This course will focus your learning within informed, conceptual thinking and research skills. Specifically, you’ll learn to: use advanced cognitive, research, and problem-solving skills to help you pursue postgraduate research or a professional career in psychology employ skills in independent research and theoretical analysis in psychology critically apply advanced knowledge in selected areas of psychology and applied psychology; assess and evaluate the nature of psychology as a profession, the ethical and legal responsibilities of the psychologist and the role of the Australian Psychological Society. If you choose to continue on to postgraduate studies, you’ll be able to take up professional training at VU’s Psychology Clinic, providing discounted psychological services to the community.

Applicants with a cognate (same discipline) Australian Bachelor Degree (AQF7) not more than 10 years old and with a weighted average mark in all level 3 units of 70% (Distinction); as well as the completion of an APAC accredited major in psychology, will be considered for admission to the course. Equivalence of international degrees to an accredited 3-year sequence in psychology in Australia must be formally assessed and confirmed by the Australian Psychological Society (APS). PLUS IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).