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Course code
Qualifications are made up of courses. Some universities call these papers. Each course is numbered using 6 digits.
- 175302
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Level
The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).
- 300-level
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Credits
Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.
- 15
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Subject
- Psychology
Course planning information
Prerequisite courses
You need to complete the above course or courses before moving onto this one.
General progression requirements
You must complete at least 45 credits from 200-level before enrolling in 300-level courses.Learning outcomes
What you will learn. Knowledge, skills and attitudes you’ll be able to show as a result of successfully finishing this course.
- 1 Demonstrate an understanding of the history of mental distress.
- 2 Demonstrate knowledge of the current research and theoretical paradigms in mental distress.
- 3 Describe some specific types of psychological disorders, their etiology, and approaches to treatment.
- 4 Critically evaluate literature on selected types of psychological disorders.
Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.
Textbooks needed
Textbooks can change. We recommend you wait until at least seven weeks before the semester starts to buy your textbooks.
Compulsory
Psychopathology
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