experience both in the industry and personally.
1. My job includes conducting specialised behavioural intervention programs using the principles of ABA for children aged 2-12 with autism spectrum disorder.
3. I found this job through an online job site. - Gemma (4th year psychology student)
3. I found it advertised on the PsychSoc UNSW group on Facebook! - Shaily (3rd year psychology student)
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2. Helping to run the clinic behind the scenes has allowed me to gain lots of insights into what it’s like to operate a private mental health practice, and more broadly, the everyday work of mental health professionals. I often come across concepts at university I’ve seen in practice at the clinic and vice versa – working has added a layer of depth to my studies to make it feel more real than just words on a screen and really revitalised my interest in my academics! I’ve also learnt the importance of consistent education in a career like clinical psychology as I am regularly organising journal articles the psychologists are reading to keep themselves updated on scientific developments and new ways of clinical practice.
2. Although I learnt about this in psychology, it was still surprising to witness just how diverse and varied a single psychological disorder can be. It helps you realise how important it is to ensure treatment is personalised to each individual’s needs.
ABA Therapist
Following their Honours year, students may choose to complete a postgraduate degree. Students can choose one of the following in order to pursue general registration to be a psychologist: Master of Psychology Doctorate OR combined Masters/PhD. Students may also complete a PhD (to follow a research pathway).
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POSTGRADJOBS
However, Honours and postgraduate programs are not the only way to pursue a career in psychology. There are many pathways students can still work in, including areas such as community and occupational health, counselling, management consultancy, human resources, industrial relations, banking, journalism, marketing, business and statistical and data analysis.
Careers Guide 2021 The Careers Guide details Honours and postgraduate study, psychology sectors and all things related to pursuing a career in psychology! The publication can be accessed on the UNSW PsychSoc website. Alumni YouTube Videos UNSW School of Psychology has produced a series of videos interviewing alumni working in various fields of psychology. Find the playlist by searching “UNSW Psychology Alumni Interviews” on YouTube. UNSW PsychSoc Check the UNSW PsychSoc website for updates on job and volunteering opportunities, subscribe to our newsletter for regular career updates, and like our Facebook page to get more details and updates regarding our future career-related events. RESOURCESCAREERADDITIONAL For more information on careers in psychology, try the following resources! Source: Poppy Crew 010102020303 Career 32
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