This unit assists students to understand their options within the psychology field, the standards of professional practice that will be required of them and pathways to higher study or employment. In order to aid students to gain a more practical understanding of the psychology profession, and to make informed decisions about their own future. This unit is aimed at students seeking to develop a deeper understanding of the applications of psychology in specific disciplines in a range of environments.

This unit introduces students to psychological perspectives of the world of work, including both individual and organisational aspects. Topics covered are personnel selection, job attitudes, stress, personality, and human factors at work. Students discover some of the ways organisational psychologists have used the science of psychology to learn more about the human condition and to assist in the effective management of businesses. This unit is aimed at students of all disciplines to form foundations in organisational psychology through an appreciation of job analysis; recruitment and selection techniques; occupational stress management; and other psychological issues in the workplace.

This unit will explore the psychological processes that underlie people’s judgements and decisions. The unit will explore the applied implications of the various perspectives on decision-making, how people make decisions in numerous domains, including consumer, social, clinical, managerial, and organisational decision making in low and high-pressure situations. Discusses the impact of the media and external stimulus on our choices and how different decision-making strategies can influence decision outcomes. This unit is aimed at students at varying levels of leadership to broaden foundations in effective decision making.

The aim of this unit is to provide theoretical introduction to sports and small team psychology. Key psychological issues, such as the relationship between personality and sport, aggression and anxiety, are explored. This unit is aimed at students of all disciplines to form foundations in team psychology through an appreciation of performance analysis; selection techniques; occupational stress management; and other psychological issues in sport and the small team environment.