Psychology is the study of people: their motivations, how they think, react and interact. It is one of the fastest growing disciplines and one of the most popular university subjects.

This course will help you develop an understanding of human behaviour, motivation, relationships, communication  and cognitive processes. You will perform analytical research in our state-of-the-art facilities which include:

• collaborative learning space computer laboratories with industry specific software
• interaction laboratories which allow multiple small groups of students to practice interview techniques one-to-one with video recording facilities, enabling you to receive feedback from lecturers and students

You can study psychology in combination with Arts electives and upon completion you will be eligible to apply for a fourth year (Honours year) of study in Psychology. 

This degree is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.

• Location:
  St Albans and Footscray Park
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Arts, Education and Human Development
• School:
  School of Social Sciences and Psychology
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  ABPA
• Duration:
  3 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
  Click here for the international version of this course

How to apply

Our graduates find employment in:

• counsellor
• local government human services
• federal and state government
• hospitals and community health centres
• non-government and community-managed human services organisations

Graduates can also apply for an Honours year of study in Psychology.

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

This degree is designed to give students a strong foundation in the scientist-practitioner model of Psychology. It will prepare them to pursue professional studies in Psychology, or to use the theoretical, practical and research skills gained to pursue a wide range of career and study options.

• Psychology 1a

  Unit code

  APP1012

  Credits

  12

• Foundations of Psychological Research

  Unit code

  APP1016

  Credits

  12

• Psychology 1b

  Unit code

  APP1013

  Credits

  12

• Foundations of Social Science Research

  Unit code

  ASX1003

  Credits

  12

• Psychology 2a

  Unit code

  APP2013

  Credits

  12

• Intercultural and Developmental Issues in Psychology

  Unit code

  APP2101

  Credits

  12

• Qualitative Social Research Methods 1

  Unit code

  APS2030

  Credits

  12

• Psychology 2b

  Unit code

  APP2014

  Credits

  12

• Quantitative Social Research Methods 1

  Unit code

  APS2040

  Credits

  12

• Research Methods in Psychology

  Unit code

  APP3035

  Credits

  12

• History and Theories in Psychology

  Unit code

  APP3036

  Credits

  12

• Psychological Issues in the Workplace

  Unit code

  APP3023

  Credits

  12

• Fieldwork

  Unit code

  APP3028

  Credits

  12

• Clinical Aspects of Psychology

  Unit code

  APP3037

  Credits

  12

• Counselling Theory and Practice

  Unit code

  APP3015

  Credits

  12

• Group Behaviour

  Unit code

  APP3016

  Credits

  12

• Organisations and Work

  Unit code

  APP3018

  Credits

  12

• Psychobiology

  Unit code

  APP3019

  Credits

  12

• Psychoanalysis

  Unit code

  APP3020

  Credits

  12

• Psychology of Adjustment

  Unit code

  APP3021

  Credits

  12

• Psychological Assessment

  Unit code

  APP3025

  Credits

  12

• Cognitive Psychology

  Unit code

  APP3026

  Credits

  12

• Interpersonal and Organisational Skills

  Unit code

  ASPIOR

All students must complete a total of 288 credit points. Students must complete 24 semester-length units of study as follows:

• A specialisation in Psychology (10 sequential semester units of study);
• Qualitative Social Research Methods and Quantitative Social Research Methods;
• Foundations of Psychological Research and Foundations of Social Science Research (Compulsory first-year units);
• The Capstone Unit APP3023 Psychological Issues in the Workplace;
• Eight electives which must include a specialisation;
• No more than eight first-year units of study can be counted towards the 24 units of study required for the degree.

• Year 12: Satisfactory completion of Year 12 or equivalent with a grade average of D in English. Applicants may also apply on an Alternative Category Entry basis.