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.
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)
Graduate Certificate of Counselling
Graduate Diploma of Counselling
Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science
Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced)
Master of Counselling
Master of Professional Psychology
Master of Psychology (Clinical)
Master of Psychology (Organisational)
Deakin's stackable short courses are designed to give you maximum flexibility in minimum time. Each course can be undertaken individually or in parallel with others. Complete one for a standalone qualification or stack multiple towards a full Deakin degree.
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.
You'll have opportunities to undertake work experience while you complete your course. The School of Psychology has valuable links with a diverse range of workplace partners. Practical experience is one of the most valuable skills you can provide to a prospective employer.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Our close ties with industry mean that you benefit from courses that are matched to current industry practice, and a work placement elective that helps you graduate work-ready and with confidence. Our industry partnerships involve collaborations with government agencies, public and private organisations, hospitals and other universities, including:
To be confirmed in 2022 and beyond, subject to government restrictions.
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.
We have the only course in Victoria where you can study organisational psychology, learning how to increase team effectiveness and workplace productivity.
Get an experience at Deakin that is like no other. Join us to see for yourself why our students have voted us #1 for student satisfaction in Victoria for 12 years running^.
If you're dreaming of an exciting and rewarding career in psychology, we'll help get you there.
Do you have a passion for mental health? Find out the differences between studying psychology and counselling and the rewarding career pathways that await.
Spend less time and money achieving the career change of your dreams.
The first step to building your dream psychology career is to find the course that's right for you.
We’re here for you even before you’re here with us. Ask us your study questions and receive one-on-one support through your journey to university.
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+Deakin references data from a range of government, higher education and reputable media sources. For more information, visit our list of media references.
^Year on year, our undergraduate students are the most-satisfied students of all Victorian universities. Australian Graduate Survey 2010–2015, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2016–2021 (GOS), Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT).
