Overview

Overview

> Understand human behaviour and gain the foundations for a career following your passion with a Bachelor of Psychological Studies at Victoria University (VU).

> In this psychology course, you’ll learn valuable skills and knowledge that you can use in work, community and personal settings.

> Gain a professional understanding of how humans reason, react and relate, covering fascinating topics related to thinking and behaviour, including:

*memory

*learning

*motivation and emotion

*cognition

*lifespan development.

> Explore psychological and personality disorders and understand the importance of sleep, healthy living, and stress management. By exploring different approaches to counselling, you'll develop a deep understanding of the strengths and limitations of clinical practice.

> With this psychological studies degree that includes 60 hours of work placement, you can choose your career path from a diverse range of areas including community services, marketing, teaching, or employee support and development.

> As a psychology graduate, you’ll have the in-demand transferable skills that employers desire, including critical thinking, problem-solving, ethics, communication and respect for diversity. 

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

*Elucidate and apply a broad knowledge of psychological theory and social research methods;

*Exhibit skills in independent research, theoretical analysis and critical evaluation in psychology and health;

*Critically reflect on how broader systemic factors have an impact on and help inform human behaviour and wellbeing;

*Exemplify advanced interpersonal and collaborative skills, consistent with professional, ethical and culturally sensitive practice, when working with people from diverse backgrounds;

*Interpret and coherently communicate knowledge and ideas using a range of media; and

*Exhibit independence, self-reflection and creativity to meet goals and challenges in professional and academic pursuits.

Course structure

To attain the Bachelor of Psychological Studies, students will be required to complete 288 credit points, consisting of:

*96 credit points of Core First Year studies;

*120 credit points of Core Psychology studies;

*24 credit points of Psychology Elective studies, and;

*48 credit points of Minor studies.

Careers

> Your psychological studies degree can help you understand yourself and others, complement other learning and develop your analytical skills.

You’ll be ready to start a career in fields such as:

*welfare

*community services

*human resources

*marketing

*research

*policy-making

*counselling.

You may also choose to continue on to further study to qualify as a teacher, social worker or registered psychologist.

The number of jobs for psychologists is expected to grow strongly over the next five years. As a psychologist, you could be employed in one of several thriving industries including health care, public administration or education.