HPY107 - Psychology At Work (Preparation)
| Year: | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Cohort rule: | This unit is only available to students enrolled in A301, H300, H344, H345 |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | HPS207 |
| Study commitment | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus | 1 x 1 hour lecture (pre-recorded) per week |
| Scheduled learning activities - online | 1 x 1 hour online lecture per week |
Content
This hands-on unit is specially crafted to equip you with a deep understanding of the careers that require the application of skills you have acquired through your psychology degree. Whether you're completing a three-year Bachelor's degree or a four-year Honours or equivalent, this unit will focus on unveiling the most relevant career pathways for you.
The unit is designed to explore the key theoretical concepts of organisational psychology and their relation to work and employment. The unit will cover three main areas that will broaden your knowledge.
Firstly, you will be exposed to the numerous employment and career advancement options available within the field of psychology and its related occupations. Gain a deeper insight into your own interests, values, aptitudes, and personality traits, and critically evaluate this information to identify relevant and meaningful career and employment opportunities.
Secondly, this unit will enhance your understanding of relevant workplace issues, including workplace wellbeing, health and safety, workplace culture, communication, and teamwork, in an organisational context. With this knowledge, you will be equipped to make informed decisions and effectively navigate workplace environments.
Lastly, you will develop and refine your job-seeking skills, improving your success when applying, interviewing, and marketing yourself to potential employers. This involves the integration of concepts explored and identified throughout the unit, including potential career options, transferrable skills, strengths and development areas, and course learning outcomes.
Unit Fee Information
Fees and charges vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study and their study discipline, and your study load.
Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
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