Deakin University's Bachelor of Psychological Science covers many aspects of human behavior and personality, and prepares students for a range of careers in the fast-growing health sector. The course also sets them up to pursue further study towards provisional registration as a psychologist. They will have the option of undertaking 140 hours of real-world experience with an industry placement that strengthens their employment prospects and helps them graduate work-ready.
Deakin University’s School of Psychology is one of the largest in Victoria. It has strong partnerships with industry, including collaborative activities with government agencies, public and private organizations, hospitals and other universities. These partnerships ensure students' degree remains relevant to industry and workforce needs. They will be in high demand by employers who want graduates that are ready to face real-world problems with confidence.
This course recognizes the importance of, and relationships between, a range of human factors students will encounter in their future career. They will explore diverse areas of psychology, including:
- behavioral and clinical neuroscience
- child and adolescent psychology
- human social behavior
- cognitive psychology
- forensic psychology
Students will also have the opportunity to develop their counselling and coaching skills through a suite of specialized elective units, or further explore topics including addiction and cognitive neuroscience.
The Bachelor of Psychological Science is recognized for registration purposes by the Psychology Board of Australia and enables students to undertake additional study in pursuit of professional registration as a psychologist. The course is also accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
