Overview

Overview

• Understand the human mind and the science of personality with a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) from Victoria University (VU).
• Learn about human behaviour, motivation and relationships in this psychology degree. Prepare to apply for registration as a provisional psychologist and take up further career and postgraduate study options.
• You’ll spend the first three years of the program focusing on psychology and social research methods. This includes a work placement during your third year, in which you’ll gain practical experience in a professional setting.
• In the fourth (honours) year, you’ll pursue advanced studies in quantitative and qualitative social research methods, professional practice units and a research thesis.
• You’ll graduate with an in-depth knowledge of human emotion and behaviour to understand why we think and behave in the way we do – and why this differs from one individual to the next.

Learning Outcomes

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

*Elucidate an advanced knowledge and application of psychological theory and social research methods;

*Critically analyse and exemplify skills in psychological assessment and evidence-based intervention strategies with due reference to cultural considerations;

*Exhibit advanced problem-solving and research skills to investigate substantive research questions relevant to the discipline of psychology;

*Critically evaluate the nature of psychology as a profession, the legal and ethical responsibilities of the psychologist, and the role of relevant regulatory bodies and professional organisations;

*Exhibit interpersonal communication and interviewing skills consistent with pre-professional and culturally sensitive practice, when working with people from diverse backgrounds;

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

*Interrogate how broader systemic factors have an impact on and help inform human behaviour and wellbeing.

Course structure

To attain the Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) students will be required to complete 384 credit points, consisting of:

*96 credit points (equivalent to 8 units) of Core First Year studies;

*216 credit points (equivalent to 18 units) of Core Psychology studies;

*2 x 24 credit points (equivalent to 2 units) of Core Thesis studies; and

*24 credit points (equivalent to 2 units) of Psychology Elective studies.

Careers

> The number of jobs for psychologists is expected to grow strongly over the next five years as more people are reaching out to psychologists and counsellors.

> Once you graduate from VU’s Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), you can apply for provisional registration as a psychologist and find employment in:

*welfare

*community services

*human resources.

If you’d like to become a fully-registered psychologist, you’ll need further training at the masters and doctoral level.

Alternatively, you may choose to continue on to further study to qualify as a teacher or social worker.

Work towards becoming a clinical psychologist