These courses cover a wide range of important content which underpin psychology:
Psychology 1A (PSYC1001) and 1B (PSYC1011)fundamentals of psychology!
PSYC1111 Measuring Mind and Behaviour
PSYC2001 Research Methods - data analysis!
PSYC2061 Social and Developmental Psychology
PSYC2071 Perception and Cognition
PSYC2081 Learning and Physiological Psychology
PSYC2101 Assessment, Personality and Psychopathology
electives
Electives allow you to learn more specialised content in different areas:
PSYC3051 Physiological Psychology
PSYC3211 Cognitive Science
PSYC3221 Vision and brain
PSYC3311 Language and Cognition
PSYC 3331 Health Psychology
PSYC3301 Psychology and Law ...and more!
recommendations
PSYC1023 Abnormal Psychology Interesting and easy content that will come up throughout your degree
PSYC1029 Psychology of Sex, Love, Attraction
Really unique content that is intriguing but easy to take in
writing emails to professors & tutors
Subject title “zID + course code + Topic” - so they can easily tell what it’s for!
e.g. “z5555555 PSYC1001 Enquiry about Tutorial Times”
Addressing the Email:
“Professor [Last Name]” to be polite, unless your professor asked otherwise For tutors, just using their first name would be fine!
Start with a nice greeting!
“Good morning/afternoon/evening!”
“How has your day been? / I hope your day has gone well / Hope you are well”
Explain the purpose of your email:
I am writing to ask about... / I need a bit of advice about...
Finish off with a:
Thank you so much in advance!
Kind regards, [your name]
Absences
Assignment Questions & Special Consideration
Most psychology tuts and labs allow an 80% attendance rate without a medical certificate, be sure to check your course outline for more details.
Check your course forums for questions and answers about assignments, be sure to use it! Special consideration has its own portal online!
Extensions
Be sure to note that for a lot of psych courses you can apply for a short extension of 2 days without any reason! You can find it by searching ‘Short Extensions UNSW”
(fortextingyourfriendsand creatinggroupassignment groupchats) (fortextingyour facebookfriends) (forwatchingfunshort videoclips) Stand on the left on escalators
Wait for your turn in the queue (while getting onto trains, lining up to order food etc)
No Tipping (it is not expected)
Simple Greetings - “hello,” “good morning,” (stereotypical greetings such as “g’day mate” aren’t common)
Shaking Hands as a standard greeting
Greeting the bus driver and saying “Thank You,” after getting off the bus
UNSW societies!
What are they
Societies/Clubs are student-led groups that are formed based on a common interest (such as hobbies or degree) which provide opportunities for you to attend events relevant to the club's theme.
How to join
To officially become a member of a society you will need to register on the spARC website (ARC UNSW’s official website) and join the societies you’re interested in. Remember to follow their social pages (on facebook & instagram) and keep an eye out for their events. To join the committee who runs these societies (the subcommittee), keep an eye out for events named “subcommittee recruitment,” which usually occur in term 1.
Making Friends & the Language Barrier
One of the best ways to make friends in uni is to join a society and attend their events. It can feel scary approaching people first in your tutorials or at events, but always remember that almost everyone in uni is looking to make friends as well. If English isn’t your first language, most people will admire you rather than mock you for trying to speak English so don’t be shy to give it a go. UNSW is extremely multicultural as well so you may even meet people who speak your language. You’re never alone in how you feel, so just be kind and put yourself out there as it is then that you’ll eventually make some genuine friendships!
Essential Apps!
Student Discounts Available
Unidays is a free website and app that offers discounts to students for many brands from clothing stores such as COtton On & Glassons, to ridesharing brands like Uber & Didi, to even technology brands like Samsung and Apple!
To check transport schedules such as trains, light rails, buses, ferries and the metro
To find any buildings, food places, rooms, and nearest toilet on UNSW campus
To find public transport/driving routes to your destination, read reviews/opening hours on different places before visiting
Provides real-time information about public transportation (such as when they’ll depart and arrive, the most efficient route at the time and so forth)
Support
If you need any help or support, please do not hesitate to reach out to any of the following sources!
UNSW Psychology and Wellness
Confidential, short-term counselling and help for students, as well as workshops and self-help resources
Hours: Weekdays 10am - 5pm
Location: Level 2 East Wing, Quad
Phone: (02) 9385 5418
The Nucleus @ UNSW
For any questions about course enrolment, requirements and prerequisites!
Hours: Weekdays 10am - 5pm
Location: Next to Main Library
UNSW Student Support
For help with personalised advice and information about uni life, wellbeing, academics, visas, finances, etc.
Hours: Specified when booking
Location: John Goodsell / via Zoom Book online!
AUG Student Services
For any enquiries regarding visa or university application processes; an external organisation of consultants
Phone: (02) 9385 8500
Book an appointment online or walk in!
Visit https://augstudy.com/australia/ for details
Bucket List!
Bucket List!
Coogee to Bondi coastal walk
Join a UNSW society & go to one of their events with your friends
Eat through Burwood Chinatown Night Markets (every Thursday-Sunday: 5pm-11pm)
Visit Chinatown Night Markets in the City (every Friday Evening: 4pm-11pm)
Visit Glebe Markets (every Saturday: 10am - 4pm)
Shopping at Birkenhead Point Outlet Shopping Centre
Explore the streets of Newtown (lots of vintage/thrift shopping, small businesses & great eats)
