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Deakin University
Deakin’s undergraduate and postgraduate programs in psychology are cutting edge, both in terms of the contemporary curriculum and in how we use the most up-to-date teaching and learning technologies to provide our students with a range of flexible learning experiences.
Studying psychology at Deakin will provide you with a strong foundation in areas such as: the assessment of personality and cognitive abilities, the factors that underpin successful interpersonal relationships and group processes, and the major determinants of individual and social mental health and wellbeing.
Whether you complete a basic degree in psychology, or go on to postgraduate training, you will find that you have a knowledge-base and skill-set that will help you uncover an array of stimulating employment options.
We offer courses across all four campuses or alternatively, students can complete the entire undergraduate program in off-campus mode. All of our courses are accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council and also meet the requirements of the Psychologists Registration Board of Victoria.
Our Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology), Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Health Sciences with the recognised psychology major sequence degrees, offer a pathway to further studies in psychology, but a major in psychology can also be incorporated into other awards (e.g. arts, commerce, environmental science, health sciences). The Bachelor of Applied Science (or Graduate Diploma of Psychological Studies, or major in another award) can lead to a fourth year degree – either Honours or the Graduate Diploma of Psychology, and these, in turn, lead to a masters or doctoral degree.
We currently offer three masters courses: Master of Psychology (Industrial and Organisational), Master of Psychology (Clinical) and the Master of Psychology (Professional Practice). In addition, we offer the Doctor of Psychology (Clinical), Doctor of Psychology (Health) and the Doctor of Psychology (Forensic). Alternatively students may decide to study higher degrees by research with a Master or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). The opportunities are many, the choice is yours.
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Excellence in research
The School of Psychology’s teaching is underpinned by excellence in research across a range of fields, including cognitive and behavioural neuroscience, social psychology, developmental psychology, forensic psychology, organisational psychology and clinical psychology. Students are taught by academic staff who are internationally recognised researchers in their respective fields.
Industry partnerships
The Faculty of Health, Medicine, Nursing and Behavioural Sciences has strong partnerships with industry, involving collaborative activities with government bodies, public and private organisations, hospitals and other universities.
These partnerships ensure that our courses remain relevant to industry and students learn from lecturers with specialist skills developed by their work with outside agencies, their research and community involvement. In addition, many courses have fieldwork or work experience programs that will help you to apply your knowledge while you study.
Professional recognition
All of our psychology courses are accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council and also meet the requirements of the Psychologists Registration Board of Victoria.
A pathway to Medicine
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology), Bachelor of Psychology, or Bachelor of Health Sciences with a psychology and biomedical science major is one of the many pathways for graduates to apply for entry into Deakin’s Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery.
Overseas study
Give yourself the competitive edge after graduation, discover and live in a new country and make friends all around the world. The Deakin Education Abroad program is available to all students, including international, postgraduate and off-campus students. With over 100 partner universities around the world, you could find yourself in the hustle and bustle of cities like Hong Kong or London or perhaps a small university town in Germany or Sweden is more for you. Whether it is Mexico or Malta, depending on your area of study, there is a suitable overseas university for you.
If you intend to become a registered psychologist you must complete three years of undergraduate study plus either a level 4 honours year or the Graduate Diploma of Psychology, followed by a masters or a doctorate.
Recent Deakin psychology graduates have been employed in roles such as:
For further information visit the School of Psychology website.
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