Accredited by the Australian HR Institute and APAC
80+ hours work-integrated learning
#1 Victorian university for business course satisfaction
Why choose Deakin
Understand the human mind in the business context and apply psychological science to the real workplace challenges faced in human resource management. Develop dual expertise to make confident, evidence-based decisions in recruitment, workplace negotiations and creating high-performance work environments and gain a competitive edge for a human resources career.
Build targeted knowledge in psychology and human resources and develop practical skills that employers value. Your strong understanding of human behaviour will help you assess employee performance, support positive organisational culture and select the right person for each role. The course is aligned with key accreditation bodies, including the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) and the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), and closely reflects industry needs, with practical learning experiences such as industry placements and opportunities for overseas study.
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Industry-accredited expertise
Graduate with credentials recognised by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) and the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
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Practical experience in real workplaces
Apply your skills through work-integrated learning, gaining experience with organisations while building industry networks.
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Human insight for the modern workforce
Apply psychological tools to understand behaviour, strengthen workplace culture and improve organisational performance.
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Strong career outcomes
Study at the #1 Victorian university for business course satsifaction and gain skills sought by people-focused organisations.
Connected to industry
Deakin’s strong industry connections help shape your learning. Build practical experience in real workplace contexts through work-integrated learning, mentoring and networking opportunities. Industry advisory boards also help shape our degrees, which means what you study is current, relevant and aligned to what your future employers need.
Deakin puts employability first
Career outcomes
Combine psychology and human resource management to pursue people-focused roles in employee relations, HR consulting, organisational development, industrial relations and workplace learning.
Human resources consultant
Advise organisations on HR policies, recruitment, performance and workplace relations. Use people insights to support managers, resolve workforce issues and strengthen organisational effectiveness.
- $100k
Typical Australian annual salary
- 7.4%
Projected job growth in 5 years
- 4.2/5
Job satisfaction
Organisational development officer
Support organisational change and workforce development by analysing needs, coordinating learning and culture initiatives, and helping improve employee capability, engagement and performance.
- $85k
Typical Australian annual salary
- 7.4%
Projected job growth in 5 years
- 4.3/5
Job satisfaction
Other jobs
- Employee relations officer
- Industrial relations officer
- Training and development manager
Key dates
Direct applications
Trimester 1 2027 applications close 7 February 2027
VTAC
FAQs
Yes – every Deakin student can access work-integrated learning (WIL) in their degree. Each year, more than 30,000+ students complete a placement or internship with partners including Microsoft, KPMG, EY and the National Australia Bank. You can access WIL through placements, industry projects, field-based experiences, simulations and global programs, helping you apply your skills and graduate with the experience and confidence employers value.
DeakinTALENT is Deakin's award-winning career service, and you can access it for life – not just while you're studying. From personalised career coaching sessions and AI-enhanced resume support to a jobs and internships board with employment opportunities, it’s designed to give you the career management skills and connections you need to stand out. Every Deakin degree is built with input from employers, so your course is designed around real workplace needs, now and into the future.
Entry requirements and the minimum ATAR vary by degree and are detailed on the degree page, but if your ATAR is below the cut-off, you still have options. Use the pathway finder tool to find the opportunities available to you, including associate degrees and Deakin Guaranteed ATAR, which offers eligible students a guaranteed entry score that's on average 10 points below the lowest selection rank. If you don't have an ATAR, Deakin Uni Ready is a free, supported program designed to build your skills and confidence and open doors to degrees in arts, health, science and business. Access programs and equity schemes are also available.
At Deakin, employability isn't an add-on – it's built in. Our degrees are designed with industry input, so your skills are aligned to what employers actually need. Every Deakin student can access work-integrated learning through opportunities such as placements, internships and industry projects, helping you build your professional network and practical experience before you even graduate. It's an approach that works: nine out of 10 Deakin graduates get a job within four to six months of finishing their degree.
Yes. Most eligible undergraduate students are offered a Commonwealth Supported Place meaning the government subsidises part of your tuition fees. If eligible, you can pay your student contribution using a HECS-HELP loan that you only start repaying once your income is above the repayment threshold. Deakin has scholarships that cater to our diverse student community, ranging from $5,000 per year for high ATAR achievers to $10,000 per year for students facing financial or personal hardship. The University also offers support services including financial counselling, budgeting help and access to short-term, interest-free loans to help you stay on track.
Deakin is the #1 Victorian university for student support and that starts the moment you accept your offer. Orientation is designed to help you feel welcome and get to know your community of classmates and teachers from day one. Across all campuses, there's a vibrant student community with clubs, events and opportunities to build real friendships. Deakin offers a range of services to help students stay healthy and safe, including sport and fitness facilities, free counselling, on-campus medical services and around-the-clock security.
Yes, and it's straightforward. You can transfer to Deakin in a few steps and apply for credit through recognition of prior learning (RPL), so you won't necessarily repeat subjects you've already completed. If you're coming from a TAFE partner, you may get guaranteed entry into second year with guaranteed RPL. Deakin's three-trimester system also means you may be able to start mid-year rather than waiting until March.
Most Deakin courses run across three trimesters per year instead of the traditional two semesters. Trimester 1 begins around March, Trimester 2 around July and Trimester 3 around November, each with roughly 12 weeks of teaching followed by an exam period. This means you can usually start your degree at three different points in the year and have more flexibility to manage your study load. Check the intakes by location section on the course page for details.
*Deakin references data from a range of government, higher education and reputable media sources. Learn more about our achievements on our University rankings page, or explore our sources page for supporting references.
What will I study in the Bachelor of Human Resource Management (Psychology)?
Form a close-knit cohort as your class progresses from foundations in human resource management and psychology, to specialised knowledge, including change management and strategic HR, personality and neurobiological psychology. Explore how organisations manage talent, motivation and performance, grounded in psychological principles.
Business and psychology foundations
Explore human behaviour and development
Build a grounding in psychological science, including how people think, learn and interact in social environments. These foundations help you understand behaviour in workplaces and organisations.
Learn core business and management concepts
Develop an understanding of organisations, leadership and management practices that shape effective workplaces and professional relationships.
Understand the HR function in organisations
Discover the role human resource professionals play in supporting employees, building teams and contributing to organisational success.
Workplace dynamics and people management
Develop HR practice and capability
Explore the processes organisations use to recruit, train and develop employees while building practical people management skills.
Analyse workplace behaviour and culture
Apply psychological concepts to understand motivation, group dynamics and organisational behaviour in real-world settings.
Build research and analytical skills
Learn how to interpret behavioural data and research evidence to inform people management and organisational decision making.
Strategic HR and professional practice
Learn the importance of strategy
Explore how organisations manage change, employment relationships and workforce strategy in complex business environments.
Understand emerging HR technologies
Examine how digital systems and data tools are transforming how organisations manage people and performance.
Gain professional workplace experience
Complete a work-integrated learning opportunity that allows you to apply your knowledge in a real organisational or industry context.
Course structure
To complete the Bachelor of Human Resource Management (Psychology), you must pass 24 credit points.
Most units are equal to one credit point. As a full-time student you will study four credit points per trimester and usually undertake two trimesters per year.
Are you a current student? For course information that applies to the year you started your degree, visit the handbook.
All students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements
Units
And one credit point from:
*Unit was previously coded MMH250
To be completed in the first trimester of study:-
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Human Resource Management (Psychology) is accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) and Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).
Completion of the course also provides students with an APAC accredited three-year degree in psychology. This allows students to then undertake additional study in pursuit of professional registration as a practising psychologist through the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA).
Deakin Business School holds the prestigious and globally recognised AACSB and EQUIS accreditations, which attest to quality, academic and professional excellence, ongoing improvement, innovation and graduate employability.
What to expect while studying
Students admitted to this course will be given advice on unit selection, however students must take responsibility for planning their own studies within the course structure and course rules.
part-time study is available via Campus and online mode. part-time study refers to academic workload, not mode of study.
You may be able to study available units in the optional third trimester to fast-track your degree, however your course duration may be extended if there are delays in meeting course requirements, such as completing a placement.
Units which contain work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, working with children check or other check. These requirements will be detailed in unit guides upon enrolment.
You can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include lectures, seminars, online interactions, or professional experiences for Work Integrated Learning (WIL) units. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.
Units in this course may have participation requirements that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.
Placement can occur at any time, including during standard holiday breaks. Learn about key dates at Deakin.This course provides students the opportunity to complete one or more work integrated learning units.
Explore Business and Law WIL opportunities.
International Students:
This course includes Work Integrated Learning (WIL) formally registered as part of the course on the CRICOS register. The total work integrated learning hours will differ depending on the WIL unit you choose. For more information about WIL hours, please check the unit information in the handbook or the unit guide.
For information about how WIL units may impact student visa holder work rights, please visit Home Affairs. See 8105 Work limitation.
At Deakin, we're committed to ensuring an inclusive environment that supports all students to belong, thrive and succeed. We work closely with students, where needed, to identify potential barriers to participation and where possible, provide tailored support so students can engage with learning and assessment activities.
If you are neurodivergent, have a disability, health condition or mental health condition that may impact your study or participation in university life, and want to know how Deakin could support you, contact our Domestic students (opens in a new window) or International students (opens in a new window) or Disability Resource Centre (opens email client) teams for a collaborative and confidential discussion. This discussion is to support you to make plans for your studies and future career and will not have any bearing on your application to the course.
When can I start?
When you study depends on your course, location and available intakes. Check the table to see when you can start and how study is offered throughout the year.
Students and Applicants to Geelong Waterfront Campus
Travel between campuses will be required to complete Bachelor of Human Resource Management (Psychology). On-campus Business and Law units are taught at Waterfront campus and on-campus Faculty of Health units are taught at Waurn Ponds Campus.
Your course learning outcomes describe the knowledge, skills and capabilities you’ll develop and be able to demonstrate by the time you graduate. Built into your course through your units and assessments, they provide a clear picture of what you’ll be equipped to know, understand and do – preparing you to apply your learning with confidence beyond university.
| Course Learning Outcomes |
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| Integrate theoretical knowledge of the disciplines of psychology and human resources/organisational behaviour in relation to human behaviour; apply a broad and coherent knowledge of psychology and human resources/organisational behaviour |
| Communicate knowledge and arguments effectively using the most appropriate means utilising clear, discipline appropriate, coherent and well-developed communication skills, including oral, written, and visual communications |
| Utilise online technologies to interact with others, access research and evaluate empirical evidence; and create and disseminate human resources/organisational behaviour and psychology-relevant content |
| Identify and critically evaluate information from diverse sources including academic and other; develop arguments, reports, or commentaries based on empirical research and apply these skills in diverse contexts |
| Identify existing and theoretical problems related to human resources/organisational behaviour and psychology; design, plan, and construct solutions to these problems using knowledge of existing human resources/organisational behaviour practice and empirical research; apply knowledge and skills toward the development of these solutions |
| Engage in independent learning and personal responsibility while managing resources and timelines; and use a self-reflective lens toward personal and professional development within the practices of human resources and psychology |
| Collaborate and communicate psychology and human resources principles and practices effectively in interdisciplinary teams; collaborate and engage to work and learn in a range of environments including communities of practice, research, and professional practice |
| Embody the value of global citizenship by engaging ethically, responsibly, sustainably, and effectively with local and global communities within diverse cultural, social, and regulatory frameworks |
- Award granted
- Bachelor of Human Resource Management (Psychology)
- Year
2027 course information
- VTAC code
- 1400410681 - Waterfront (Geelong), Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
1400510681 - Burwood (Melbourne), Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
1400610681 - Online, Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) - Deakin code
- M335
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition
The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7
Fees
Estimated tuition fee
$18,026
for 1 yr full-time - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
The estimated tuition (student contribution) fee above is based on a typical first-year full-time enrolment of 8 credit points and is provided as a guide only. Your student contribution is determined by the units you enrol in and will vary depending on the units you choose, your study load, the course duration, and any approved recognition of prior learning. You may also be eligible for a HECS-HELP loan to defer payment of all or part of your student contribution.
Check your eligibility or learn more about CSP or HECS-HELP.
Scholarships
We want to help you excel at Deakin. Our scholarships recognise your dedication and achievements, providing financial support that can ease the cost of living and studying. With less pressure, you'll have more freedom to focus on what matters most – your education and future success.
Applications for 2027 are open
Ready to take the next step? Apply now to start your journey at Deakin and get ready for what’s next.
Key dates
Direct applications
Trimester 1 2027 applications close 7 February 2027
VTAC
Apply now
Apply direct
Simply create an account in the Deakin Application Portal, enter your personal and educational details, upload your supporting documents and submit your application.
Apply through VTAC
Applications are open. Apply through VTAC if you're:
- currently in Year 12 and applying for Trimester 1 or Semester 1
- applying for multiple undergraduate courses
Need help? Follow our step-by-step undergraduate guide to prepare and submit your application.
Recognition of prior learning
We value your previous study and experience. Recognition of prior learning enables you to get credit for what you've already achieved. When you apply, we'll consider your previous study and experience for recognition of prior learning.
Please note that a maximum of five credit points can be granted for Psychology core units. You can also refer to the recognition of prior learning (RPL) system which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree and how to apply for credit.
Not sure if you'll meet entry requirements?
Deakin offers a range of pathways into the Bachelor of Human Resource Management (Psychology) to suit your background and goals. Explore the pathways finder to see how previous study, diplomas or alternative qualifications can lead you into the course.
Pathways
Expand your career options and create pathways into further study.