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. 

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.

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.

Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).

IELTS (Academic module): Overall score of 6.0 (no band less than 6.0)

TOEFL Internet: Overall score of 67 (Listening 12, Speaking 18, Reading 15, Writing 21)

Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 50 (no section score less than 50)

University of Cambridge - Advanced (CAE): Overall score of 169. No individual band less than 169.

VU English - English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (Level 4): achieved.