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Psychology
2022 Undergraduate
Your future in psychology
Offer meaningful Skills to get you a job Explore our industry connections
support
Gain a competitive edge in the workplace with real-world expertise and Our close ties with industry mean that you benefit from courses that
practical skills. Take part in relevant work experience in psychology and are matched to current industry practice, and a work placement
participate in transition-to-work activities like: elective 2 that helps you graduate work-ready and with confidence.
Our industry partnerships involve collaborations with government
• developing a professional portfolio
agencies, public and private organisations, hospitals and other
• writing a resume
universities, including:
• honing your interview skills.
Deakin is ranked the #1 university for skills development and teaching • Barwon Health
• Eastern Health
Explore the human mind and understand the processes quality in Victoria,1 which means you’ll graduate job-ready and be
highly sought after by employers.
• People Measures
• PeopleScape
behind behavioural change. Our psychology courses • FBG Group
• National Australia Bank
draw on the ‘human element’ – the ability to listen • Richmond Football Club.
and empathise – with a focus on learning through
1 2019 Student Experience Survey, UA benchmark group Victorian universities.
real‑life opportunities. With our unique partnerships, 2 To be confirmed in 2022 and beyond, subject to government restrictions.
peer‑mentoring and transition-to-work activities,
Choose psychology
you’ll graduate with valuable real‑world experiences, at Deakin
ready to pursue a career you’re passionate about. Undergraduate psychology at Deakin leads
the way among Victorian universities, and
is ranked by students to be significantly
above the national benchmark for overall
experience, teaching quality, facilities and
resources, and support services.1
1 Student Experience Survey 2018 and 2019.
Contents
1 Your future in psychology
4 Disciplines
6 Courses
15 Combined courses
17 Contact us
Published by Deakin University in March 2021. While the information published in this guide was
accurate at the time of publication, Deakin University reserves the right to alter, amend or delete
details of course offerings and other information published here. For the most up-to-date course
information, please view our website at deakin.edu.au.
Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B
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Your future in psychology
Get professional recognition Fast-track your degree
All of our psychology courses meet the relevant registration and Deakin splits the year into three trimesters and undergraduate
membership requirements of the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) psychology is taught across each of them. By taking advantage of
and the Australian Psychological Society (APS), and are accredited the subjects offered in Trimester 3, you can fast-track your studies to ‘I am passionate about delivering high‑quality,
by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). Being complete a three-year psychology degree in just two years of full-time
professionally recognised means that you’ll graduate with excellent study, meaning you can start your career or postgraduate studies in challenging and supportive learning experiences
career opportunities. psychology sooner. for students, and have implemented a range
Join our Peer Mentoring Program of innovative, engaging and student-oriented
Sign up to the Faculty of Health Peer Mentoring Program in your first teaching practices that are achieving some
year at Deakin to get support and guidance from more senior students exceptional outcomes.’
in your course.
Gain international experience deakin.edu.au/health-mentoring
See the world with an international internship, exchange program, Jaclyn Broadbent
study tour or volunteer placement. Get a competitive edge in the Associate Head of School (Teaching and Learning)
workplace and gain credit towards your degree by studying overseas at
a Deakin partner university, located in more than 40 different countries.1
Visit deakin.edu.au/overseas-study for more information on where in
the world your Deakin degree can take you.
1 To be confirmed in 2022 and beyond, subject to government travel restrictions.
Pursue a rewarding career Be rewarded for your hard work
Deakin’s psychology graduates embark on varied careers, and have A Deakin scholarship is more than just a financial boost. It is our
gone on to work with organisations like: chance to acknowledge your accomplishments and reward your
hard work, setting you on the path to success at university.
• Australian Unity
• Barwon Health Our extensive scholarship program includes three key scholarships:
• Bellarine Psychology • Vice-Chancellor’s Academic Excellence Scholarship
• Box Hill Hospital • Deakin Scholarship for Excellence
• Cancer Council • Deakin Student Support Scholarship.
• Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer
We also offer a range of donor and government-funded scholarships.
• Centrelink
Each is unique with differing criteria, rewarding aspiring students
• Corrections Victoria
from diverse backgrounds.
• CRS Australia
• Dementia Australia deakin.edu.au/scholarships
• Department of Education and Training
• Department of Health and Human Services
• Department of Justice and Community Safety
• Eastern Health
• Geelong Football Club
• Inner East Mental Health Services Association
• Monash IVF
• Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre
• People @ Work
• private schools
• specialised children’s services Learning at Deakin through COVID-19
• Youth Support + Advocacy Service.
and beyond
As a leader in digital learning, we know our students value Deakin’s
connected and engaging online study environment and we also
understand that many students value attending campus. At Deakin, you
can be confident of not just a COVIDSafe environment, but a tailored,
collaborative learning experience for each course, designed to achieve
the best possible combination of online and on-campus activities whilst
adhering to government regulations.
Dynamically delivered, world-class learning – it’s what Deakin does best.
Find out more at deakin.edu.au/learning-at-deakin-through-covid-19.
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Disciplines Pathways to general registration
To gain provisional registration as a psychologist, you need
Your dream course starts here. Take a look through our disciplines (also known to complete four years of academic study in psychology
as study areas) to choose your area of expertise. Knowing which discipline you’re that is recognised by the Psychology Board of Australia
interested in helps career advisers find the best course for you. Corresponding (PsyBA). This usually consists of an approved psychology
courses are featured in the following pages, so you can learn more about what sequence (e.g. Bachelor of Psychological Science or
you’ll study, available work experience opportunities and the types of careers you Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science), followed by an
could pursue. Visit deakin.edu.au for detailed discipline and course information, approved fourth year of study, such as Deakin’s Graduate
including a description of the units within each degree. Diploma of Psychology (Advanced) or an honours year in
psychology. You can then apply for provisional registration
with PsyBA and for Associate Membership of the Australian
Psychological Society (APS).
To gain general registration, you must then complete a
minimum two years of further postgraduate study, such
as a Master of Psychology (Clinical), Master of Psychology
(Organisational), Master of Professional Psychology
Psychology The contexts in which you can work are just Criminology (one year course plus one year of training), or Doctor of
Study the mind and its processes, behaviour as varied, including: Criminology explores why and how some Psychology (Clinical). It’s at this stage that you can specialise,
and mental states. There’s increasing • businesses behaviours are defined as ‘criminal’ within following further supervision and training, in a particular
emphasis on mental health in the modern • community and elite sport society. It also considers ways to minimise area of psychology that appeals to your interests and
world and employment prospects in the area • government agencies crime and harm, and critically examines career aspirations.
continue to grow accordingly. • hospitals existing criminal justice policies, practices and
• non-government agencies institutions. To consider questions of justice,
With undergraduate psychology, you can take
• private practice criminology draws on a number of disciplines
two distinct paths: further study beyond your
• schools including psychology, law, sociology, history
undergraduate psychology degree in pursuit
• universities and politics.
of general registration as a psychologist, or
employment that doesn’t require registration • various research groups. Deakin has one of the few dedicated
as a psychologist, such as in health and human You don’t have to pursue general registration criminology courses in Australia and the Bachelor of Psychological Science Bachelor of Psychology
services or the justice system. to enjoy the benefits of studying psychology. most established in Victoria. Designed in Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)1 (Honours)2
Your understanding of human behaviour and conjunction with professional bodies including Bachelor of Health Sciences1
Registered psychologists can work in a variety Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science
the skills that you develop throughout your Victoria Police, the Department of Justice and Complete
of specialty areas after completing additional Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Psychological Science
course are widely sought-after by employers, Community Safety Victoria, and the Australian
supervised training, including: Bachelor of Human Resource Management (Psychology)
and valuable in almost any occupation in many Institute of Professional Intelligence Officers, Bachelor of Marketing (Psychology)
• clinical industries, including: the course covers a wide variety of criminology Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science
• clinical neuropsychology topics, including cyber security, surveillance,
• community • community services
anti-terrorism and policing.
• counselling • counselling
• education deakin.edu.au/psychology
• educational and developmental
• health and human services Complete A fourth year of study in psychology (either Graduate Diploma of Psychology
• forensic (Advanced) or honours in psychology e.g. Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours))
• health • protective services
• organisational • youth work.
• sport and exercise.
Provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and Associate
Apply for
Membership of the Australian Psychological Society
‘I loved psychology at school and wanted to
continue learning about human behaviour A masters degree or doctorate that includes work placement Deakin postgraduate
Complete
and the mind. The opportunity to include courses
criminology came up, so I thought a Master of Psychology
(Clinical)
double degree would give me double Master of Psychology
the opportunities.’ General registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and full membership of the
(Organisational)
Apply for Master of Professional
Australian Psychological Society
Psychology
Laura Chapman
Doctor of Psychology
Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological (Clinical)
Science student
1 Students must select the 10-credit-point major in psychology.
2 Only on completion of fourth year in the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) can provisional registration be applied for.
This pathway information is correct as at February 2021. Please see the Psychology Board of Australia website for further
details: psychologyboard.gov.au.
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Courses
Deakin code S342 Cloud (online) C
ATAR 70.00 Melbourne Burwood Campus B
Course duration in years 3 Geelong Waterfront Campus WF
Trimester T Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus WP
Warrnambool Campus WB
Bachelor of Psychological Majors3 If your intention isn’t to complete further study
Deakin is the only university in Victoria where to become a registered psychologist, there
Science H344 C 62.55 B 60.30 WP 62.30
you can study specialist psychology majors are still many diverse career options available,
WB 1 61.35 3 T1, T2, T3 2
during your undergraduate degree. including child protection, counselling, family
Curious about what makes people think, feel support, health and human services, marketing,
• Child and family C B WP
and behave the way they do? In Deakin’s not-for-profit aid, and public health.
• Forensic studies C B WP
Bachelor of Psychological Science, you’ll
• Organisational studies C B If you choose to pursue general registration as
cover many aspects of human behaviour and
a psychologist,4 you may find employment in
personality, which will prepare you for a range Professional recognition
a variety of roles (some of which will require
of careers in the fast-growing health sector, All of the psychology courses offered at Deakin
additional specialist training), including:
and give you the option of pursuing further meet the requirements of the Psychology
study towards provisional registration as a Board of Australia (PsyBA) and the Australian • clinical psychologist
psychologist. To help you prepare for what’s Psychological Society (APS), translating • cognitive neuroscientist
next, you will have the option of undertaking into excellent career opportunities for our • counsellor
140 hours of real-world experience with an graduates. Deakin’s Bachelor of Psychological • criminal psychologist
industry placement that strengthens your Science is accredited by the Australian • educational and developmental psychologist
employment prospects. Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). • family therapist
• forensic psychologist
Add diversity to your degree • health and community psychologist
Some of the elective options in this • organisational psychologist
course include: • rehabilitation counsellor
• Addiction • sport and exercise psychologist
Registration Deakin students gain broad skills preparing
• Cognitive Neuroscience • youth psychologist.
See pathways to general registration them for employment in a variety of areas.
• Coaching and Counselling for information on page 5. These positions can be found in:
Behaviour Change
• The Social Psychology of Relationships. Careers • corporate organisations
Following the completion of your bachelor • government departments and agencies
Gain broad skills to prepare yourself for • private clinics and practices
degree, taking the next step towards
employment in a range of areas. • public and private hospitals
becoming a psychologist involves applying for
an approved fourth year of study in psychology, • schools and universities
e.g. Deakin’s Bachelor of Psychological • social research organisations
Science (Honours) or the Graduate Diploma • sporting clubs and institutes.
of Psychology (Advanced). Once completed, Work experience
you’ll be able to gain provisional registration Course structure5,6
As part of this course, you will also be given This 24-credit-point course consists of 13 core units and 11 elective units.7
as a psychologist with PsyBA and be eligible the opportunity to undertake preparation for
to pursue further study in pursuit of work and a work placement elective unit as
general registration. Year Trimester 1 Trimester 2
well as elective units designed to develop your
counselling skills. Year 1 Psychology A: Fundamentals of Psychology B: Individual and Social
Human Behaviour Development
Honours Foundations of Psychological Science Health Behaviour
An honours year is available for high-achieving Foundations of Psychological Practice Elective x 2
students upon completion of this degree. An Elective
honours year in psychology is useful if you’re
pursuing a career as a psychologist or if you’re
preparing for postgraduate study. The research
Year 2 The Human Mind Psychology Research Methods (Introductory)
Human Social Behaviour Child and Adolescent Development
and analytical skills you’ll develop in your Elective x 2 Elective x 2
honours year strengthen the quality of your
research projects and become indispensable
tools in your future career. Year 3 Psychology Research Methods Psychopathology
(Intermediate) Personality
deakin.edu.au/studypsychology Brain, Biology and Behaviour Elective x 2
Elective x 2
deakin.edu.au/course/bachelor-psychological-science
1 Warrnambool Campus is not available to international students.
2 Trimester 3 intake is not available to international students.
If you choose to pursue further study 3 Students studying at the Warrnambool Campus can take these majors via Cloud (online) learning.
to become a clinical psychologist you may 4 See page 5 for pathways.
work with a variety of clients, including 5 This course structure should be used as a guide only and advice should be sought when selecting units.
children, adults, individuals and families. 6 Academic Integrity (HAI010) is a compulsory 0-credit-point unit that you must undertake as part of this course.
7 Students should consult the current handbook to access a comprehensive list of course rules.
6 Psychology deakin.edu.au/studypsychology 7
Courses
Deakin code S342 Cloud (online) C
ATAR 70.00 Melbourne Burwood Campus B
Course duration in years 3 Geelong Waterfront Campus WF
Trimester T Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus WP
Warrnambool Campus WB
Bachelor of Careers The contexts in which you work may include: Course structure2,3
If you’re ready to take your psychology This 32-credit-point course consists of at least 21 psychology credit points and 11 elective units,
Psychology (Honours) 1 career further, the option to pursue general
• business and corporate organisations
of which three must be specifically psychology elective units.4
H345 C 82.10 B 80.00 WP 80.25 4 T1, T2, T3 • community sporting clubs and institutes
registration as a psychologist is available
• government departments and agencies
Study the mind and its processes, behaviour by undertaking a masters or doctorate
• private clinics and practices
Year Trimester 1 Trimester 2
and mental states with Deakin’s Bachelor of qualification in psychology. At Deakin
• public and private hospitals
Psychology (Honours). An honours year is you could choose to study the Master of
• schools and universities
Year 1 Psychology A: Fundamentals of Psychology B: Individual and Social
Human Behaviour Development
included in this four-year degree, distinguishing Psychology (Clinical), Master of Psychology
• various social research organisations. Foundations of Psychological Science Health Behaviour
it from our other psychology courses. Honours
includes practical training that prepares you for
(Organisational), Master of Professional
Psychology (one year course plus one year of If your goal isn’t to complete further study to Foundations of Psychological Practice Elective x 2 Australia’s
provisional registration as a psychologist with training), or the Doctor of Psychology (Clinical). pursue general registration as a psychologist,
there are still many diverse career options
Elective #1 university
the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) and
sets you on the pathway to general registration.
If you choose to pursue general registration as
available, including child protection, family
Year 2 The Human Mind Psychology Research Methods career service1
a psychologist, you may find employment in
support, health and human services, marketing Human Social Behaviour (Introductory)
a variety of roles (some of which may require From day one at Deakin, and well
Professional recognition and communications, not-for-profit aid, public Child and Adolescent Development
additional specialist training), including: Elective x 2 into the future after graduation,
All of the psychology courses offered at health, and youth work. Elective x 2 our award-winning career service –
Deakin meet the requirements of the • clinical psychologist
Work experience DeakinTALENT – will prepare you for
Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) and • cognitive neuroscientist
the Australian Psychological Society (APS), • counsellor
As part of this course, you will also be given Year 3 Psychology Research Methods Psychopathology the jobs of tomorrow. You’ll have
the opportunity to undertake preparation for (Intermediate) Personality lifetime access to career coaching,
translating into excellent career opportunities • criminal psychologist Brain, Biology and Behaviour
work and a work placement elective unit as Elective x 2 industry networking opportunities
for our graduates. Deakin’s Bachelor of • educational and developmental psychologist well as elective units designed to develop your Elective x 2 and a comprehensive suite of digital
Psychology (Honours) is accredited by • family therapist counselling skills. resources that will help you become
the Australian Psychology Accreditation • forensic psychologist
Year 4 Psychological Assessment Client-Centred Skills in Practice the most employable version
Council (APAC). • health and community psychologist
Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Psychology Research Methods (Advanced) of yourself.
• mental health officer
• organisational psychologist Research Project A Research Project B deakintalent.deakin.edu.au
• rehabilitation counsellor 1 Australian Graduate Recruitment
• sport and exercise psychologist deakin.edu.au/course/bachelor-psychology-honours Industry Awards, 2017, 2018, 2019
winner for the most popular career
Registration • youth psychologist. service in Australia.
See pathways to general registration
information on page 5.
‘I enjoy that Deakin empowers students to learn
in their own way, while providing the support
students need. The units I have taken at Deakin
allow me to study the materials according
to my own learning style and are always
presented in different forms to cater to each
student’s preference.’
Indigo Emmy Erez
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Alongside excellence in teaching and
learning, our School of Psychology
conducts world-class research. 1 This course is not available to international students.
2 This course structure should be used as a guide only and advice should be sought when selecting units.
3 Academic Integrity (HAI010) is a compulsory 0-credit-point unit that you must undertake as part of this course.
4 Students should consult the current handbook to access a comprehensive list of course rules.
8 Psychology deakin.edu.au/studypsychology 9
Courses
Deakin code S342 Cloud (online) C
ATAR 70.00 Melbourne Burwood Campus B
Course duration in years 3 Geelong Waterfront Campus WF
Trimester T Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus WP
Warrnambool Campus WB
Bachelor of Marketing Course structure1,2 Bachelor of Human Resource
This 24-credit-point course consists of 11 credit points of core marketing units (including one
(Psychology) work‑integrated learning unit or an approved international learning experience) and 13 credit
Management (Psychology)
M336 C NP B 74.00 3 T1, T2 M335 C NP B 79.70 WF 1 NP 3 T1, T2
points of core psychology units.
Study the Bachelor of Marketing (Psychology) The Bachelor of Human Resource
to become an expert at uncovering the Year Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Management (Psychology) empowers you to
reasons behind consumer behaviour. Combine see human resources from a different angle.
principles from complementary disciplines Year 1 Psychology A: Fundamentals of Human Psychology B: Individual and Social
By exploring the human mind in a business
Behaviour Development
to unlock creative marketing solutions and Foundations of Psychological Science Foundations of Psychological Practice context, you’ll have a significant advantage
graduate with a unique skill set that’s in Marketing Fundamentals Consumer Behaviour when performing key functions in your
demand across all industries. Business Analytics Professional Insight human resources (HR) role, from recruitment
and workplace negotiations, to creating
Professional recognition
Year 2 Human Social Behaviour Psychology Research Methods high‑performance environments.
The Bachelor of Marketing (Psychology) The Human Mind (Introductory)
is accredited by the Australian Marketing Services Marketing Child and Adolescent Development Professional recognition
Institute (AMI) and the Australian Psychology Integrated Marketing Communications Brand Management The Bachelor of Human Resource
Accreditation Council (APAC). in the Digital Age Marketing Insights Management (Psychology) is accredited by
Graduates will be eligible for a one-year credit the Australian Human Resources Institute
reduction, needed to become a Certified
Year 3 Psychology Research Methods Personality (AHRI) and the Australian Psychology
(Intermediate) Psychopathology
Practicing Marketer by the AMI. Accreditation Council (APAC).
Brain, Biology and Behaviour Strategic Marketing
Work Integrated Learning Unit Research Methods Capstone
Completion of the course also provides
Business Ethics
students with an APAC accredited three-year
degree in psychology. This allows students
to then undertake additional study in pursuit deakin.edu.au/course/bachelor-marketing-psychology
of provisional and general registration as a Careers
psychologist through the Psychology Board Registration Career opportunities include: Deakin’s Bachelor of Human Resource
Course structure2,3
of Australia (PsyBA). See pathways to general registration Management (Psychology) can lead you to
• advertising This course consists of 24 credit points of core units, including one work-integrated learning unit
information on page 5. a diverse range of local and international
• communications manager from a specific list.
• consumer advocacy careers including:
Careers
Dual expertise in psychology and marketing • customer experience officer • employee relations officer Year Trimester 1 Trimester 2
provides you with a competitive advantage as • customer insights analyst • human resources compensation officer
you enter into employment. • digital marketing director • human resources consultant Year 1 Foundations of Psychological Science Psychology B: Individual and Social
• market research Psychology A: Fundamentals of Development
• industrial relations officer
• media planner • organisational development consultant Human Behaviour Intrapersonal Skills
• public relations specialist. Management Human Resource Development
1 This course structure should be used as a guide only and advice should be sought when selecting units. • training and development manager.
2 Academic Integrity Module (MA1010) is a compulsory 0-credit-point module that you must undertake as Fundamentals of Human Resource Foundations of Psychological Practice
part of this course. Work experience Management
NP means not published – less than five offers made to recent secondary education applicants. Units in this course may have participation
requirements that include compulsory
placements, work-based training,
Year 2 Human Social Behaviour Child and Adolescent Development
The Human Mind Psychology Research Methods
community‑based learning or collaborative (Introductory)
Organisational Behaviour
research training arrangements. Human Resource Practice
Workplace Counselling and Negotiation
Professional recognition Work Integrated Learning Unit
The Bachelor of Human Resource
Management (Psychology) is accredited Year 3 Psychology Research Methods Personality
by the Australian Psychology Accreditation (Intermediate) Psychopathology
Council (APAC). Brain, Biology and Behaviour Research Methods Capstone OR Strategic
Completion of the course also provides Business Ethics Human Resource Management
students with an APAC accredited three-year Change Management Employment Relations
degree in psychology. This allows students
to then undertake additional study in pursuit deakin.edu.au/course/bachelor-human-resource-management-psychology
of provisional and general registration as a
psychologist through the Psychology Board of
Australia (PsyBA).
1 Students enrolled at the Geelong Waterfront Campus will be required to undertake some units of study at the
Registration Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus.
See pathways to general registration 2 This course structure should be used as a guide only and advice should be sought when selecting units.
3 Academic Integrity Module (MAI010) is a compulsory 0-credit-point module that you must undertake as
information on page 5. part of this course.
NP means not published – less than five offers made to recent secondary education applicants.
10 Psychology deakin.edu.au/studypsychology 11
Courses
Deakin code S342 Cloud (online) C
ATAR 70.00 Melbourne Burwood Campus B
Course duration in years 3 Geelong Waterfront Campus WF
Trimester Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus WP
‘My course is niche, with a major in both
T
Warrnambool Campus WB
NIKERI Institute
psychology and dance. I’m researching
NIK
how dance can be made more accessible
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) Registration To take your career in psychology to the next
for those living with disabilities. I also teach
A301 C 61.55 B 60.05 WP 60.55 NIK 1
See pathways to general registration level, you may opt to continue with further study,
3 T1, T2, T3
information on page 5. which can lead to registration as a psychologist. contemporary dance to autistic children. I feel
Study the Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) and
Careers This will broaden your career opportunities, like I’m living my dream using dance to affect
Completing this degree will give you important including specialist fields of psychology such as:
gain insight into why people think, feel and
skills valued by employers such as critical positive change in the world.’
behave the way they do. At the same time, you • clinical psychologist
analysis and systematic thinking. With both
will also explore a world of opportunity through • cognitive neuroscientist
cross-disciplinary and specialist knowledge,
your study in the arts. Learn the perfect mix • counsellor Hannah Friebel
you’ll have the ability to confidently enter a
of skills sought by employers by studying one • criminal psychologist Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) graduate
variety of fields including:
degree, with exposure to two distinct areas of • educational and developmental psychologist Research Assistant within Deakin School of Psychology
interest. Combining your passions in psychology • creative arts • family therapist
and the arts can open doors and make you • education • forensic psychologist
more employable once you graduate. • health and human services • health and community psychologist
Professional recognition • historical and cultural heritage • organisational psychologist
All of the psychology courses offered at Deakin • human resources • rehabilitation counsellor
meet the requirements of the Psychology • law enforcement • sport and exercise psychologist Majors2 Course structure6,7
Board of Australia (PsyBA) and the Australian • media and communication • youth psychologist. • Advertising C B This 24-credit-point course consists of 10 core psychology units and 10 arts units, including
Psychological Society (APS), translating into • not-for-profit aid • Anthropology C B WP an approved arts major sequence of at least 8 credit points, and four elective units from your
excellent job and career opportunities for • politics and government Honours • Arabic C B WP choice of faculty.8
our graduates. Deakin’s Bachelor of Arts • public health An honours year is available for high-achieving • Children’s literature C B WP
(Psychology) is accredited by the Australian • social service students upon completion of this degree. An • Chinese3 B WP Year Trimester 1 Trimester 2
Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). • youth work. honours year in psychology is useful if you’re • Creative writing C B WP
pursuing a career as a psychologist or preparing • Criminology C B WP Year 1 Psychology A: Fundamentals of Psychology B: Individual and Social
for postgraduate study. The research and • Digital media C B WP Human Behaviour Development
analytical skills you’ll develop in your honours • Education C B Elective Elective
year strengthen the quality of your research • Gender and sexuality studies C B WP Arts elective Arts elective
projects and become indispensable tools in • Geography and society C B WP Arts major sequence Arts major sequence
your future career. • History C B WP
• Indonesian C B WP
deakin.edu.au/studypsychology Year 2 The Human Mind Psychology Research Methods
• International relations C B WP Human Social Behaviour (Introductory)
• Journalism C B WP Child and Adolescent Development
Elective
• Language and culture studies2 C B WP Elective
Arts major sequence
• Literary studies C B WP
Arts major sequence
Learn in the real world • Media studies C B
• Middle East studies C B WP
Experience is invaluable as you get to • Philosophy C B WP Year 3 Brain, Biology and Behaviour Personality
• Photography4 B WF Psychology Research Methods Psychopathology
draw on the ‘human element’ – the ability
(Intermediate) Arts major sequence x 2
to listen and empathise. At Deakin, you’ll • Politics and policy studies C B WP
• Public relations C B WP Arts major sequence x 2
learn from real-life experiences through
our unique partnerships, peer mentoring • Religious studies C B WP
and transition-to-work activities. • Sociology C B WP 5 deakin.edu.au/course/bachelor-arts-psychology
• Spanish C B WP
• Visual arts4 B WF
Minors
• Dance B
• Design B WF
• Drama B
• Film, television and animation B
• Indigenous studies C
• Professional experience and practice C B WP
• Sport and society C B WP
• Sustainability and society C B
1 This course is also available at the National Indigenous Knowledges, Education, Research and Innovation (NIKERI) Institute. Find out more at deakin.edu.au/nikeri.
2 All majors except language and culture studies can be taken as minors.
3 A full major sequence in Chinese is not available for Cloud (online) students.
4 One major in either visual arts or photography, can be completed within the Bachelor of Arts. Students wishing to complete more than one creative arts major should
apply for a Bachelor of Creative Arts.
Students participate in team-based 5 Offered to Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus students by combination of online and campus-based learning.
activities during classes, learning how 6 This course structure should be used as a guide only and advice should be sought when selecting units.
to engage collaboratively. 7 Academic Integrity (AAI010) is a compulsory 0-credit-point unit that you must undertake as part of this course.
8 Students should consult the current handbook to access a comprehensive list of course rules.
12 Psychology deakin.edu.au/studypsychology 13
Courses
Deakin code S342 Cloud (online) C
ATAR 70.00 Melbourne Burwood Campus B
Course duration in years 3 Geelong Waterfront Campus WF
Trimester T Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus WP
Warrnambool Campus WB
Bachelor of Health Sciences Psychological science
This major prepares you for further study
They must then go on to complete a
minimum of two years’ postgraduate study
Combined courses Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor If you’re interested in pursuing a professional
career in psychology, you’ll need to complete
H300 C 1,2 59.75 B 60.00 WP 55.65 WB 2 NP
towards becoming a registered psychologist. in psychology – such as Deakin’s Master of of Psychological Science2 an approved fourth year of psychology study
3 T1, T2, T3 3
To practise as a psychologist, students must Psychology (Clinical); see page 5 for pathways. Bachelor of Criminology/ D387 B 77.60 WF 77.45 WB NP 4 T1
such as Deakin’s Bachelor of Psychological
A rewarding career in a health-related field complete an undergraduate degree with a
Psychology for allied health
Bachelor of Psychological Deakin’s Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor Science (Honours), or Graduate Diploma
gives you the chance to reduce health disparity 10-credit-point major in psychology, followed
This major prepares you for work in Science D390 C NP B 62.05 WP 63.95
of Psychological Science develops your of Psychology (Advanced). After this, you
and to help people – whether in Australia or by a fourth year of study in psychology 4 T1, T2, T31 may apply for provisional registration as a
complementary professional fields upon understanding of human behaviour and helps
overseas – to lead fuller, healthier and happier (honours in psychology or a Graduate Diploma psychologist with the PsyBA and seek Associate
graduation. Careers immediately available Deakin’s Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of you build the skills you need to become a
lives. As a Bachelor of Health Sciences graduate, of Psychology (Advanced)) that is accredited Membership of the APS.
to health sciences graduates can be divided Psychological Science will make you rethink competent and successful nurse. Armed with a
you can be confident you will acquire a solid by the Australian Psychology Accreditation
broadly into community work, coaching and your perception of ‘crime’, while exploring the wealth of real-world knowledge through your If you then wish to take your psychology
grounding in multiple fields of health sciences, Council (APAC).
counselling individuals and groups, and health social justice and rehabilitation themes that clinical placements, you’ll graduate ready for career further, the option to apply for general
and be prepared for a successful career in the
fastest‑growing employment sector in Australia. and human services consulting. intertwine with crime. Not only will you be able work as a registered nurse and be eligible to registration as a psychologist is available
to study two of your passions, you’ll graduate pursue further study towards qualification as a by undertaking a masters or doctorate
Registration Course structure6,7
with two sought-after degrees and a wealth of registered psychologist. qualification in psychology.
See pathways to general registration This 24-credit-point course consists of six core units and at least two major sequences from an study and career options.
information on page 5. approved list, with a minimum of 18 credit points of Faculty of Health units. Professional recognition Registration
Professional recognition On successful completion of your course,
Careers All of the psychology courses offered at See pathways to registration information
Year Trimester 1 Trimester 2 you’ll be eligible to apply for registration on page 5.
This flexible degree allows you to combine Deakin meet the requirements of the
study areas that you’re passionate about, and as a registered nurse with the Nursing and
Year 1 Understanding Health Health Information and Data Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) and Work experience
benefit from workplace learning to become a the Australian Psychological Society (APS), Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).3
Major sequence 1 Major sequence 1 You’ll gain clinical experience in a variety of
specialist in the booming health sector. Major sequence 2 Major sequence 2 translating into excellent career opportunities You’ll also have completed a three-year settings, which may include acute/sub-acute
Depending on your majors, your health Elective/major sequence 3 Elective/major sequence 3 for our graduates. Upon graduation, you’ll undergraduate psychology sequence that
have completed a three-year undergraduate care, medical and surgical care, aged care,
sciences degree can prepare you for work in is accredited by the Australian Psychology
psychology sequence that is accredited by rehabilitation, paediatrics, community nursing
the following roles and fields: Year 2 Australian Health Care System Population Health: A Research Perspective Accreditation Council (APAC) and recognised
the Australian Psychology Accreditation and mental health nursing. These clinical
• community engagement officer Major sequence 1 Major sequence 1 for registration purposes by the Psychology placements will be undertaken in hospitals and
Council (APAC) and recognised for registration
• disability support planner Major sequence 2 Major sequence 2
purposes by the PsyBA, enabling you to Board of Australia (PsyBA). Following community health centres in metropolitan,
• environmental and sustainability officer Elective/major sequence 3 Elective/major sequence 3 undertake additional study in pursuit of completion of the course, you’ll be eligible rural and regional areas.
• exercise specialist provisional registration as a psychologist. to undertake additional study in pursuit of
• family/community/refugee/indigenous Year 3 Program Planning, Management Integrated Learning for Practice provisional registration as a psychologist. Clinical placement requirements
project officer and Evaluation Major sequence 1 Careers Placement experiences are provided by a range
• food and nutrition policy developer Major sequence 1 Major sequence 2 Diverse career opportunities await in the areas Careers of metropolitan, rural and regional partners.
• food scientist Major sequence 2 Elective/major sequence 3 of criminology and psychology, such as: As a registered nurse with psychology In accordance with Department of Health and
• health educator or counsellor Elective/major sequence 3 • community services experience, you’ll be well placed to pursue Human Services policy,4 nursing students are
• health policy developer • correctional services career opportunities in a range of work required to undertake an annual Police Record
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• health and sports marketer or PR officer • private security and consultative industries • aged care the start of their course, in accordance with
• international aid worker 1 Not all majors are available via Cloud (online) learning. • research and policy development
• careers counselling the Working with Children Act 2005.5 Students
• lifestyle and wellness professional 2 Cloud (online) learning and Warrnambool Campus are not available to international students. • security and intelligence agencies
• nutrition and health promotion coordinator 3 Trimester 3 is available at Melbourne Burwood Campus, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus and via Cloud (online) • community development and work/life must provide evidence to the School of Nursing
learning only. For international students, Melbourne Burwood Campus and Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus only.
• state and federal police.
• policy adviser counselling and Midwifery that their immunisations
4 Cloud (online) students will be required to attend some campus-based activities. If you’re interested in pursuing a professional
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career in psychology, you’ll need to complete • government agencies and private industry can commence.
• youth worker. an approved fourth year of psychology study
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of Psychology (Advanced). After this, you • public and private clinics For more information on combined courses,
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an industry placement or volunteer unit.
psychologist with the PsyBA and seek Associate • mental health rehabilitation
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