Bachelor of Psychological Studies

Course Details

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.

Qualification: Bachelor Degree (Pass)

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.