IELTS overall score of 6 (with no band score less than 6) or equivalent
Study the Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) and gain insight into why people think, feel and behave the way they do. At the same time, you will also open the door to a world of opportunity through your study in the arts.
Why not study psychology your way, with more flexibility and diverse opportunities?
Learn the perfect mix of skills sought by employers by studying one degree, with exposure to two distinct areas of interest. Combining your passions in psychology and the arts can open doors and make you more employable once you graduate.
You will study psychology as a scientific discipline and learn to appreciate the important role it plays within society. You will cover a range of psychology areas including:
behavioural and clinical neuroscience
child and adolescent psychology
human social behaviour
cognitive psychology
forensic psychology
Our 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 organisations, hospitals and other universities.
These partnerships ensure that your degree remains relevant to industry and workforce needs. You will be in high demand by employers who want graduates that are ready to face problems with confidence.
You will get the chance to build real-world experience by electing to undertake the Psychology at Work (Internship) unit in your final year of study, giving you 140-hours of practical industry placement, strengthening your employment prospects. The Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) is also recognised for registration purposes by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
As a student in the Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), you will also choose an area of study in the Arts from over 28 disciplines in the humanities, social sciences, communication, languages, and the creative arts to build your future-focused degree.
You will develop specialist knowledge in your chose Arts discipline and learn how to apply critical, creative and strategic thinking to real-world issues.
You will also develop essential skills in communication, critical thinking and problem solving that you will take with you into your futures.
If you are intending to become a psychologist, this course is the pathway to a 4th year level of study (honours or graduate diploma level). After completing a 4th year of study, you will be eligible to apply to register as a provisional psychologist. Students wishing to become fully registered psychologists can then apply to continue their study by undertaking one of the following:
Master of Psychology (Clinical)
Master of Psychology (Organisational)
Master of Professional Psychology
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical).
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Course structure
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Psychology A: Fundamentals of Human Behaviour
Psychology B: Individual and Social Development
Psychology Research Methods (Introductory)
Child and Adolescent Development
The Human Mind
Human Social Behaviour
Psychology Research Methods (Introductory)
Child and Adolescent Development
The Human Mind
Human Social Behaviour
As a Deakin Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) graduate you will develop some of the most important skills a student can gain at university.
Through your study in the Arts you will build valuable and transferable career skills, making you highly employable within many industries. The range of disciplines on offer also lets you follow your passion and develop the specialist skills to pursue the career you want. You will be able to take your degree into a range of careers, including:
Administration
Advertising
Business
Communication
Community services
Criminal justice
Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums (GLAM)
Government
Human rights
Journalism
Media
Not-for-profits
Performing and Visual Arts
Photography
Policing
Policy development
Politics
Public relations
Publishing
Research
Tourism
Following the completion of your major in psychology, taking the next step towards becoming a psychologist involves applying for an honours year (e.g. Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)). Once completed, you’ll be able to register as a provisional psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.
If your passion isn’t to complete further study to become a registered psychologist, there are still many diverse career options available, including:
child protection
counselling
family support
human services
marketing
not for profit aid
public health
social work
If you choose to pursue full registration as a psychologist, you may find employment in a variety of roles, including:
clinical psychologist
cognitive neuroscientist
counsellor
criminal psychologist
educational and developmental psychologist
family therapist
forensic psychologist
health and community psychologist
organisational psychologist
rehabilitation counsellor
sport and exercise psychologist
youth psychologist
These positions can be found in:
private clinics and practices
public and private hospitals
corporate organisations
schools and universities
government departments and agencies
sporting clubs and institutes
social research organisations
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
