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PSY1013 · The science of thriving
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 1Psychology
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
This unit aims to expose you to the knowledge and strategies required to thrive in your academic and professional life. It gives you an overview and understanding of foundational information about wellbeing, mental health prevention, critical thinking skills, and skills for improving group and team work. Lectures will provide an evidence based and holistic understanding of mental health alongside key and prominent areas of coping, preventative mental health care, early help seeking options, supporting others, and the impact of lifestyle on wellbeing. Assessments will focus on building translatable skills vital in any workforce including critical thinking, team work, and multi-platform communication. The core principles, learning objectives, and learning outcomes of this unit are designed to support you in all areas of their life, learning and work well beyond this unit.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Clayton | First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Critical Analysis (400 words) | Artefact | 25% | — |
| 2 | Group Video: Case Study Review (15-20 minutes) | Presentation | 35% | — |
| 3 | Critical Reflection Essay (2,500 words) | Written | 40% | — |
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.
Learning outcomes
- Implement cognitive, emotional, cultural, and lifestyle determinants of ‘thriving’ in broad settings.
- Analyse evidence based information from a variety of sources to evaluate the accuracy and influences of health information.
- Apply psychological concepts, theories, and research findings and effectively communicate to a variety of audiences.
- Develop interpersonal skills to operate effectively and respectfully in cross-cultural and multidisciplinary environments.
- Reflect on the importance of diverse culture and lived experience in both professional and personal settings
Workload
Two hours of lectures per week. Two hours of tutorials ten times per semester. Induction tutorial: One hour in Week 1 of semester. Eight hours background reading/preparation for seminars, tutorials and assessment tasks per week.
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 24 hours |
| Tutorials | 21 hours |
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