
Bachelor of Psychological Studies
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Understand human behaviour and gain the foundations for a career following your passion with a Bachelor of Psychological Studies at Victoria University (VU). In this psychology course, you’ll learn valuable skills and knowledge that you can use in work, community and personal settings. Gain a professional understanding of how humans reason, react and relate, covering fascinating topics related to thinking and behaviour, including: memory learning motivation and emotion cognition lifespan develop
Official- Duration
- 3 years
- Qualification
- Bachelor Degree
- AQF 7
- Campus
- Footscray
- VIC · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 071141K
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Course overview
Understand human behaviour and gain the foundations for a career following your passion with a Bachelor of Psychological Studies at Victoria University (VU). In this psychology course, you’ll learn valuable skills and knowledge that you can use in work, community and personal settings. Gain a professional understanding of how humans reason, react and relate, covering fascinating topics related to thinking and behaviour, including: memory learning motivation and emotion cognition lifespan development. Explore psychological and personality disorders and understand the importance of sleep, healthy living, and stress management. By exploring different approaches to counselling, you'll develop a deep understanding of the strengths and limitations of clinical practice. With this psychological studies degree that includes 60 hours of work placement, you can choose your career path from a diverse range of areas including community services, marketing, teaching, or employee support and development. As a psychology graduate, you’ll have the in-demand transferable skills that employers desire, including critical thinking, problem-solving, ethics, communication and respect for diversity.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. Victoria University bachelor entry generally requires a secondary school qualification equivalent to an Australian Year 12 certificate. Each course may set additional academic or selection requirements. 2. Australian-Year-12-equivalent qualification; course-specific requirements; English proficiency.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Victoria University bachelor entry generally requires a secondary school qualification equivalent to an Australian Year 12 certificate. Each course may set additional academic or selection requirements.
Additional entry requirement
Australian-Year-12-equivalent qualification; course-specific requirements; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Footscray Park | — | — | $35,000per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Footscray Park | — | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

