PSYCHOLOGY
Cloud Campus I Geelong I Melbourne I Warrnambool
PSYCHOLOGY
PSYCHOLOGY (CLINICAL)
PSYCHOLOGY (ORGANISATIONAL)
PSYCHOLOGY (PRE-PRACTICE)
RESEARCH
PSYCHOLOGY
AT DEAKIN
DEAKIN HALLMARKS
Valuable links with industry Deakin was recently ranked Victorias #1 university
Deakins School of Psychology has strong partnerships with industry, under 50 years old by QS World University Rankings.
involving collaborative activities with government agencies, public And as a result of our renowned quality of research and
and private organisations, hospitals and other universities. These teaching, all three international university rankings put
partnerships ensure that our courses remain relevant to industry us in the top three per cent of the worlds universities.
and workforce needs.
Data sources: Quacquarelli Symonds (QS); Academic Ranking
of World Universities, Times Higher Education and QS World
University Rankings.
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JOIN THE MOST SATISFIED
STUDENTS IN VICTORIA
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WHAT CAN
I STUDY?
Psychology (fourth year) At the same time, you will be qualified to gain
Following successful completion of an employment as a provisional psychologist
undergraduate degree in psychology or Deakins and well prepared to undertake additional
Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science or postgraduate studies in psychology in order
Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Pre-Practice), to pursue interests in a specific area of
you may complete an approved fourth year of applied psychology.
study in psychology the Graduate Diploma of Each of Deakins fourth-year programs are
Psychology or honours in psychology. accredited by the Australian Psychology
The fourth-year courses offer a combination Accreditation Council (APAC) and recognised for
of coursework and research units. In the the purpose of registration by the Psychology
honours program, the research component is Board of Australia.
normally completed as part of an individual Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) (Honours)
research project, whereas in the graduate
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
diploma, research normally takes the form
Graduate Diploma of Psychology
of a group project. You can choose your own
research topic, which allows you to tailor the
course to your interests and career aspirations.
At the end of your fourth year of study
in psychology you will have an in-depth
understanding of a number of fields in
which psychology is applied, so you will be
better placed to make decisions about your
professional future.
SCHOLARSHIPS
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Our clinical postgraduate program is
unique in that it offers the strongest
simulation-based education I have
ever encountered in psychology
education. In addition to this we
have a virtual and community clinic
to support workplace practice and a
fantastic clinical academic team.
JADE SHEEN
Clinical psychology senior lecturer
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WHAT CAN
I STUDY?
Psychology (organisational) Psychology (pre-practice)
Organisational psychology is the fastest growing Do you already have a degree? The psychology DEAKIN PATHWAY TO
area of psychology in Australia, Europe and (pre-practice) program cuts your time in half to REGISTRATION
the United States. Organisations have come to be eligible for further studies in psychology,
appreciate the contribution that organisational including masters level and doctorate. Typically,
psychologists can make in areas such as it takes you four years of full-time study to be Both Deakins masters and doctorate in
personnel selection, employee motivation, eligible for a postgraduate psychology degree psychology programs are accredited by
teamwork, communication skills, stress (three years undergraduate and one year of the Australian Psychology Accreditation
management, employee evaluation, fourth-year psychology), the psychology Council (APAC) and recognised for the
job satisfaction, efficiency and productivity. (pre-practice) course is designed to allow you to purpose of registration as a psychologist
Deakins organisational psychology programis complete the core undergraduate units in year 1 by the Psychology Board of Australia
very highly regarded by industry and our graduates and fourth year in year 2, making you eligible and for membership of the Australian
are very successful in gaining employment. sooner. This translates to a big saving for you in Psychological Society (APS). These
Graduates work in a diversity of settings, ranging financial terms, as well as the time it takes you programs also provide a pathway to
from boutique consultancies through to large to pursue a career in psychology. area of practice endorsement in clinical
national and multinational corporates. or organisational psychology.
Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Pre-Practice)
Master of Psychology (Organisational)
JACLYN BROADBENT
Psychology senior lecturer
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The Deakin University Psychological Society (DUPS) is a student group that
links Deakin psychology students with each other, with Deakin psychology
staff and with the profession.
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PATHWAYS TO
PSYCHOLOGICAL
PRACTICE
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Do you have an undergraduate degree in psychology
or have you completed an extended major in psychology as part of another undergraduate degree?
No Yes
Have you completed an undergraduate degree in an unrelated area? Have you completed a fourth year of studies in psychology?
Yes. No.
Choose one of the I want to enter the
following study options. workforce.
Possible employment
opportunities
Master of Psychology Doctor of Psychology Two years of supervised include:
practice under the
clinical clinical career counsellor
direction of a professional
organisational case manager
psychologist with full
registration. child protection
officer
community
support worker
project officer
After successful completion of your chosen pathway, youll be eligible to gain
worklife
registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and membership of the Australian
counselling
Psychological Society (APS). Masters and doctoral graduates are also eligible to apply to
youth
commence a registrar program as a pathway to an area of practice endorsement in clinical
development
or organisational psychology.
officer.
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RESEARCH
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Why are transgender people experiencing
such high risks of mental illness and
discrimination? How can we change this and
how can we address this social issue?
FELICITY HO
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) student
Visit youtube.com/watch?v=hEfPwInFJ3I to listen to Felicity Ho
talk about her journey at Deakin.
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APPLYING TO DEAKIN
Once youve chosen a course, submitting an application
to study at Deakin is easy.
Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) recognises your previous study, work
or volunteer experience. Ifthe credit is approved, it can reduce the
number of units you need to study at Deakin, allowing you to complete
your course earlier. For further information, visit deakin.edu.au/cpl.
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MORE INFORMATION
Coursework degrees
deakin.edu.au/study-at-deakin/apply
Research degrees
deakin.edu.au/study-at-deakin/apply/
apply-for-a-research-degree
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Visit: deakin.edu.au/international
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As well as my teaching role, I am a researcher
in the Cognitive Neuroscience Unit. We offer
internships to students, providing them with
the opportunity to work closely with senior
staff members involved in really interesting
research projects. These adopt a variety of
state-of-the-art cognitive and neuroscientific
measurement tools to better understand
brain-behaviour relationships. The research
facilities are some of the most advanced
available in Australia.
CHRISTIAN HYDE
Psychology senior lecturer
The Deakin Child Study Centre brings together a multidisciplinary approach to innovative
research and shared knowledge, and directs efforts to help children and adolescents with
developmental disorders. Housed in the School of Psychology, the centre has a dynamic
relationship with our Developmental Neuroscience and Behavioural Health and Technology
Units, as well as our Clinical Training Program, providing an integrative scientist-practitioner-
driven research and teaching agenda.
The Deakin Child Study Centre recently partnered with the AFL under a three-year research
agreement, to undertake the development of an evidence-based AFL AusKick ToolKIT, an
Australian first to promote physical activity and inclusive practices for all young Victorians,
regardless of physical, psychological or social disadvantage. Known as the AllPlay Sports
Program, this groundbreaking research investigates how we can better support children,
their families and coaches to realise greater participation and engagement for children with
a developmental disorder on the sporting field.
Professor Nicole Rinehart, who established the centre in 2013, says there was a time
when gender was a barrier to inclusion. This is the dream for children with developmental
challenges, when barriers to inclusion are a distant memory. The AllPlay Sports Program
is our flagship program and will be the catalyst for changing the way all children can enter
sports in Australia, regardless of disability.
To find out more information, visit deakin.edu.au/psychology/psychology-research/
deakin-child-study-centre.
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COURSES
Cloud Campus T1 = Trimester 1
Melbourne Burwood Campus T2 = Trimester 2
Geelong Waterfront Campus T3 = Trimester 3
Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus FT = Full time
Warrnambool Campus PT = Part time
CP = Credit point
2016
Duration 2017 fee indicative
Code (FT, years)# Campus Intake^ (8 CP)* CSP fee*
Coursework
Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Pre-Practice)
Admission requirements: A bachelors degree from a discipline other than 1 FT or PT
H664 T1, T2, T3 $24 960
psychology; and two prerequisite first year units, HPS111 and HPS121 (or equivalent
equivalent from another professionally accredited psychology program).
Fourth-year psychology
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) (Honours)
Admission requirements: A bachelors degree with an approved three-year 1 FT or PT
H451 T1 $6256
sequence in psychology or Deakin Universitys Graduate Diploma of equivalent
Psychological Science.
Master of Psychology
Master of Psychology (Clinical)
Admission requirements: A four-year major sequence of study in psychology
that is APAC accredited (or equivalent) and that meets the requirements of
the Psychology Board of Australia for registration as a provisional psychologist.
The fourth year may be an honours year or a graduate diploma. Entry will be H750 2 T1 $29 328 $6256
competitive, based on academic results, an interview and referees reports.
Relevant professional experience will also be a factor in selection. It would
normally be expected that applicants will have achieved a minimum honours
grade of H2A or equivalent.
Doctor of Psychology
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical)
Admission requirements: A four-year major sequence of study in psychology
that is APAC accredited (or equivalent) and that meets the requirements of
the Psychology Board of Australia for registration as a provisional psychologist.
The fourth year may be an honours year or a graduate diploma. Entry will be H951 4 T1
competitive, based on academic results, an interview and referees reports.
Relevant professional experience will also be a factor in selection. It would
normally be expected that applicants will have achieved a minimum honours
grade of H2A or equivalent.
Applications for the masters and doctoral programs must be received by 23 October 2017.
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COURSES
Cloud Campus T1 = Trimester 1
Melbourne Burwood Campus T2 = Trimester 2
Geelong Waterfront Campus T3 = Trimester 3
Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus FT = Full time
Warrnambool Campus PT = Part time
CP = Credit point
2016
Duration 2017 fee indicative
Code (FT, years)# Campus Intake^ (8 CP)* CSP fee*
Research
Doctor of Philosophy H950 34
Information correct at July 2016. Deakin University reserves the right to alter, amend or delete course offerings and other information listed.
* A unit or subject is usually 1 credit point (CP). Fees quoted are based on an annual full-time study load (8 CP/1 FT), regardless of your unit selection. If the course duration is more
than 1 year full-time study (1 FT), the annual fee does not represent the full cost of the course, it represents the cost of 1 year full-time study (8 CP) in 2017. Fee-Paying Place
(FPP): 2017 annual course fees for FPPs are shown in the 2017 fee (8 CP) column. Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP): The CSP rates shown in the CSP column are indicative
2016 annual course fees. CSP fees are indicative because they are calculated based on your unit selection. Fees displayed should be used as a guide only and are subject to change.
Please visit deakin.edu.au/fees for the most up-to-date information.
^ Most courses start in Trimester 1 (March to June). This column indicates whether you have the option of commencing your studies in Trimester 2 (July to October) or Trimester 3
(November to February). Not all units are offered in every trimester.
# Course lengths may vary in response to requirements within the Australian Qualifications Framework. Applicants should refer to the handbook for the latest information,
deakin.edu.au/handbook.
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