PSYC106-26S2 (D) Semester Two 2026 (Distance)

Introductory Psychology - Social, Personality and Developmental

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 13 July 2026
End Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 26 July 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 27 September 2026

Description

Psychology is a diverse and thriving science devoted to understanding behaviour and the human mind. In PSYC106 you will receive an introduction to five major domains: personality, abnormal, social, developmental, and organisational psychology. You will also learn about the different research methods used in each of these domains.

Restrictions

PSYC103, PSYC104

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Research Participation/Discussion 4% Research Participation/Discussion
Learning Activities 24% Learning Activities (6)
Weekly Content Activities 12% Weekly Content Activities (12)
Research Assignment 20% Research Assignment
Topic Tests 15% Topic Tests (3)
End-of-Semester Exam 25% End-of-Semester Exam

Textbooks / Resources

Recommended Reading

O’Shea, R. P. & McKenzie, W. A; Writing for psychology ; 6; South Melbourne: Cengage, 2013.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,058.00

International fee $5,388.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing .

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