| Type: | Postgraduate Subject |
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| Code: | PSYC71-302 |
| EFTSL: | 0.125 |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Society and Design |
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| Credit: | 10 |
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Description
This subject introduces students to key theories of personality psychology and individual differences. The subject critically examines the empirical evidence, research methods, and assessment practices that underpin each theoretical orientation, with an aim to developing a critical thinking perspective on issues and findings in personality research. The subject also introduces students to research and theory on intercultural diversity and important issues in indigenous psychology.
Subject details
Learning outcomes
- Apply knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives and empirical findings in personality psychology and individual differences.
- Critically analyse theory and research in personality psychology and individual differences.
- Communicate psychological knowledge in written format using APA conventions.
- Investigate psychological questions in personality and individual differences using appropriate scholarly sources and methods.
- Apply culturally responsive principles in psychological inquiry, including with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to the diversity of individuals more broadly.
- Reflect on how personal values, assumptions and biases influence the interpretation of personality and individual-differences research.
Enrolment requirements
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Nil |
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| Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge. All Psychology programs are accredited in the sequence presented and designed to provide students with learning and graduate outcomes in line with APAC accreditation standards. In order to meet these outcomes, students in the Undergraduate program should complete PSYC11, then PSYC12, and finally PSYC13 subjects in the order sequenced. |
| Restrictions: |
This subject is not available to
This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure. |
Subject outlines
- September 2026 [Standard - Personality, Assessment and Individual Differences]
- September 2025 [Standard - Personality, Assessment and Individual Differences]
- September 2024 [Standard - Personality, Assessment and Individual Differences]
- September 2023 [Standard - Personality, Assessment and Individual Differences]
- September 2022 [Standard - Personality, Assessment and Individual Differences]
- September 2021 [Standard - Personality, Assessment and Individual Differences]
Subject dates
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September 2026
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 19/07/2026 Semester start: 14/09/2026 Subject start: 14/09/2026 Last enrolment: 27/09/2026 Teaching census: 09/10/2026 Withdraw - Financial: 10/10/2026 Withdraw - Academic: 31/10/2026
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| Enrolment opens: | 19/07/2026 |
| Semester start: | 14/09/2026 |
| Subject start: | 14/09/2026 |
| Last enrolment: | 27/09/2026 |
| Teaching census: | 09/10/2026 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 10/10/2026 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 31/10/2026 |