PSYCB1006 Addiction and Addictive Behaviours in Contemporary Society

This unit introduces students to the psychological, social, developmental, and cultural factors associated with addiction and addictive behaviours in contemporary society. Students critically examine both substance-related and behavioural addictions, including alcohol and other drug use, gambling, gaming, social media, and online behaviours. The unit explores how individual, interpersonal, environmental, and societal factors interact to influence behavioural patterns, vulnerability and risk. Students also investigate the impacts of addiction on individuals, families, and communities, while examining evidence-based approaches to prevention, harm reduction, treatment recovery, and support. Through contemporary research, case studies and real-world applications, students develop evidence-informed perspectives on addiction across health, community, and justice contexts.

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Credit points

EFTSL

0.125

Band

Psychology

Field of Education

Psychology (090701)

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2027 contribution amount* $2,253
2027 grandfathered contribution amount^ $1,057

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Postgraduate Clinical Psychology and Professional Pathway CSP unit fees

For Psychology band units, the student contribution amount is based on the Field of Education code and your enrolled course. Only approved courses qualify for Psychology fee bands.

2027 Postgraduate Clinical Psychology $614
2027 grandfathered Postgraduate Clinical Psychology $614

This fee band is for Psychology units (Field of Education code 90701) studied in the Master of Psychology (Clinical).

2027 Psychology Professional Pathway $1,235
2027 grandfathered Psychology Professional Pathway $1,057

This fee band is for Behavioural Science units (Field of Education code starting with 0907) studied in the Bachelor of Psychological Science or Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours).

Students enrolled in courses not approved for these fees will pay the standard student contribution above. Bachelor of Community and Human Services, Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work students undertaking units with 0907 FOE codes are not eligible for Professional Pathway fees. Read more about Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) fees.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. Find our more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. Find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule.

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