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CRICOS course code: 077384J

Level of study: Undergraduate

Summary

The Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) involves the study of human behaviour, their cognitive processes and the factors that influence the way we think and act.

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.

Course 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 6 credit points at level 3 or above.

Academic Integrity AAI018.

Academic Integrity (0-credit-point compulsory unit)

Career outcomes:

As a Deakin Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) graduate you will develop some of the most important skills a student can gain at university. Through your study in the arts, you will build valuable and transferable career skills, making you highly employable within many industries. The range of disciplines on offer also lets you follow your passion and develop the specialist skills to pursue the career you want. You will be able to take your degree into a range of careers, including:

• administration
• advertising
• business
• communications
• community organisations
• criminal justice
• education
• galleries, libraries, archives, and museums (GLAM)
• government
• human rights
• journalism
• management consulting
• media
• not-for-profits
• performing and visual arts
• photography
• policing
• policy development
• politics
• public relations
• publishing
• research
• tourism.

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