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Take a look into the mind
Study the mind and its processes, behaviour and mental states. With increasing emphasis on mental health in modern society, a degree in psychology can propel you into almost any industry around the world. Equipped with professional recognition and hands-on work experience, our psychology graduates have embarked on a wide variety of careers, working for organisations such as Barwon Health, Cancer Council, Corrections Victoria and Monash IVF to name a few.
Disciplines within psychology
Courses within Psychology
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science
Bachelor of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Human Resource Management (Psychology)
Bachelor of Marketing (Psychology)
Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Psychological Science
Bachelor of Psychological Science
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Postgraduate
Graduate Certificate of Counselling
Graduate Diploma of Counselling
Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science
Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced)
Master of Professional Psychology
Master of Psychology (Clinical)
Master of Psychology (Organisational)
Research
Learn in the real world
Experience is invaluable, because in psychology we draw on the 'human element': the ability to listen and empathise. At Deakin, we emphasise learning from real life, and we make this possible through our unique partnerships, peer-mentoring and transition-to-work activities.
Finish work-ready
You'll have opportunities to undertake work experience while you complete your course. The School of Psychology has valuable links with workplace partners, so you can graduate with a resume already full of real-life experience.
Get professional recognition
Our courses meet the requirements of
the Psychology Board of Australia and the Australian Psychological
Society, and are accredited by the Australian Psychology
Accreditation Council. Being professionally recognised means you’ll graduate with excellent career opportunities.
Research excellence
As a research student, doors will open to collaborations with our external partners including industry, hospitals, businesses, local communities and support centres. Our expert supervisors will guide your enquiry into human behaviour and help you make your mark in the research world.
Undergraduate psychology majors at Deakin
We’re the only university in Victoria where you can study specialist psychology majors during your undergraduate degree. With Deakin, you can get a head start in your dream career with our three psychology-specific majors.
- Learn to support the health and development of family systems with a child and family major.
- Explore organisational behaviour, recruitment and change management by majoring in organisational studies.
- Dive into criminology, forensic psychology and criminal justice issues with a major in forensic studies.
Specialise with our unique majors
Specialise in an area of interest from the start of your psychology journey by studying one of our three majors in your undergraduate psychology degree. Prepare yourself well for a career or further study in an area you're passionate about.
Shape your career
A psychology qualification can prepare you for many diverse, exciting career paths. While some psychology graduates go on to become registered psychologists, many others will apply their psychological expertise in roles in complementary professions or entirely different fields.
We're here to help
If you're dreaming of an exciting and rewarding career in psychology, we'll help get you there.
The one year bridging course that leads to a career in psychology
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Why study psychology at Deakin? How to choose the best degree for you
The first step to building your dream psychology career is to find the course that's right for you.
Victoria's only postgrad organisational course
We have the only course in Victoria where you can study organisational psychology, learning how to increase team effectiveness and workplace productivity.
I teach a unit that helps students understand the process behind behaviour change…who doesn't need to change at least one behaviour?
Dr Jaclyn Broadbent
Senior Lecturer
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