Psychological Sciences Swinburne Online

Overview

Within the Bachelor of Psychological Sciences BA degree from Swinburne Online you'll 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.

What will you learn?

• Mental Health Diversity: Develop an understanding of mental health disorders, and the major psychological treatments used to address them.

• Social Psychology: Explain how individuals interact with society through group dynamics, cultural influences, and applied issues.

• Development: Understand the processes involved in psychological growth and how people change with age.

• Cognition: Examine cognitive processes, including perception, attention, memory and learning.

• Personality: Learn about the major approaches psychologists use to understand personality and how these differences drive behaviour.

Career outcomes

• Psychiatric Technician

• Mental Health Support Worker

• Youth and Welfare Services Worker

• Juvenile Justice and Corrections Officer

• Community Services and Development Officer

• Behaviour Therapist

• Behaviour Support Practitioner

• Caseworker or Case Manager

• Mental Health Advisor

• Psychology Administrator

• Counsellor

Accreditation

The degree is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC).