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Course Overview
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Course Content
Brain and Behaviour
Core unit, Year 1 Semester 1
Foundations of Statistics
Year 1 Semester 1
Introduction to Research Methods
Core unit, Year 1 Semester 2, Psychology majors only
Fundamentals of Psychology
Year 1 Semester 2
Developmental Psychology
Core major unit, Year 2
Analysis of Variance and Regression
Year 2
Cognition and Human Performance
Year 2
Social Psychology
Year 2
Work Experience in Industry A
Practical unit, Professional placement major (12 months), 25.0 credit points
Integrated Professional Placement A - Behavioural Science
Academic unit, Professional placement major (12 months)
Work Experience in Industry B
Professional placement major (12 months)
Integrated Professional Placement B - Behavioural Science
Professional placement major (12 months)
Psychology Project
Core major unit, Year 3, Psychology majors only
Psychology of Personality
Year 3
Mental Health Diversity, Diagnosis and Treatment
Year 3
History and Philosophy of Psychology
Year 3
Common Questions
Yes, the Bachelor of Psychological Sciences is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and is described as a first step towards becoming a registered psychologist. Further study beyond this degree is required to achieve full registration as a psychologist.
Work Integrated Learning is embedded throughout the degree. The Psychology Project unit (PSY30003) gives students the opportunity to explore a student-led project with potential links into the industry. Students can also apply for optional professional placements or internships — including paid opportunities — available as either a 6-month or 12-month placement program.
Swinburne is the only Victorian university with an MRI and MEG on campus. These technologies are used to study brain structure and activity, meaning teaching is informed by cutting-edge discoveries. Teaching staff are also world leaders in their research fields, many of whom bring genuine industry insight from continuing to see clients face to face.
Yes, Swinburne offers several double degree options combining Psychological Sciences with a second qualification, including: Psychological Sciences/Criminal Justice and Criminology, Laws/Psychological Sciences, Arts/Psychological Sciences, and Psychological Sciences/Applied Innovation. Double degrees allow students to gain diverse skills, expand career pathways, and graduate with two qualifications.
For domestic Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) students, the yearly fee is approximately $9,537 AUD and the total course fee is approximately $28,611 AUD for 2026. For international students, the indicative total course fee is approximately $42,220 AUD. Fees are estimates only and subject to change. Eligible domestic students may access HECS-HELP loans to cover their contribution amount.
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