PSY2242 Psychology of ageing
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PSY2242 Psychology of ageing is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2025 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PSY2242
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After PSY2242
No unit lists PSY2242 as a prerequisite in the 2025 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Must have passed 24 credit points.
Must be enrolled in an undergraduate course.
Overview
This unit will focus on the psychology of the ageing process, from young adulthood all the way through to older adulthood. You will gain an understanding of optimal ageing, including when changes occur across a variety of social (e.g., working and retirement), psychological (e.g., mental health) and biological (e.g., brain health) factors, and what can be done to promote positive ageing.
You will gain an understanding of modifiable factors, including cognitive training, social engagement, diet and exercise. You will cover theories of ageing and different types of interventions, including lifestyle and digital interventions, which can help optimise and promote ageing effectively. This course will focus on ageing across the life span, and across diverse populations.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Reflective essay (1,500 words)Written35%
- Optimal ageing media communication - Infographic and 2-3 mins YouTube videoArtefact35%
- Tests (12 MCQs x 10 lecture topics)Quiz / Test30%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain the biological, cognitive, and psycho-social changes that occur as a function of age within and across diverse populations.
- 2
Analyse influences of ageing on cognitive, behavioural, psycho-social processes across the adult lifespan.
- 3
Evaluate bio-psycho-social factors of ageing to promote positive experiences and expectations of ageing.
- 4
Evaluate research methods and psychological tools used in the study of ageing for evidence based ethical practice.
- 5
Effectively communicate a range of critical factors involved in healthy and positive ageing to a diverse audience.
- 6
Explore modifiable lifestyle factors to promote healthy ageing and critically evaluate associated interventions for positive biopsychosocial outcomes.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures24 hours
- Tutorials18 hours
2 hours of lectures per week.
1.5 hours of tutorials twelve times per semester.
Preparation: Eight hours background reading/preparation for lectures, tutorials and assessment tasks per week. Attendance at tutorials is recommended in order to successfully complete in-class activities and related assessment tasks
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Elly Francis-Pester
- Unit Coordinators
- Jeryl Lim
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PSY2242?
PSY2242 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is PSY2242 offered?
In 2025, PSY2242 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
Does PSY2242 have an exam?
No. PSY2242 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.