Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Deakin University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00113B

Study the Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) and gain insight into why people think, feel and behave the way they do. At the same time, you will also open the door to a world of opportunity through your study in the arts.Learn the perfect mix of skills sought by employers by studying one degree, with exposure to two distinct areas of interest. Combining your passions in psychology and the arts can broaden your career options and make you more employable once you graduate.The added benefit of an arts degree at Deakin is the transferable skills you build through experiential learning. Learn to work in teams during industry placements, develop critical analysis through work-integrated learning, and build valuable life skills through international experiences*. Combine this with in-depth study in psychology as a scientific discipline and learn about human behaviour and personality.

Structure

  • To qualify for the Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), a student must successfully complete 24 credit points of study including: 10 credit points of Psychology units including the approved 10-credit-point Psychology major sequence, 10 credit points of Arts units including an approved Arts major sequence of at least 8 credit points
  • 4 electives credit points from units offered by either Faculty or by another Faculty. no more than 10 credit points at Level 1
  • a minimum 4 credit points at level 3
  • Academic Integrity AAI018 (0-credit-point compulsory unit)

Subjects

  • Advertising
  • Anthropology
  • Arabic
  • English - Children's literature
  • Chinese
  • English - Creative writing
  • English - Literature
  • Criminology
  • Design
  • Digital media
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Education
  • Gender and sexuality studies
  • History
  • Indigenous Studies
  • Indonesian
  • International relations
  • Islamic studies
  • Journalism
  • Media studies
  • Middle east studies
  • Philosophy
  • Photography
  • Politics and policy studies
  • Professional experience and practice
  • Psychology
  • Public relations
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Sport and society
  • Visual arts

Standard entry requirements

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English EAL (English as an additional language) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

Recognition

Deakin's Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and enables you to undertake additional study in pursuit of professional registration.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Cloud(online) International: $96,000 No
  • Full-time : 3 years
  • Part-time : 3 years
  • Online/Off-campus : 3 years
Geelong Waurn Ponds International: $96,000
  • ATAR: 60.15
No
  • Full-time : 3 years
  • Part-time : 3 years
Melbourne Burwood International: $96,000
  • ATAR: 60.05
No
  • Full-time : 3 years
  • Part-time : 3 years

Further information

All majors not available all campuses.

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