Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications: Applicants for undergraduate programs typically require a minimum academic achievement of 65% or above in their previous academic qualifications.

English Language Proficiency:

• IELTS: Overall band score of 6.0 or 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.
• TOEFL: Overall score of 79 with a minimum of 21 in each section.
• PTE (Pearson Test of English): Overall score of 58 with a minimum of 50 in each section.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

It's important to note that entry requirements can vary by program and may change over time. Additionally, some programs may have additional requirements, such as interviews, portfolios, or work experience.

Deakin University provides an array of scholarships designed to recognize and reward academic excellence, leadership potential, and specific fields of study. 

Deakin International Scholarship: This scholarship is available to high-achieving international students applying for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs. It provides a partial tuition fee waiver, making Deakin's quality education more affordable.

Deakin Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to exceptional international students who have demonstrated academic excellence. It covers a significant portion of tuition fees, enhancing the value of a Deakin education.

Deakin STEM Scholarship: For students pursuing science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) programs, this scholarship recognizes and rewards their dedication to these fields. It provides financial support to help students achieve their STEM-related academic goals.

Regional Scholarships: Deakin University is supporting students from specific regions, including South Asia, Southeast Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. These regional scholarships provide financial assistance to students from these areas to enhance their educational experience at Deakin.

Faculty-specific Scholarships: Deakin offers scholarships tailored to different faculties and areas of study, such as business, health, and arts and education. These scholarships are designed to reward academic excellence and dedication to specific fields.

Sports Scholarships: Deakin recognizes the value of sports and provides scholarships to talented athletes who wish to balance their education with competitive sports.

Graduates of Deakin University’s Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) program possess specialized knowledge and practical skills in psychology, preparing them for diverse career opportunities in clinical psychology, counseling, research, organizational psychology, and more. 

Clinical Psychologist: Graduates can pursue careers as clinical psychologists, providing assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions to individuals experiencing psychological distress or mental health disorders. They work in private practice, hospitals, mental health clinics, or community health centers.

Counselor/Psychotherapist: Those interested in supporting individuals facing personal challenges can work as counselors or psychotherapists. They provide counseling services, facilitate therapy sessions, and help clients develop coping strategies to address emotional, behavioral, or relationship issues.

Research Psychologist: Graduates can work as research psychologists, conducting studies to investigate psychological phenomena, develop theories, and contribute to evidence-based practices in psychology. They may work in academic institutions, research organizations, government agencies, or private sector research firms.

Organizational Psychologist: Those interested in applying psychological principles in workplace settings can pursue careers as organizational psychologists. They assess organizational behavior, improve workplace dynamics, design training programs, and provide leadership coaching to enhance employee well-being and organizational effectiveness.

Health Psychologist: Graduates can specialize as health psychologists, focusing on the psychological factors influencing physical health and well-being. They collaborate with healthcare teams to promote health behavior change, manage chronic illnesses, and improve patient adherence to medical treatments.

Educational Psychologist: Those interested in education and child development can work as educational psychologists. They assess learning disabilities, design educational interventions, and support students’ social-emotional development in schools, special education programs, or educational consultancy firms.

Forensic Psychologist: Graduates can pursue careers as forensic psychologists, applying psychological principles in legal and criminal justice settings. They assess criminal behavior, provide expert testimony in court, conduct risk assessments, and work with offenders, victims, and law enforcement agencies.

Human Resources Specialist: Those with an interest in human behavior and organizational dynamics can work in human resources departments. They may specialize in employee recruitment, performance evaluation, organizational development, or workplace conflict resolution, applying psychological insights to enhance workplace environments.

Community Services Manager: Graduates can work as community services managers, overseeing programs that address social issues, mental health services, and community well-being. They collaborate with community organizations, government agencies, and non-profit sectors to advocate for and implement social change initiatives.