Bachelor Programme
Psychological Science
Deakin's Bachelor of Psychological Science gives a strong grounding in human behaviour and personality, with practical skills in communication, counselling and professional practice. Deakin says it is the only Victorian undergraduate psychology degree with specialist majors from first year: child and family studies, organisational studies and forensic studies. Students can do 140 hours of industry placement. The degree leads to honours and further study towards registration as a psychologist, and the trimester system lets students finish faster.
University
Deakin University
Country
Australia
Level
Bachelor
Field
Psychology
Duration
3 years full-time
Language
English
Campus
Burwood (Melbourne) or Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
Degree
Bachelor of Psychological Science (H344), with optional Child and Family, Forensic or Organisational streams
Intake
Trimester 1 (March 2027) or Trimester 2 (July 2027)
Application Deadline
International intakes for this course: Trimester 1 (March 2027) or Trimester 2 (July 2027). Deakin does not publish one closing date. International application deadlines depend on the intake and your country so that there is time for the visa and enrolment, and Deakin says applications for 2027 Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 are open. Apply directly through StudyLink Connect or a Deakin authorised agent (students from some countries, including India, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines and African countries, must apply through an agent). Students completing an Australian Year 12, in Australia or overseas, must apply through VTAC. Decisions usually take two to three weeks once all documents are in
Tuition Information
International: estimated A$43,000 for the first year of full-time study in 2027 (8 credit points), as shown on Deakin's 2027 international course page. Deakin calls this a guide only: your actual fees depend on the units you take. Deakin automatically considers international applicants for merit scholarships of 20%, 25%, 50% or 100% off tuition. Overseas Student Health Cover (required for the student visa), living costs and course equipment are extra
Admission Requirements
- Deakin course code H344; CRICOS 079316E. Academic minimum for recent school leavers: an unadjusted ATAR of at least 50, or the overseas equivalent. Deakin says this is a minimum: meeting it does not guarantee a place, and your full academic history is considered
- Year 12 prerequisites (VCE Units 3 and 4): a study score of at least 30 in English EAL or 25 in any other English
- English: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, or an equivalent such as recent study in English. If you meet the academic entry requirements but not the English one, you can do a DUELI English pathway program, and Deakin College offers a guaranteed pathway for students who miss the academic requirement