Why Psychology at Swinburne?
Development. Personality. Performance.
- Course info and features
- Graduate career opportunities
- What can I do with this degree
- The Swinburne experience
- More information
Course info and features
Psychologists have a driving desire to understand the workings of the human brain and the ‘person within’. This desire leads them to research human behaviour and its effect on social relationships.
As a Psychology student you will focus on personality, human performance and social and abnormal psychology. This focus incorporates a strong emphasis on practical research projects and case studies.
This three year degree is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and Swinburne offers a fourth honours year to further pursue a career in clinical psychology.
Swinburne's flexible degree structure
Swinburne's new degree structure adds flexibility to most of our undergraduate degrees.
Co-Major
Drawn from the following list:
- Accounting
- Business Analysis
- Communication
- External Studies
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Management
- Marketing
- Media Studies
- Public Relations
- Sociology
- Tourism Management
8 units each
Minors × 2
Two Minors which can be drawn from the Co-Major list on the left and /or
- Business Law
- Business Studies
- Economics
- External Studies
- Electives+
- General Studies
- Industry Based Learning
- Integrated Professional Practice
4 units each
You may also choose to complete a double degree, awarding you two qualifications in only four years of full time study:
- Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Social Science
- Bachelor of Communication / Bachelor of Social Science
| Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) | |
| Campus | Lilydale |
| Course Duration | Three years full time or equivalent part time, plus optional Industry-Based Learning (IBL) 6 or 12 month placement. Not available to international students. |
| Lilydale ATAR Bonus | We'll provide a 5 point ATAR bonus to VCE applicants who choose to study at the Lilydale campus. To be eligible you need to successfully complete year 12 at a nominated secondary school and apply for a degree program delivered on the Lilydale campus. |
Students may study co-majors and minors not offered by the Faculty of Higher Education, Lilydale through another Swinburne Faculty, subject to program prescription and timetabling availability.
View a full list of co-majors and minors.
Graduate career opportunities
As a graduate of this course, you'll be equipped with the practical skills and knowledge to enter a range of careers in Australia and overseas.
Fields of employment include:
- Human Resources
- Marketing
- Education
Further studies in areas of professional Psychology can lead to career opportunities in:
- Clinical Psychology
- Forensic Psychology
- Counselling Psychology
- Sports Psychology
What can I do with this degree?
Learn about industry trends, graduate employment rates, average wage and further study options.
The Swinburne experience
Swinburne offers more than just classroom learning.
As a Swinburne student you can:
- Experience new cultures and countries through Study Abroad and Exchange programs
- Undertake paid work experience in your dream industry with an Industry-Based Learning placement. Not available to international students
- Put theory into practice with a hands-on, final-year Capstone project
- Learn from teachers ranked amongst the best in Melbourne
More information
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Local Students
Telephone: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794)
International Students
