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Study psychology & mental health online with Swinburne University of Technology through Open Universities Australia. Explore all degrees, subjects and short courses now.

Swinburne’s Bachelor of Psychological Sciences is a first step to becoming a qualified psychologist. Psychology examines what makes us do the things that we do by seeking to understand personality, psychological disorders and the effects of social situations on our behaviour.You will learn about cognitive processes including memory, perception and attention, and how we change as we age. Your coursework will equip you with skills to design research projects and analyse behaviour. The degree is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).Graduates who wish to practice as a psychologist will need to undertake further study in psychology, as required by the Psychology Board of Australia. If you are interested in a career that uses the theories and applications of psychology, where you can still pursue a career in the allied health space, consider our Bachelor of Social Science with a Major in Behavioural Studies.

This accredited degree is the first step in becoming a professional psychologist. Study statistics, research methods, personality, and abnormal psychology. Work in health and allied industries, or keep studying towards a psychologist qualification.

Bachelor of Psychological Sciences

Take your first step toward understanding and influencing human behaviour, and your graduate diploma. The program provides foundational knowledge and skills for individuals who wish to explore the field of psychology (e.g. organisational or educational psychology), and builds a strong foundation in psychological theory and research.

Explore psychological theory and research. Unpack the links between personality and behaviour, and how people change with age. You’ll build academic skills in analysis and communication—use them in the workplace or apply them to further studies.

Graduate Certificate of Psychology

If you consider yourself a ‘people person’ and human behaviour interests you, consider the Bachelor of Social Studies majoring in Behavioural Studies.This degree with give you the skills to analyse the behaviour, relationships and motivations of people around you. These skills will open up a wide choice of prospective industries and work environments, such as family counselling, social work or human resources.If you have a specific interest in becoming a psychologist, you should consider our APAC-accredited Bachelor of Psychological Sciences.

Investigate issues in contemporary Australian society, zooming in on the behaviour and social interaction of individuals and groups. By understanding personality and predicting behaviour, you’ll be prepped for careers in support services and more.

Bachelor of Social Science with a Major in Behavioural Studies

Take the first step to a new career in psychology with our Graduate Diploma of Psychology. If you have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline, this course gets you started with the fundamentals of psychology. With this qualification you can then choose between ongoing study to qualify as a clinical psychologist, or employment in human services fields such as mental health, counselling, sports psychology or family therapy.The Graduate Diploma of Psychology will teach you to analyse behaviour, disorders and cognitive processes to deepen your understanding of human nature. You will develop skills in research methodologies, and participate in psychology practice activities.This course has received accreditation from APAC and is the first step to becoming a professional psychologist – that is, the equivalent of the APAC accredited 3 year undergraduate program. Graduates who wish to practise as a psychologist will need further training in psychology, which will include an accredited fourth year of study and two additional years as required by the Psychology Board of Australia.

Change the course of your career with this postgraduate psychology qualification. You’ll study the fundamentals of psychology and statistics. Explore how people think and investigate abnormal behaviour. Work in mental health, counselling, and more.

Graduate Diploma of Psychology

Becoming a registered psychologist in Australia is a rewarding undertaking that will take at least five years of study, depending on the pathway you take. This typically includes a three-year undergraduate psychology sequence; a fourth year of psychology studies; and one or two years of postgraduate study with supervised workplace experience.Our Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced) is the next step, after completing an APAC approved Level one program of study, for those pursuing a career as a psychologist. Successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced) will fulfil the fourth-year study requirement for those seeking provisional registration as a practising psychologist.To qualify for entry, you need to have already completed an APAC accredited Level 1 Program OR have completed a Graduate Diploma of Psychology, which serves as a bridging course for students who have completed an unrelated bachelor degree.The Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced) is a fully online course, in which you will learn to recognise and interpret how the practice of psychology is influenced by varied social, historical, professional and cultural contexts. You will develop a nuanced understanding of ethical issues in psychological practice, and how to apply an evidence-based approach to psychological intervention.Completion of this course will lead to job opportunities in the mental health sector, including counselling, psychological research, and social work. You will also have the opportunity to apply for provisional registration with APAC if you are successful in enrolling into two years of study and/or supervised professional practice to attain general registration.You can find out more information about pathways to general registration in psychology on the Australian Psychological Society or APAC website.

Build on your psychology studies and work towards registration as a practising psychologist. You’ll dive deeper into core areas of psychological enquiry. Hone your research and statistics skills. Work on ethical practice. An APAC accredited course.

Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced)

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