Our psychology courses draw on the ‘human element’ – the ability to listen and empathise – with a focus on learning through real‑life opportunities. With our flexible study options, unique partnerships, and transition-to-work activities, you’ll graduate with valuable practical experiences and professional accreditation, ready to pursue a career you’re passionate about.
Third-year students enrolled in the Psychology at Work unit will undertake a placement of 140 hours in a psychology-related role, where you’ll have the opportunity to find a placement which matches your interests and career goals. Students must source a placement that allows them to display or develop their capabilities across eight key competency areas:
Some examples of tasks students have undertaken on placements include:
Deakin have great relationships with their placement partners, which is a really important thing for a masters student who wants to get the best study experience possible. It's been really smooth getting a placement and dipping my toes into the professional world.
Jerome Scaffidi
Master of Psychology (Clinical)
You can choose to study our undergraduate degrees on-campus, online or a mix of both. As an online student, you'll have access to our high-quality learning platform and will receive the same level of support from staff as you would on campus.
Gain a different perspective by studying part of your degree overseas. You'll learn alongside students from your host country, while gaining insights into local organisations and practices. There are a number of options available, from short-term study tours to our immersive Global Citizenship Program.
Open the door to diverse career pathways with a psychology degree. You'll be prepared for many diverse, exciting career paths. While some graduates go on to become registered psychologists, many others will pursue careers in complementary professions or entirely different fields.
Our psychology sequence is recognised by both the Psychology Board of Australia and the Australian Psychological Society. Find out how your studies and training can lead to registration as a psychologist.
The School of Psychology offers a full training program, and master classes, for registered psychologists who are seeking a supervisor endorsement. The training is in line with the Psychology Board of Australia's 'Guidelines for supervisors and supervisor training providers'.
Get in touch if you have any questions regarding study opportunities within the School of Psychology.
