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  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.
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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
Psychology - Postgraduate Programs
Counselling Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Health Psychology
Psychology - Single Subjects and Professional Development
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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
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Research
There are numerous research opportunities in psychology at Swinburne.
Research Degrees (by Study Area)
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Industry Based Learning (IBL)
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.
More about IBL
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Brochures
Download course brochures in PDF format
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Psychology TBA
Arts and Social Sciences TBA
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Other Swinburne Psychology Links
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More Information
Our Administration Officers can assist with course information and referral to Psychology staff .
Undergraduate Enquiries
Postgraduate Enquiries
 International Student Enquiries:
Swinburne International
Tel: +61 3 8676 7002
Fax: +61 3 9818 3648
Email: international@swinburne.edu.au
Submit an Online Enquiry
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