Bachelor of Psychological Studies
Bachelor of Psychological Studies
OVERVIEW 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…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
OVERVIEW
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.
CAREERS
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.
REQUIREMENTS
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). OR: Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent). OR: Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent.
English language requirements
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.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Victoria University (VU) is an educational provider offering internationally-recognised, world-class qualifications in Melbourne and Sydney – two of the world’s most liveable cities. Its industry-focused courses cover a diverse range of subject areas and many are offered as pathways across multiple levels of education. Students can also choose to study foundation studies and English language courses through its highly-ranked English language centre. Ranking in the top 2% of universities worldwide (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021), VU has more than 100 years of experience and over 4,000 partnerships and connections with industry.
