Psychology
- Fast Facts
- Courses
- Study Honours
- Professional Pathways in Psychology
- Careers
- Research
- Industry-Based Learning
- Brochures
- Other Psychology Links
- More Information
Fast Facts
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Psychology provides a scientific basis for understanding other people and ourselves.
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Psychology can be completed as a major within a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Arts, Psychology or Science.
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Three year undergraduate courses in psychology are fully accredited by the Australian Psychological Society (APS).
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On completion of an accredited fourth year in psychology, graduates may apply for associate membership of the APS and for registration as a probationary psychologist with the Psychologists Registration Board of Victoria.
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Three years full-time at Hawthorn Campus, plus optional accredited fourth year.
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Numerous postgraduate study options.
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Entry Requirements are described in course links below.
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Application through VTAC.
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Opportunities to study overseas as part of your degree program.
About Psychology at Swinburne
Swinburne offers a broad range of subjects in the study of psychology, with a strong emphasis on practical skills and application.
Studies in psychology will enable you to acquire knowledge of psychological theories which improve your ability to explain human behaviour, whilst also providing extensive opportunities for application to real-life situations.
Courses
Psychology can be studied as a major within either a Bachelor of Arts or Social Science degree, or within any double degree program which incorporates one of these.
On completion of your Bachelor degree you may apply to join the Honours program. This usually involves one additional full-time year (or the equivalent part-time) of specialised academic studies.
There are also extensive postgraduate study options available in Psychology if you wish to pursue a career as a Professional Psychologist, or advance your knowledge for other professional career options.
These links will take you to Swinburne Coursefinder and the official description of entry requirements, subject details and course structures.
Psychology - Undergraduate Programs
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Bachelor of Social Science | |
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Bachelor of Arts (Psychology/Psychophysiology) | |
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Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) | |
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Psychology - Postgraduate Programs
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Master of Psychology in Counselling Psychology | |
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Master of Psychology in Clinical Psychology | |
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Master of Psychology in Health Psychology | |
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Psychology - Single Subjects and Professional Development
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Counselling
Singapore Students
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Graduate
Certificate of Social Science (Professional Counselling) (Singapore only) |
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Diploma of Social Science (Professional Counselling) (Singapore only) |
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Master
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Visit our agent in Singapore: Executive Training and Counselling Academy (ECTA)
see also Reseach Degrees
Research
There are numerous research opportunities in psychology at Swinburne.
Research Degrees (by Study Area)
Applied Science
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Doctor of Philosophy (Applied Science) | |
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Arts
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Master of Arts (by research) | |
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Doctor of Philosophy (Arts) | |
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Counselling Psychology
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Clinical Psychology
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Professional Doctorate of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) | |
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Health Psychology
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See also: Swinburne Psychological Clinical Health and Evaluation (Swin-PsyCHE)
Career Opportunities
Swinburne Psychology provides a full accredited study path to enable you to pursue a career as a Professional Psychologist.
Students who hold Psychology majors are also highly sought after by a wide range of employers, and often go on to work in areas such as:
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Community health and mental health,
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organisational behaviour,
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scientific research,
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human resource management,
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marketing and advertising
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clinical psychology
Industry-Based Learning
Many of Swinburne's courses include an optional Industry-Based Learning (IBL) year in which you may be placed in paid, supervised employment as part of your degree. Students studying Psychology Majors can take up this option in some degree choices.
Brochures
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Postgraduate Counselling Therapy
Other Psychology Links
Swinburne Psychology Clinic
provides a range of professional services for the Community, Graduate Students, Psychologists and Mental Health Professionals.Swinburne Psychological Clinical Health and Evaluation (Swin-PsyCHE)
is a research unit that incorporates staff from Swinburne Psychology and encompasses a wide-ranging skills base including clinical, counselling, health, and developmental psychologists, methodologists, and program evaluators.How to write a psychology report.
Bruce Findlay's popular guide is now on-line.
More Information
Our Administration Officers can assist with course information and referral to Psychology staff .
International Student Enquiries:
Swinburne International
Tel: +61 3 8676 7002
Fax: +61 3 9818 3648
Email: international@swinburne.edu.au
